About Jan Ingham
Jan I — Berlage is a partner at Gohn Hankey & Berlage LLP, located in Baltimore, Maryland. His practice centers on general business litigation, encompassing commercial disputes, bankruptcy, and intellectual property matters. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Berlage has participated in numerous trials, arbitrations, and mediations. His extensive background includes appearances before the Maryland Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, showcasing his capability in handling complex legal issues. Mr.
Berlage earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995. During his time there, he served as Executive Director of the Journal of Law and Politics, reflecting his commitment to legal scholarship. Prior to this achievement, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Wesleyan University in 1992. In the same year, he also studied at St. Catherine's College, Oxford University, further broadening his academic horizons. Before entering private practice, Mr. Berlage clerked for the Honorable E — Stephen Derby of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. This role provided him with invaluable insights into bankruptcy law and judicial processes. He has also contributed to legal education by teaching pretrial litigation at the University of Maryland School of Law. His involvement in the legal community extends to serving on the Board of Governors for the Maryland State Bar Association, where he has played a vital role in shaping legal practices in the state. In addition to his teaching and governance roles, Mr. Berlage co-authored "Maryland Equine Law: A Legal Guide to Horse Ownership and Activities," a comprehensive resource for equine law in Maryland. His expertise has earned him recognition as a leading attorney; he has been named a Super Lawyer from 2015 to 2026 and is a fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Maryland State Bar Foundation.
His leadership is further exemplified through his chairmanship of various committees at both the national and state levels. Mr. Berlage has a proven track record of securing significant jury verdicts and settlements. Notably, he achieved a $1.6 million compensatory damages award for a copyright client and negotiated a nearly $1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. His success extends to defending against multi-million dollar claims in both state and federal courts. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Bankruptcy Attorneys in Maryland by the National Academy for Bankruptcy Attorneys in 2014, he has also been listed in "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who in American Law," and "Who's Who in the World" in 2013. His contributions to the state were acknowledged when he received the Maryland State Service Award from the State of Maryland in 2012.
