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Prominent Patent Attorney Jeffrey Schell Joins Whiteford; Leads New Denver Office

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Schell has joined the firm and will lead its new office in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Schell is a highly regarded patent attorney and a prominent figure in the Colorado tech sector. For many years he has played a leading role in the dynamic Denver-Boulder venture ecosystem.

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Leading Litigator Bruce Bernstein Joins Whiteford in DC

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Bruce D. Bernstein has joined the firm as a Litigation Partner in Washington, D.C. With over 25 years of experience as a commercial litigator and trial lawyer, both in private practice and with the Department of Justice, Mr. Bernstein has a track record of successfully litigating and prevailing in complex commercial direct and class actions, at all levels, including before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as other federal and state courts.

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Whiteford Welcomes Bond Counsel Robert Poyer in New York

Whiteford is pleased to announce that bond finance attorney Robert D. Poyer has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice as a Partner in New York.

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International Arbitration Attorney Joins Whiteford in New York

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Mohamed F. Sweify has joined the firm in New York. Mr. Sweify is an international arbitration practitioner and New York litigator, with 15 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation, international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution involving complex domestic, cross-border and international disputes. A bilingual, dual-qualified attorney in both common and civil law jurisdictions, his international arbitration practice is global in scope, with particular emphasis on disputes connected to the Middle East and Africa.

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ARTICLE

Morse and DiStanislao Win Federal Court Ordered Placement for Disabled Child

Whiteford attorneys Sam Morse and Thomas DiStanislao, acting pro bono, sued the City of Newport News on behalf of a disabled child, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act after the City denied the child admission to its before-school and after-school program. The case is B.H. ex rel. Howe v. City of Newport News, No. 4:25-cv-97 (E.D. Va.). Whiteford sought preliminary injunctive relief directing the City to admit the child.

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Trial Attorney Stanley Carignan Joins Whiteford in Baltimore

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Stanley R. Carignan has joined the firm as Counsel in Baltimore. Mr. Carignan joins Whiteford’s Personal Injury practice, which draws on the firm’s deep trial experience to advocate for individuals in matters of serious injury requiring sophisticated litigation strategy, discretion, and powerful courtroom advocacy.

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Articles

Client Alert: Fundraising Platform Failures and Increasing Government Scrutiny Highlight Need for Diversification and Ongoing Vigilance by Nonprofits

Charitable fundraising is under increased regulatory oversight and heightened donor expectations as evidenced by four recent developments. Together with the possible end of one fundraising channel and start of an innovative new channel, these developments highlight the importance of fundraising diversification and ongoing due diligence.

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NEWS

Following Emotional Good Morning America Interviews, Kentucky Attorneys Comment on the 15 Lawsuits Filed to Help UPS Plane Crash Victims Recover

Following emotional interviews that aired on May 7, 2026 on ABC's Good Morning America, powerhouse Kentucky firms Whiteford and Peterson Law comment on the fifteen lawsuits filed to help more than 100 clients recover from the devastating November 4, 2025 UPS Flight 2976 crash.

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ABC NEWS COVERAGE: UPS Plane Crash Litigation

ABC News has aired emotional coverage of the devastating November 4, 2025, UPS Flight 2976 crash. 

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