Kurt E. Nachtman joins Silverman Thompson as a partner following 12 years as founder and managing partner at Eldridge, Nachtman and Crandell, LLC (formerly Eldridge and Nachtman) and five as an assistant state’s attorney for the Baltimore City State’s Attorneys Office.
At Silverman Thompson, Mr. Nachtman practices across the personal injury, criminal defense, and business litigation practice groups, where he manages complex cases spanning various disciplines.
Mr. Nachtman has extensive trial experience alongside his history of obtaining favorable settlements for clients. He is known by clients and peers for his strong courtroom presence, dedication to his clients, and attention to detail.
- University of Baltimore School of Law - J.D. - 2006
- Academic: Cum Laude
- Honors: National Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Team, Litigation Fellow
- Activities: Criminal Law Association, President 2005-06, Vice-President 2004-05
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Recruitment Chairperson 2004-05
- American Bar Association Member (Student Division)
- The Pennsylvania State University - B.S. - 2001
- Baltimore County Bar Association
- Criminal Law Committee & Personal Injury Committee
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Maryland Association of Justice
- ProVisors
- Baltimore Group 2, DC Lawyers Affinity Group
- Personal Injury & Civil Litigation
- Administrative Law
- White-Collar Investigations & Federal Criminal Defense
- Driving Under the Influence & Other Traffic Offenses
- Contract Disputes
- Business Litigation and Counseling
Mr. Nachtman has conducted approximately 30 jury trials in various state courts and negotiated countless settlements, with some of the most notable including:
- In 2024, successfully negotiated a complex auto manslaughter case to the lowest count utilizing expert to negotiate plea
- Obtained $330,000 jury verdict in Prince George’s County for an injury relating to a dog attack
- Obtained a jury verdict that was four times the last settlement offer from the insurance company despite the fact that the client identified the wrong leg as being injured in the middle of the trial
- Negotiated a $1,000,000 settlement in a death arising from a motor vehicle collision
- Successfully argued a Motion to Dismiss a criminal case based upon Maryland Equal Rights Act
- In his first case in private practice, Mr. Nachtman was able to investigate and solve an unsolved death for a daughter and negotiate a civil resolution with the perpetrator to help bring closure to that family
- Maryland Super Lawyers, 2019-2024
- Maryland Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2014-2016
- Avvo perfect rating
- Hearing Officer, Environmental Control Board for Baltimore City, 2015-2018
Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office:
- Assistant State’s Attorney, Economic Crimes Division, 2011
- Assistant State’s Attorney, General Felony Division, 2010-2011
- Assistant State’s Attorney, Misdemeanor Jury Trial Division, 2009-2010
- Assistant State’s Attorney, District Courts Division, 2007-January 2009
- Law Clerk, Homicide Division, 2005-2006
- Intern, Misdemeanor Division, 2004
Intern, Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 2005
- Vice-President, Lutherville Community Association 2022-Present
- Carroll Manor Rec Council Baseball & Soccer Coach, 2015-2018
- Cub Scout Pack 183 Den Leader, 2015-2019 (Assistant Cubmaster, 2017-2019)
- Board of Directors, Waterview Homeowners Association, 2007, 2009-2011
- Towson Chamber of Commerce, Member 2012-2014
- President, Waterview Homeowners Association, 2008
- Member, BPOE Towson Lodge #0469
- Professional legal analyst appearances on CNN, Fox News, all local stations WMAR, WBFF, WBAL, Baltimore Sun, 1090 AM, and 680 AM, 2013-Present
- Frequent lecturer on Business and legal ethics for National Business Institute, 2016-2020
- “Online Defamation and possible resolutions,” scheduled lecture, Maryland State Bar Convention, 2020
- Co-host, Lawyers on the Rocks Podcast, 2018-2024
Client Reviews
Great Lawyer and staff, very diligent and organized about gathering facts and information. Keeps you informed every step of the way. Very helpful with explaining the process in layman's terms and offering sound advice. Successful negotiations with settling the suit. Overall very...
Andy is an incredible person and lawyer. He studies the case and works hard preparing. He takes over the courtroom, but always very professional and courteous, but all eye and ear are on his every word when he speaks, and presence his well thought out case. I was scared, knowing...
Andy represented me and my firm many years ago in a very complex civil litigation matter. I knew he was smart (Duke Law School) and I knew he was successful (several $100 million recoveries), but I was astounded how hard he works. He spends the time to read every word on every...
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