In Jeff Schwaber’s more than thirty years at Stein Sperling, he has established a stellar reputation not only for his record in the courtroom, but also for creatively and successfully resolving complex business, employment and commercial litigation cases. An exceptionally talented trial lawyer who prides himself on applying innovative strategies to intricate corporate matters, Jeff delights in “solving unsolvable problems.”

Having grown up in a family of doctors who were passionate about helping people through myriad challenges, Jeff felt strongly about forging a similar path of care and assistance. He found his calling in the law, and works indefatigably on behalf of his clients. Jeff joined Stein Sperling after observing the camaraderie and connection that pervaded the firm, seeing in it a place that openly valued exactly what he did. He considers it the best professional decision of his life and to this day is inspired by the professional pride and commitment to each other that defines the Stein Sperling team.

With a focus on complex corporate disputes, Jeff represents local and national companies in a broad range of business, employment, technology, intellectual property and real estate matters. He has been called on by the courts to serve as Special Discovery Master in complex litigation; has been engaged as a private arbitrator in multi-party litigation; and was an integral part of the team that won the largest civil jury verdict in the history of the Montgomery County Circuit Court, vindicating the rights of an individual inventor against an enormous corporate defendant.

Jeff believes strongly that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to any situation and that each of his clients knows and believes that their case is being attended to, respected and proactively addressed. He is driven by a desire to deeply understand every aspect of each client’s case to help them clarify and hone their goals. He believes that by cultivating a relationship of open communication and trust with his clients, he can help alleviate some of the inevitable stress that comes with the territory of hiring a litigator.

Jeff serves as Stein Sperling’s Managing Partner.

Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1983)
Georgetown University (J.D., 1988)

  • Commencement Awards for Outstanding Commitment to Public Service and Outstanding Service to the Law Community

Jeff is a competitive triathlete who has completed more than 40 races.

Admissions & Certifications
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
New York
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships & Activities
Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

  • Litigation Section Co-Chair (2001-2012)

Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation

  • Board of Directors Member (2020-present)

Harvard Club of Washington, D.C.

  • Board Member (2009-2011)

Maryland Business and Technology Court

  • Governor’s Statewide Advisory Committee (2006-2008)

Montgomery County Civil Case Management Working Group (2009-2010)
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

  • Executive Committee Member

Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers (2020-2025)
Maryland Super Lawyer (2007-2019)

  • Top 50 Attorneys in Maryland (2010-2011)
  • Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland (2013, 2015-2019)

Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer (2007-2019)

  • Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, D.C. (2010-2011, 2015-2018)

Super Lawyers Business Edition

  • Top Attorneys in Business Litigation (2014-2016)

Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition

  • Featured Attorneys in Business Litigation (2008-2009, 2013)
  • Top Attorneys in Business Litigation (2010)

Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, Bar Leader
Bethesda Magazine

  • Top Attorney (2019, 2021, 2023)

American Trial Lawyers Association

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland

The Daily Record

  • Employment Law Power Player (2024)
  • Influential Marylander (2022)
  • Leadership in Law Award (2013)

SmartCEO Magazine

  • Greater Washington Legal Elite
  • Power Players Finalist (2013)

Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent peer review rating

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