Jeffrey E. Nusinov
Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
Nusinov Smith LLPPractice Areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 2000
Education: The University of Maryland School of Law
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Jeffrey E. Nusinov is the managing attorney at Nusinov Smith LLP in Baltimore, Maryland. He serves clients throughout the state, focusing predominantly on estate, trust and fiduciary litigation, as well as complex civil litigation within the realm of business law. Beyond his prowess in litigation, he possesses substantial proficiency in estate, trust and guardianship administration. He also oversees a portfolio comprising more than 200 active guardianship and federal fiduciary accounts, assuming roles such as trustee, personal representative and guardian with regularity.
While managing the firm's operations, Mr. Nusinov maintains a prominent role as a distinguished figure in fiduciary litigation. He consistently demonstrates his commitment to vigorously advocating for clients in Maryland's prosecution and defense of estate and trust matters. Utilizing innovative strategic thinking and exercising impeccable judgment, he has achieved remarkable success, establishing himself as one of the most sought-after attorneys, particularly in high-stakes litigation. Described by clients as tenacious, diligent and exceptionally creative, he stands out for his accomplishments in the legal realm.
Mr. Nusinov undertook legal studies at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, attaining his Juris Doctor degree in 2000. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to his profession, he achieved admission to the Maryland Bar in the very year of his graduation from law school. Having contributed as a guest lecturer at the University of Baltimore School of Law, he has shared knowledge in civil litigation and electronic discovery management. He has also extended his valuable insights as a guest judge in appellate advocacy arguments and for the negotiation team at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Furthermore, he has served as a distinguished judge in regional collegiate moot court competitions.
Recognized for his excellence in the legal field, Mr. Nusinov maintains a "Superb" rating on Avvo and was featured as the Lawyer "Watchman" in Baltimore Magazine (2010). He was also selected as an Up-and-Comer Honoree of Most Influential Marylanders by the Maryland Daily Record (2009). Moreover, he holds a peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Nusinov has served as a presenter and lecturer at numerous continuing legal education seminars, offering his knowledge in estate planning, guardianship, trusts and fiduciary litigation. Additionally, he has demonstrated his commitment to advancing legal knowledge by authoring and co-authoring several articles on subjects within his field.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Estate & Trust Litigation, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Estate Planning, Trusts, Will Contests
- 70% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 20% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 2000, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://www.nusinovsmith.com/jeffrey-e-nusinov/
- Represented Appellee in Daniel Bahr, et al. v. Salvatore Zannino, et al., Maryland Court of Special Appeals (No. 1946, Sept. Term 2016)(Opinion 2018)
- Represented Appellant in United States of America v. Frederic D. Leffler, 228 Fed. Appx. 248, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2007
- Represented Appellee in Juan Altmayer-Pizzorno v. L-Soft International, Inc., United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 302 Fed. Appx. 148, 2008
- Represented Appellee in William F. Spry, et al. v. Ralph Gooner, et al.
- Represented Appellant in Blake R. Van Leer, II v. Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 479 Fed. Appx. 475, 2012
- Represented Appellant in State of Maryland v. Isaac Neger, Maryland Court of Special Appeals (Unpublished opinion, No. 878, Sept. Term 2010); Maryland Court of Appeals, 424 Md. 291, 2012
- Represented Appellee in Margaret K. Vito v. E. Edward Klausmeyer, Jr., Maryland Court of Special Appeals (No. 44), 2013
- Represented Appellee in Michelle Bandy, et al. v. Alexandra Clancy, Maryland Court of Appeals, 449 Md. 577, 2016
- Super Lawyer in the area of Estate & Trust Litigation, 2014 - 2018, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Featured as the Lawyer “Watchman” in 2010 Selected by the Maryland Daily Record as an Up-and-Comer Honoree of Most Influential Marylanders, 2009, Baltimore Magazine
- Selected as a Rising Star, 2009 - 2013, Super Lawyers Magazine
- AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell, 2012, Martindale-Hubbell
- Mr. Nusinov has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Baltimore School of Law on the subjects of civil litigation and electronic discovery management, as a guest judge for appellate advocacy arguments and for the University of Maryland School of Law’s negotiation team, and as a judge of regional collegiate moot court competitions.
- Preparing for Challenging Litigation Issues in Probate Proceedings, National Business Institute publication, 2006
- Speaker before the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System Social Work Staff Meeting regarding guardianships in Maryland, 2006
- Authored and presented Litigating the Case in Probate Court, National Business Institute, 2007
- Estate Planning Best Practices to Avoid Conflict, Notes by a Fiduciary Litigator: Estate Planning Best Practices to Avoid Conflict, The Barrister, Bar Association of Baltimore City’s Estate and Trust Publication, 2015
- Discovery Skills for Legal Staff in Maryland, Lorman Education Services, 2007
- Panel Discussion on the Inner Workings of Guardianships, Speaker, Baltimore County Bar Association, Estates & Trusts Committee, 2009
- The Unauthorized Practice of Law- Are the Rules to Protect the Public or the Profession?, Speaker, The Unauthorized Practice of Law, Wranglers Law Club, 2015
Office location for Jeffrey E. Nusinov
2800 Quarry Lake Dr
Suite 160
Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: 410-554-3601
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013