Joseph, Greenwald & Laake is proud to announce that Brian Markovitz and Paul Riekhof have been named 2025 Fellows of the Maryland Bar Foundation—an honor reserved for distinguished members of the legal profession who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the practice of law and to the principles of justice and public service.
Brian is a nationally recognized litigator and principal at the firm, known for his work representing whistleblowers in cases involving violations of the federal False Claims Act. His clients come from a broad range of industries, including construction, health care, and pharmaceuticals.
Paul serves as the firm’s managing director and is a principal in JGL’s Estates and Trusts Group. With over 25 years of experience, Paul advises individuals, families, and businesses on matters such as estate planning, probate, trust administration, estate tax planning, business planning, guardianships, and estate litigation matters. He is widely respected for his thoughtful counsel and long-standing commitment to client service.
Brian and Paul join fellow JGL attorneys Barbara Jorgenson and Lindsay Parvis—both previously named Fellows—in this distinguished circle. Their selection deepens the firm’s longstanding tradition of leadership in the legal community and its commitment to advancing justice in Maryland.
The Maryland Bar Foundation exists to impact local communities through access to justice and public understanding of the law. The Foundation works to foster integrity of the profession, improve the administration of justice, promote the study of law and provide grants to non-profit organizations positively impacting the community.
