About Kurt
Kurt E. Nachtman is a attorney and partner at Silverman Thompson, a law firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. He joined the Maryland State Bar in 2006. The firm, located at 400 E. Pratt Street, 9th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, and business litigation. Mr. Nachtman earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2006, graduating cum laude.
During law school, he was an active member of the National Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Team and served as President of the Criminal Law Association. Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University in 2001. Before joining Silverman Thompson in 2024, Mr. Nachtman founded and managed Eldridge, Nachtman & Crandell, LLC for 12 years. He also served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Baltimore City State’s Attorney's Office for five years. His extensive trial experience includes approximately 30 jury trials in various state courts and numerous favorable settlements. Notably, in 2024, he successfully negotiated a complex auto manslaughter case to the lowest count and obtained a $330,000 jury verdict in Prince George’s County for a dog attack injury.
Mr. Nachtman is recognized as a Maryland Super Lawyer from 2019 to 2024 and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 to 2016. He holds a perfect rating on Avvo, reflecting his commitment to providing top-tier representation and client service. He has also appeared as a legal analyst on major media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, and local Baltimore stations. Additionally, he co-hosts the "Lawyers on the Rocks" podcast. In the community, Mr. Nachtman serves as Vice-President of the Lutherville Community Association and has been involved in coaching youth sports and leading Cub Scout packs.
He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Waterview Homeowners Association and was President of the association in 2008. His commitment to community service shows his dedication to both his clients and the broader Maryland community. Mr. Nachtman is admitted to practice in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Baltimore County Bar Association, and the Maryland Association for Justice. His diverse legal experience and dedication to his clients make him a respected figure in the Maryland legal community.