GREENBELT- David Bulitt and Walter Laake, two shareholders of the suburban Maryland firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA, are recognized this month by Washingtonian Magazine to be among the metropolitan area's "Top Lawyers".

"What a great way to start the year," mentioned Mr. Laake. "It is enormously gratifying to be on the list again," said Mr. Bulitt who has been selected repeatedly during the last decade. Each year Washingtonian Magazine identifies the top lawyers in the metropolitan area after extensive interviews with local attorneys and judges.

Bulitt is part of an eight-member Family Law Group, which also includes senior partners, Barbara Jorgenson and Stephen A. Friedman. Many of Bulitt's cases involve tracing assets and the valuation of professional practices and businesses. In addition, he is trained in collaborative law and is frequently called upon by local judges to represent children in custody disputes. He also serves as a mediator in property and financial disputes.

Walter Laake's illustrious career includes a term as President of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (2004-2005) and President of the Prince Georges Bar Association (1996-1997). He serves on the Maryland Judicial Nominating Commission, and has been selected to Outstanding Lawyers in America, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, among other honors. He continues to focus his practice in automobile accidents, personal injury, traumatic brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Negligence.

JGL continues to expand in order to better serve its clients. The firm recently opened a new office in the Rockville Town Center in Montgomery County, Maryland and continues to serve clients in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland.