Our attorneys practice primarily in the areas of commercial matters (including lawsuits and disputes), employment law, intellectual property, bankruptcy, administrative litigation, real estate, and insurance law matters. We represent many clients in matters throughout the United States in conjunction with local counsel, where appropriate. Also, we advise and serve as local counsel for non-Maryland counsel in matters involving Maryland law or which are pending before Maryland courts and administrative agencies.
Having spent many years working at large national law firms, Gohn Hankey & Berlage’s named partners wanted to create a law firm tailored to the individuals and entities they represented. With this focus, they created our firm in 1997 and have been making happy, successful, and prosperous clients every since thanks to their sage advice and devotion to those they represent.
Named partners left national firms to create a law firm tailored to the individuals and entities they represented.
At Gohn Hankey & Berlage LLP, our clients’ satisfaction is our top priority. Hear directly from those we’ve had the privilege of serving and the real-world impact we’ve made in their lives and businesses.
Photographer
Jan Berlage is by far the most intelligent attorney I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He is extraordinary in professionalism, courtesy, integrity, straight forward, and always has the voice of reason. At one point, I believed I knew the best solution in my case and was very promptly advised I needed to evaluate my situation more thoroughly. So, after much due diligence, I understood hiring Jan was the best decision of all. All I can say is, I am so thankful for the advice that day, because he was right. Jan is full of wisdom, and you can never go wrong by choosing him to represent you, in any given situation.
Another reviewer said it best. Jan's experience is impressive but what you will find is the care and dedication to your matter. He has taken on an impossible situation and had tremendous patience with a difficult commercial bankruptcy. His ability to deal effectively with creditors is an absolute home run. I could not recommend Jan more highly. In a jungle of attorneys who work - Jan is a tribute and definite asset to the legal profession. Thank you Jan!
As an entrepreneur, I have asked Jan Berlage for help with a wide variety of legal issues. The professionalism and speed at which he has approached and resolved every issue I have presented him, is one reason why I will never call anyone else. He truly makes the legal world in which we all operate in a much less daunting one.
Entrepreneur
I can’t recommend Jan Berlage highly enough. His skill as an attorney and integrity as a human being were on full display in my case. His knowledge of copyright law helped protect my intellectual property. His defense in a related civil matter resulted in a convincing win at trial.
Excellent Attorney. Mr. Berlage has provided me excellent advice and advocacy through a very difficult process. The work done by him on my behalf I consider to be priceless! My case was handled in a personal basis, and thoughtful. I would not hesitate to recommend his services without hesitation to anyone!
Our seasoned team of veteran attorneys brings decades of legal expertise to your case.
Excellent. Successful outcome! I was very lucky to have hired Jan Berlage in my copyright infringement case. Working closely with his colleague, James Green of Seitz Van Ogtrop & Green (Wilmington, DE) they were able to obtain a $1.6 million jury verdict for me. He is amazingly laser-focused, steadfast, and personable. I highly recommend him, without any reservations whatsoever.