McCarthy Wilson LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Paul J. Havenstein has been elected President of the Bar Association for Montgomery County, Maryland, beginning his term in April 2026. The Bar Association for Montgomery County is a nonprofit professional organization representing more than 1,300 attorneys and serving the legal community throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. As President, Havenstein presides over …
McCarthy Wilson Welcomes Two New Associate Attorneys — Matthew Bartlett and Liz Cisneros
Matthew and Liz have been newly admitted to the Maryland Bar and were officially sworn in on November 20, 2025. They are joining Rick Evans’ Commercial Litigation and Transactional Teams, where they will support clients across a wide range of complex business matters. Both bring strong academic backgrounds, practical experience, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Matthew and Liz …
Maryland’s highest court clarifies proper measure of contract damages, reversing and vacating prior rulings of trial and appellate courts.
In a major legal triumph, McCarthy Wilson attorneys have secured a pivotal victory before the Supreme Court of Maryland in a high-stakes business dispute involving a rapidly growing corporate franchise. Although the underlying dispute had been ongoing for many years, McCarthy Wilson first entered its appearance on behalf of its corporate client in order to obtain the Supreme Court of …
McCarthy Wilson’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Party!
Another fantastic celebration in the books! Our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party was a huge success, filled with incredible music, delicious food, and great drinks. A special thank you to Finnegan’s Wake for keeping the energy high and to everyone who joined us to make the night unforgettable. We look forward to strengthening our connections within the community and can’t …




