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Atty. Jonathan P. Kagan

Atty. Jonathan P. Kagan

Jonathan Kagan is the founder of Kagan Law Group, and has been a trial attorney for 23 years, representing individuals and businesses in state and federal courts throughout Maryland. He focuses on cases involving contracts and torts arising out of business and real estate transactions.

Annapolis Annapolis 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Jonathan P. Kagan at a glance

Jonathan P. Kagan is a Member based in Annapolis, Maryland, practicing at Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1993). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1993) and Boston University (B.A. Political, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Kagan is the founder of Kagan Law Group, and has been a trial attorney for 23 years, representing individuals and businesses in state and federal courts throughout Maryland
  • He focuses on cases involving contracts and torts arising out of business and real estate transactions
  • Mr. Kagan’s practice also involves counseling companies and individuals in employment and business matters and representing his clients before administrative agencies, the courts, and in arbitration
  • These matters include wrongful termination, retaliation and whistleblower claims, anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour statutes, and other laws governing the employment relationship
  • Mr. Kagan also has extensive experience in the review and negotiation of employment and severance agreements for executives and employees, as well as restrictive covenants dealing with non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets
  • Mr. Kagan has been voted by his peers as a “Leading Lawyer” in What’s Up Annapolis Magazine in the areas of litigation, employment law, business law, real estate and personal injury
  • He has also been recognized in Super Lawyers for Maryland as an outstanding business and employment litigator
  • Mr. Kagan graduated cum laude from Boston University and with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law where he was assistant editor of the Maryland Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Board
  • After graduating from law school, Mr. Kagan clerked for the Honorable Robert H. Heller, Jr. on the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
  • He is licensed to practice in Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • Mr. Kagan currently serves as the Past Chairman of the Litigation Section of the Maryland State Bar Association
  • He is a former president of the Anne Arundel County Bar Association and a former member of the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association
  • Mr. Kagan is a fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation and the American Bar Foundation
  • In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Kagan has been an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Law where he taught legal writing and appellate advocacy
  • He is also a certified mediator and has also served as a settlement conference officer for the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County
  • Mr. Kagan and his family are residents of Annapolis and he is active in the community serving as a member of the Ethics Commission for Anne Arundel County, the Anne Arundel County Advisory Board to BB&T Bank, and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
  • Mr. Kagan also serves as co-chair of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, Bands in the Sand, held every June in Annapolis
  • He is the former Vice Chairman of the Ethics Commission for the City of Annapolis (2009-2013)

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan P. Kagan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan P. Kagan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Jonathan P. Kagan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Wrongful Death

Jonathan P. Kagan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Maryland →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jonathan P. Kagan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jonathan P. Kagan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jonathan P. Kagan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

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 Annapolis 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 Jonathan P. Kagan

Where is Jonathan P. Kagan's law office located?
Jonathan P. Kagan's law practice is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm is Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan P. Kagan handle?
Jonathan P. Kagan focuses on trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Jonathan P. Kagan practiced law?
Jonathan P. Kagan has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jonathan P. Kagan go to law school?
Jonathan P. Kagan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Political, 1990).
How can I contact Jonathan P. Kagan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan P. Kagan received?
Jonathan P. Kagan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1993
B.A. Political
Boston University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1993

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