Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC

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  • Established in 2015
  • Firm Size 7
  • The firm represents individual and corporate clients in complex civil litigation and business transactions. All of the attorneys work diligently to achieve the best result for our clients in the most cost effective manner.

  • Peer Reviews

    4.9/5.0 (95)
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About this firm

Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC was formed on March 1, 2019, when Stephen Stern joined partners Jonathan Kagan, Michael Marinello, and Ryan Beard at Kagan Law Group in Annapolis.

Kagan Stern’s business law practice includes business formation, stockholder and operating agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, security agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and loan and financing transactions. The firm also drafts and reviews licensing agreements and customer and vendor contracts.

The firm’s employment law practice involves advising businesses and individuals on nearly all aspects of the employment relationship. The firm’s attorneys draft and review employment agreements, non-solicitation and non-competition agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, severance agreements, employee handbooks, and employment policies. They also advise on matters such as wage and hour compliance, discrimination and leave laws, and privacy issues. The firm’s lawyers also are trained and experienced in conducting confidential internal investigations for businesses regarding potential violations of employment laws and other sensitive business matters.

The scope of real estate matters includes drafting and negotiation of commercial and residential sale contracts, commercial leases, and property settlements.

When litigation arises or becomes necessary, the firm’s experienced trial attorneys handle a wide variety of civil cases in trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration and before governmental agencies or boards. Kagan Stern’s trial attorneys are experienced in handling cases involving business, employment, trusts and estates, and real estate matters.

The combination of trial, business, and employment experience have made the attorneys at Kagan Stern an ideal choice for companies to serve as outside general counsel and work with management on a regular basis to address their particular legal needs. The firm consists of dedicated, hardworking, creative legal minds that can be trusted to solve complex legal problems. Each attorney is dedicated to providing top quality legal services to our clients and successfully achieving their legal goals in a cost-efficient manner.
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Litigation
  • Employment Consulting
  • Employee Handbooks, Agreements and Policies
  • General Corporate Law
  • Fiduciary and Trust Litigation
  • Real Estate and Construction Litigation
  • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Military Law
  • Real Estate Transactions

People (7)

Jonathan P. Kagan: Attorney with Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
Jonathan P. Kagan
Member
4.9
47 Reviews
Annapolis, MD

Business and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Employment Consulting, Employee Handbooks, Agreements and Policies, General Corporate, Fiduciary and Trust Litigation, Real Estate and Construction Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death View More

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Stephen Stern: Attorney with Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
Stephen Stern
Member
5.0
1 Review
Annapolis, MD

Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Employment/Labor

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Ryan M. Beard: Attorney with Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
Ryan M. Beard
Member
5.0
26 Reviews
Annapolis, MD

Generate Corporate, Employment Consulting, Employee Handbooks, Agreements and Policies, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Loans View More

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Michael J. Marinello: Attorney with Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
Michael J. Marinello
Member
4.8
21 Reviews
Annapolis, MD

Business and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Employment Consulting, Employee Handbooks, Agreements and Policies, General Corporate, Fiduciary and Trust Litigation, Real Estate and Construction Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Military Law View More

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Meagan O. Cooper: Attorney with Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
Meagan O. Cooper
Associate
No Reviews
Annapolis, MD

Business and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Employment Consulting, Employee Handbooks, Agreements and Policies, General Corporate, Fiduciary and Trust Litigation, Real Estate and Construction Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death View More

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Patrick W. Daley: Attorney with Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
Patrick W. Daley
Associate
No Reviews
Annapolis, MD

Business and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Employment Consulting, Employee Handbooks, Agreements and Policies, General Corporate, Fiduciary and Trust Litigation, Real Estate and Construction Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death View More

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Travis J. Martz: Attorney with Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC
Travis J. Martz
Of Counsel
No Reviews
Annapolis, MD

General Corporate, Real Estate Transactions, Automotive Law, Lobbying, Sports Agency Law View More

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (95 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Litigation

    Jon Kagan is the premier litigation and employment attorney in the State of Maryland. He has the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Partner on 10/23/17 in Litigation

    I have worked in coordination with, and been on the opposing side of Jonathan Kagan several times over the years. Either way, I am always pleased to be involved in matters in which he is involved. He is a man of high moral integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Litigation

    Jonathan is wonderful to work with. I consistently refer clients to him. The clients that are referred are grateful that I was able to make the connection to such a capable and well respected practitioner.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Labor and Employment

    Jonathan Kagan is an exceptionally skilled and experienced attorney who consistently provides clients with outstanding representation in a variety of civil matters. I frequently refer potential clients to Jonathan because I know that they will benef... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Managing Partner on 10/23/17 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Contracts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Business Law

    You simply cannot find a better lawyer than Jonathan Kagan. He has helped answer questions on important corporation and business matters for my clients and for my practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jonathan P. Kagan by a Attorney on 10/23/17 in Litigation

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