Civil Law Expert guidance for administrative law proceedings SMWK’s attorneys represent clients in matters or litigation before State boards and commissions, quasi-judicial bodies, or in State courts. For example, SMWK has represented clients before the Board of Physicians, local liquor boards, and other State administrative boards. We have brought [...]

Regulatory and Administrative Law Strategically assisting clients in bringing positive outcomes to their businesses While Maryland has only a 90-day legislative session, State government and its many administrative agencies operate year-round. SMWK assists clients to navigate the innerworkings of State government, from the regulatory process to routine interfaces between government [...]

Budget Advocacy and Procurement Helping clients navigate Maryland’s stratified and complex procurement system The Administration and both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly have roles to play in determining the outcome of the State budget. SMWK represents clients seeking resources in the State budget, from capital funding for a project [...]

swise@smwpa.com  410-244-7000 20 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 J. Steven Wise, Esq. Partner Steve Wise joined the Firm in 2002 and became a partner in 2008. Early in his career with the Firm he was recognized by the The Gazette as one of the “Rising Stars” of the State [...]

dkauffman@smwpa.com 410-244-7000 20 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Danna Lubrani Kauffman, Esq. Managing Partner Danna Lubrani Kauffman, Esq. joined the firm in 2013 and became a partner in 2017. Throughout her career Danna has worked in various levels of State government and in the private sector. She has [...]

Lobbying Our legal training makes us particularly adept at legislative advocacy. Legislative advocacy is the core of SMWK’s practice. Each of our attorneys and professionals has a deep understanding of Maryland’s legislative process. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to develop legislative strategies that deliver results. Over decades of [...]

ckrone@smwpa.com 410-244-7000 20 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Christine Krone Christine KroneGovernment Relations SpecialistChristine joined Schwartz, Metz, Wise & Kauffman, P.A. in the summer of 2014 as the Manager of Government Affairs. Prior to joining the Firm she worked at the State Department in Washington, D.C. where she maintained [...]

ebenson@smwpa.com 410-244-7000 20 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Emily Benson Emily Benson Legislative Manager Emily joined Schwartz, Metz, Wise & Kauffman, P.A. in the fall of 2016 as the Legislative Assistant. After being with the Firm for five years, she is now the Legislative Manager overseeing all legislative testimony, [...]

dvetter@smwpa.com 410-244-7000 20 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Drew Vetter Andrew “Drew” Vetter, Esq. Partner Andrew “Drew” Vetter is a Maryland attorney and lobbyist. He joined the firm in September 2022. Drew represents clients before the Maryland General Assembly, State agencies, and local governments. Prior to [...]