Awards & Recognitions

Eccleston and Wolf Recognized in Best Law Firms

December 16, 2025

Eccleston and Wolf, P.C. is proud to announce our inclusion in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings, a testament to our firm’s dedication to legal excellence, client-centered advocacy, and professional integrity. Being ranked among the Best Law Firms reflects the deep respect our peers and clients have for the quality and impact of the legal…

Eccleston & Wolf Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® as a Regional Tier 1 Law Firm for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants

November 7, 2025

Eccleston & Wolf is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning top regional distinctions for excellence in legal service and client representation. The Firm has been honored with its ranking as a Regional Tier 1 – Baltimore: Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants.  These rankings, published annually by Best…

Eccleston and Wolf Managing Principal Stephen Cornelius Joins the IADC

September 5, 2025

Eccleston and Wolf is pleased to announce that Stephen Cornelius, Managing Principal of the Firm, has become a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Mr. Cornelius concentrates his litigation practice on the defense of attorneys, health care professionals, directors and officers, homeowner’s associations, community organizations, management companies, employment matters, professional malpractice, products…

Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026

August 21, 2025

Eccleston and Wolf is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. This recognition highlights our firm’s continued dedication to excellence in legal representation and our attorneys’ exceptional work across a…

Eccleston and Wolf’s Stephen Cornelius Named One of America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators®

June 24, 2025

Eccleston and Wolf is proud to announce that Managing Principal Steve Cornelius has been named to America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® for 2025. This honor is extended by invitation only and is reserved for the most accomplished attorneys handling high-stakes medical malpractice cases across the nation. Candidates are selected based on advanced data analysis…

Eccleston & Wolf’s Managing Principal, Stephen Cornelius, Named to 2025 The Daily Record Employment Law Power List

June 9, 2025

Eccleston & Wolf is proud to announce that Stephen Cornelius, Managing Principal of the firm, has been honored in the 2025 Employment Law Power List by The Daily Record. This esteemed annual feature showcases the most influential and respected attorneys in Maryland’s employment law sector. As part of The Daily Record’s expansive Power Lists throughout 2025,…

Dean LaPonzina & Shaun Vines Pass Maryland Bar Exam

November 8, 2024

Eccleston & Wolf proudly congratulates Dean LaPonzina and Shaun Vines on successfully passing the Maryland Bar Exam, and looks forward to Dean and Shaun starting their legal careers with Eccleston & Wolf as litigators. Their dedication and accomplishments reflect the high standards and professionalism we value at our firm.  Congratulations again, Dean and Shaun, on…

Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America®

August 20, 2024

Best Lawyers in America® Honors Two Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Eccleston and Wolf is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, one of the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession, has named two Eccleston and Wolf attorneys in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® compiles its lists…

Eccleston & Wolf Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola Selected as 2024 Super Lawyers®

May 3, 2024

Eccleston & Wolf Maryland attorneys Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola were selected as 2024 Super Lawyers® in the practice area of Professional Liability Defense. Being named a Super Lawyer is a prestigious honor that underscores an attorney’s professional accomplishments and standing within the legal community. It serves as a reliable indicator of legal excellence and…

Eccleston & Wolf Named Law Firm of the Year

November 13, 2023

Eccleston & Wolf was named Law Firm of the Year at the D.C. Defense Lawyers’ Association DCDLA’s Annual Banquet took place at the Chevy Chase Club on June 23, 2023. The DCDLA consists of more than 100 member attorneys who devote substantial time to the defense of civil cases in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.…