Stuart Berman

Appellate Practice

5.0 (1 reviews)

Bethesda, Maryland

42+ years experience

Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

301-986-1300

https://www.lerchearly.com/attorneys/stuart-a-berman/

7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814-3663

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Bio

Stuart Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.Stuart, who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Stuart Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.Stuart, who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Stuart Berman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Stuart, who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Appellate Practice
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Practice Area: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022

Education

Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1983

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Reviews

Emma Ramirez

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers exceptional results

After our family-owned business faced a complex commercial dispute with a former partner, we knew we needed an attorney with deep experience and strategic acumen. Selecting Stuart Berman was the best decision we could have made. With over four decades of practice, his knowledge is both vast and immediately practical. He didn't just litigate; he provided a masterclass in navigating the intricacies of Maryland commercial law, explaining every strategic nuance without resorting to confusing jargon. His background, including his recognition by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, was evident in his confident, measured approach. Stuart meticulously prepared our case, anticipating counterarguments and crafting a compelling narrative that ultimately led to a highly favorable settlement without the need for a protracted trial. Beyond his undeniable expertise, what stood out was his genuine commitment. He treated our significant concern with the personal attention it deserved, making us feel like his only client. For anyone in the Bethesda area seeking a seasoned general practitioner with a sharp intellect and a steady hand—whether for business litigation, appellate matters, or criminal defense—I cannot recommend Stuart Berman and the team at Lerch, Early & Brewer highly enough.