Atty. Jerrold A. Thrope

Atty. Jerrold A. Thrope

Jerry is a senior Member of Gordon Feinblatt's Litigation practice group and has 35 years of experience practicing law. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Baltimore Baltimore 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Jerrold A. Thrope at a glance

Jerrold A. Thrope is a family law, business, real estate, ip, and estate litigation attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Gordon Feinblatt Llc. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association (1981) and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar (1986). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1980) and University of Michigan (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jerry is a senior Member of Gordon Feinblatt's Litigation practice group and has 35 years of experience practicing law
  • He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
  • His practice focuses on complex commercial, intellectual property, family law and appellate litigation
  • Jerry has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® since 2006, Benchmark Litigation (Appellate, Commercial and Intellectual Property), Chambers® and Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation)
  • Jerry's undergraduate degree is in computer science
  • Prior to joining Gordon Feinblatt LLC, Jerry clerked for a federal appellate judge
  • Jerry handles a broad range of trial and appellate matters in federal and state courts as well as alternative dispute resolution
  • He has litigated commercial matters involving contract disputes, statutory and common law business torts, antitrust, trademarks, trade secrets, patent disputes, securities law issues, partnership and corporate disputes and derivative actions, first-party insurance coverage, trust and estates, qui tam (false claims act), ERISA, employment, review of administrative proceedings, tax refund, construction, and UCC issues

Practice Areas Explained

Jerrold A. Thrope's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerrold A. Thrope handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jerrold A. Thrope

Where is Jerrold A. Thrope's law office located?
Jerrold A. Thrope's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Gordon Feinblatt Llc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerrold A. Thrope handle?
Jerrold A. Thrope focuses on family law, business, real estate, ip, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Jerrold A. Thrope practiced law?
Jerrold A. Thrope has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Jerrold A. Thrope go to law school?
Jerrold A. Thrope earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Jerrold A. Thrope for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jerrold A. Thrope received?
Jerrold A. Thrope's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1980
B.S.
University of Michigan
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alimony
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Conversion of Marital Assets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distribution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Divorce
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Equitable Division
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Marital Settlement Agreements
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Prenuptial Agreements
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Baltimore)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Baltimore)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Baltimore)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 1986

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