Baltimore Civil Litigation Lawyers
Proven Experience in Civil Litigation Matters in Maryland, Washington, D.C. & Beyond
Nathans & Ripke LLP is a highly respected advocate for individuals and businesses involved in a broad spectrum of civil disputes. With offices in Annapolis, Baltimore and Greenbelt, we represent clients across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region.
Contact us today by calling (410) 783-0272 to learn more about how we can help you!
Following are only a few of the matters our Baltimore civil litigation attorneys can provide assistance in:
- Academic proceedings — We have effectively represented students at an array of nationally acclaimed institutions, helping them avoid disciplinary sanctions often associated with parallel criminal charges.
- Attorney grievance proceedings — Our clients have ranged from a senior lawyer in the Department of Justice, to a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, to the managing partner of a national law firm. We have successfully defended such clients in grievance proceedings and related investigations.
- False Claims Act cases — Our law firm has resolved multiple cases involving allegations of fraud within the health care industry and other industries. From up-coding and unbundling to other types of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, we have the knowledge and experience to effectively represent our clients' interests.
- Federal asset forfeiture — We have advocated on behalf of numerous businesses and individuals in order to recover assets that the government has seized. Attorney Robert Biddle is a highly respected lecturer in this area who has trained countless other civil lawyers in Maryland on forfeiture proceedings.
- Wrongful imprisonment — In 2004, after winning Michael Austin's release after 26 years of wrongful imprisonment we helped Mr. Austin receive over $1,400,000 (the largest monetary award at the time) from the Maryland Department of Public Works for his false imprisonment. In 2021, we were able to obtain nearly another million dollars for Mr. Austin as a result of the Walter Lomax Compensation statute. We have also received multi-million compensation awards in the last few years from the Maryland Department of Public Works for our clients Andrew Stewart and Melvin Thomas. In late 2023, with the aid of another law firm, our clients known as the Harlem Park 3, settled a federal civil right lawsuit against Baltimore City and the Baltimore City Police Department for $48,000,000 - one of the largest awards nationally of its kind.
- Automobile Accidents — In 2022, our client received a private settlement of $1.5 million in the automobile death of our 70+ year-old client.
- Legal Malpractice — 2021 - Award of over $1.2 Million in recent legal malpractice case.
If you need help with you civil litigation, contact our civil lawyers in Maryland by calling (410) 783-0272 to learn more about how we can help!
Recent Unsolicited Client Testimonials
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“Words cannot express our thanks and appreciation for all of the help you provided”
- Parents of University student investigated for but not charged with sexual assaultDear Larry, Words cannot express our thanks and appreciation for all of the help you provided (name) and our family. Your care, comfort, and reassurance during a very difficult period meant the world to us.
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“You’ll always be my super hero. Thank you again for everything.”
Larry, Wishing you a Merry Christmas full of warmth, peace and the greatest of blessings. You’ll always be my super hero. Thank you again for everything.- Client not charged with embezzling funds from company employer -
“You have made a huge difference in the life of a young man and a I want you to know how grateful we all are to you.”
“Dear Larry: As both a father and a lawyer I am extremely grateful to you and appreciative of your successful efforts on behalf of (name). We are all extremely relieved that this matter is behind us and that it was so favorably resolved.”- Father of Former Client -
“I really appreciate the work and representation you gave me…”
“Larry, I just wanted to write you a note to say Thank You! I really appreciate the work and representation you gave me…”- Former Client -
“I recommend your firm to absolutely everyone.”
“Dear Mr. Nathans and Mr. Ripke, Thank you so much. I am very impressed with the outcome! I appreciate all of your time and hard work. I recommend your firm to absolutely everyone.”- Former Client -
“I am blessed to be at home this holiday approaching New Year. With no small thanks to you all!”
“Dear Larry, Our very best wishes to all of you at Nathans & Biddle. I am blessed to be at home this holiday approaching New Year. With no small thanks to you all! Thanks for everything. You’re a magician….”- Former Client -
“We are acutely aware that the outcome could have been very dire without your good work.”
“Dear Larry, I write for (names omitted) to say a heartfelt “thank you” for all your work on our behalf. We are acutely aware that the outcome could have been very dire without your good work.”- Wife of Former Attorney Client -
“I just want to thank you for being my friend.”
“Today I celebrate my 69th Birthday. Your support and efforts to effect my freedom has made this a great day for me. I just want to thank you for being my friend.”- Former Client
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Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for the last Eighteen Years
Our Baltimore attorneys have a legacy of positive results and are leaders in the legal community. To benefit from our service, call a lawyer at Nathans & Ripke LLP, and schedule a confidential consultation.
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Leadership Positions
Members of our firm have held many leadership positions, including former Chair of the American Bar Association White Collar Subcommittee on Federal Sentencing, & the American Bar Association Subcommittee on Forfeiture.
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Knowledge & Experience
Nearly 100 years of combined experience and insights into complex federal and white collar criminal defense.
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Honors & Accolades
Larry Allen Nathans was recognized by Best Lawyers® as Baltimore' Lawyer of the Year for While-Collar Criminal Defense (2025 and 2021) and Criminal Defense - General (2015) and as one of the Best Lawyers in America® in both While Collar and Criminal Defense - General (2008-2025).
Filing a Civil Appeal
The lawyers at Nathans & Ripke LLP are adept at both the trial and appellate levels. If you did not obtain a fair outcome in a civil dispute, we can advise you about the possibility of appealing the trial court's decision. Our attorneys maintain a keen grasp of federal and Maryland case law, rules and procedures, and they have extensive experience drafting persuasive briefs and presenting compelling oral arguments.
Call us at (410) 783-0272 to learn more about our Baltimore civil litigation and appellate services.