Leadership in the Community
The attorneys of Nathans & Ripke LLP set themselves apart by their results and leadership within the legal industry. Below are some of the leadership positions held by members of the firm:
- Former Chair, American Bar Association [ABA] White Collar Subcommittee on Federal Sentencing (Larry Nathans)
- Former Chair, American Bar Association [ABA] White Collar Subcommittee on Forfeiture (Robert Biddle)
- Former Vice-Chair, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers [NACDL] Sentencing and Post-Conviction Committee (Larry Nathans)
- Former President, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association [MCDAA] (Larry Nathans)
- Chairperson, Correctional Reform Section Counsel for the Maryland State Bar Association [MSBA] (Booth Ripke)
- Former Chief Assistant, Federal Defender for the District of Maryland (Larry Nathans)
- Recipient, Maryland Daily Record's Leadership in Law Award (Larry Nathans)
- Participant, University of Maryland Law School's Law and Leadership Work Group (Larry Nathans)
- Graduate, Maryland State Bar Association's Leadership Advocacy Program (Booth Ripke)
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Recent Unsolicited Client Testimonials
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“You have made a huge difference in the life of a young man and a I want you to know how grateful we all are to you.”
“Dear Larry: As both a father and a lawyer I am extremely grateful to you and appreciative of your successful efforts on behalf of (name). We are all extremely relieved that this matter is behind us and that it was so favorably resolved.”- Father of Former Client -
“I really appreciate the work and representation you gave me…”
“Larry, I just wanted to write you a note to say Thank You! I really appreciate the work and representation you gave me…”- Former Client -
“I recommend your firm to absolutely everyone.”
“Dear Mr. Nathans and Mr. Ripke, Thank you so much. I am very impressed with the outcome! I appreciate all of your time and hard work. I recommend your firm to absolutely everyone.”- Former Client -
“I am blessed to be at home this holiday approaching New Year. With no small thanks to you all!”
“Dear Larry, Our very best wishes to all of you at Nathans & Biddle. I am blessed to be at home this holiday approaching New Year. With no small thanks to you all! Thanks for everything. You’re a magician….”- Former Client -
“We are acutely aware that the outcome could have been very dire without your good work.”
“Dear Larry, I write for (names omitted) to say a heartfelt “thank you” for all your work on our behalf. We are acutely aware that the outcome could have been very dire without your good work.”- Wife of Former Attorney Client -
“I just want to thank you for being my friend.”
“Today I celebrate my 69th Birthday. Your support and efforts to effect my freedom has made this a great day for me. I just want to thank you for being my friend.”- Former Client -
“I cannot fully express how much your services, kindness and insight have meant to us throughout the process.”
“Larry, Thank you again. I cannot fully express how much your services, kindness and insight have meant to us throughout the process.”- Father of Former Client -
“Thank you again for everything you did for me during the investigation…”
“Dear Mr. Nathans: I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you again for everything you did for me during the investigation…”- Former Client
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Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for the last Eighteen Years
Our Baltimore attorneys have a legacy of positive results and are leaders in the legal community. To benefit from our service, call a lawyer at Nathans & Ripke LLP, and schedule a confidential consultation.
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Leadership Positions
Members of our firm have held many leadership positions, including former Chair of the American Bar Association White Collar Subcommittee on Federal Sentencing, & the American Bar Association Subcommittee on Forfeiture.
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Knowledge & Experience
Nearly 100 years of combined experience and insights into complex federal and white collar criminal defense.
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Honors & Accolades
Larry Allen Nathans was recognized by Best Lawyers® as Baltimore' Lawyer of the Year for While-Collar Criminal Defense (2025 and 2021) and Criminal Defense - General (2015) and as one of the Best Lawyers in America® in both While Collar and Criminal Defense - General (2008-2025).
