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Nusinov Smith LLP has built its reputation as the law firm that consistently produces results. While other firms find excuses, Nusinov Smith finds ways to win. Nusinov Smith’s results validate the hard work, commitment, integrity and strategic thinking that clients trust and rely upon to safeguard their most important assets. Nusinov Smith repeatedly exceeds expectations; these experiences and victories have earned Nusinov Smith the reputation as Maryland’s premier trust, estate and fiduciary litigation firm.

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Proven Results

Nusinov Smith LLP attorneys have established a track record of success in all aspects of fiduciary, trust and estate litigation, as well as in the areas of probate, planning and administration.

  • $5 Million

    Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement of legal malpractice claims arising out of estate and trust duties and failures to protect a client from undue influence and fraud

    $2.5 Million

    Successfully prosecuted claims on behalf of a national company and its owners against a former CEO for breach of fiduciary duties as an attorney, officer, director and trustee

    $1 Million

    Obtained settlement in excess of $1 million for child allegedly disinherited from mother’s estate

    $10 Million

    Successfully defended Trustees of a $50 million trust against claims for removal, breaches of fiduciary duties and damage alleged in excess of $10 million; all claims dismissed in their entirety

    $1 Million

    Successfully prosecuted claims arising out of an estate’s partnership interest; obtained a favorable settlement in excess of $1 million

    $1 Million

    Successfully prosecuted a will caveat in a multi-million dollar estate based on diminished capacity and undue influence, obtaining a settlement in excess of $1 million

    $1.5 Million

    Successfully obtained summary judgment dismissal after three days of trial defending against claims that an agent under the decedent’s power of attorney breached fiduciary duties

    $3.8 Million

    Successfully prosecuted claims for defamation against a publicly traded company, resulting in a $3.8 settlement

  • $5 Million

    Obtained a jury verdict in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in excess of $5 million for copyright infringement claims brought on behalf of a software programmer

    $5 Million

    Successfully prosecuted assigned insurance coverage claims obtained after forcing a defendant company into bankruptcy, recovering in excess of $5 million

    $4 Million

    Successfully prosecuted a misappropriation of computer software trade secrets involving a David versus Goliath scenario, recovering $4 million

    $7 Million

    Successfully negotiated a multi-million dollar settlement of a business dispute, pushing to litigate until defendants acceded to demand the day before trial

    $1 Million

    Obtained summary judgment dismissing will contest and reinstating friends and charities as rightfully beneficiaries

    $1.2 Million

    Obtained a settlement in excess of $1.2 million correcting wrongful and excessive distributions arising out of a misinterpretation of a multi-million dollar Trust instrument

    $1 Million

    Successfully prosecuted will caveat, resulting in a settlement favorably distributing over $1 million of probate assets to disinherited family members

    $2 Million

    Successfully protected a $2 million estate of a vulnerable adult from misappropriation through guardianship proceedings and a court-approved irrevocable trust

Case Study

Tom Clancy’s Widow Wins Legal Battle Over Taxes of $86 Million Estate

Tom Clancy's widow has scored a legal victory in a long-running dispute over who should foot the hefty taxes on the best-selling author's $86 million estate, which largely comes from a minority share of the Baltimore Orioles and includes a World War II tank.

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  • "I have a tremendous amount of respect for you Jeffrey Nusinov. You always present yourself in a superior manner in front of this Court. You have helped me learn -and I have been here almost 20 years- on issues that don’t usually arise, you break them down and explain them very efficiently.... Over the years, I have mentioned it to other attorneys, how prepared and how the presentations you always make are just excellent."

    Maryland Orphans’ Court Judge

“Jeff Nusinov’s ability to understand his client's position from legal, business and personal views is one of the unique assets that set him apart from other attorneys. Jeff has mastered and honed his ligation skills; like a modern-day legal gladiator, he is a true warrior using a combination of intelligence, unmatched strategic thinking, and endless determination and toughness. He is simply terrific.”

Client R.

“Thank you for your tireless (and timeless!) consideration and work on our behalf. We bid each other good night tonight with a mutual toast, ‘Jeff is amazing.’ And we’ll sleep very well.”

Clients J. & S.

“I cannot tell you how much I learn from you, Jeff. Seeing your thought process and how you can pull cases out of your head in a moment’s notice, inspires me to be a better attorney. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into all of this. You are amazing!”

Member of the Maryland Bar

“Jeff, we will be smiling for the next month. Great job! You crushed him like a bug. Thanks for everything you are doing for our family. We will never forget it.”

Client A.

“If you are going to bet the ranch, you have to go with Nusinov!”

Client P.

“Every win makes me feel better. That — and the fact that you are a rockstar, Jeff! I really appreciate all you do. You have been a huge help. You are the best!”

Client L.
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