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Four Shulman Rogers Attorneys Named to The Daily Record’s Inaugural MD500 List of Powerful Marylanders

From the Firm

POTOMAC, Md. — Shulman Rogers is proud to announce that four of its attorneys, Sam Spiritos, Scott Museles, Karl Protil, Jr., and Bianca Pinnock, have been named to The Daily Record’s inaugural MD500 list, a new recognition platform honoring the most influential leaders across business, law, government, nonprofits, and higher education in Maryland.

The MD500 is The Daily Record’s first list of its kind, built through staff research rather than nomination or vote, and it is not ranked. Being named among this inaugural group places these four attorneys alongside the state’s most respected names in law and business.

Sam Spiritos, Managing Shareholder of Shulman Rogers, chairs the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Transactions practice and has guided some of the region’s most significant acquisition and development projects for more than twenty-five years.

Scott Museles, Shareholder, counsels startup and emerging growth companies, as well as established private and public businesses, through mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises, bringing decades of transactional experience to founders and investors alike.

Karl Protil, Jr., Shareholder, is a trial lawyer with decades of experience representing clients in medical malpractice and personal injury matters through SR Injury Law, known for his steady presence in the courtroom and his commitment to clients navigating the hardest moments of their lives.

Bianca Pinnock, Shareholder, represents clients across every area of family law, from custody and divorce to complex financial matters, bringing a calm, practical approach to some of the most personal legal challenges a person can face.

“Sam, Scott, Karl, and Bianca have each built their careers on being present for clients, not just capable on paper,” said Laura Gastwirth, Chief Business Development Officer at Shulman Rogers. “That kind of genuine partnership is what earns trust over decades, and it’s exactly what this recognition reflects.”

Shulman Rogers is a full-service law firm founded in 1972, with offices in Potomac, Baltimore, Alexandria, Tysons, and Washington, D.C. The firm advises businesses, families, and individuals across the Mid-Atlantic, combining elite legal expertise with a partnership model built on accessibility and trust.

For more information, visit shulmanrogers.com.