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Kramon & Graham’s David J. Shuster Named to The Daily Record’s 2026 Managing Partners Awards List

Kramon & Graham Managing Principal David J. Shuster has been honored in The Daily Record's inaugural Managing Partners Awards list. This achievement recognizes managing partners who “demonstrate vision, integrity, and measurable impact on their organizations and communities.” Honorees were selected by The Daily Record's editorial team. The complete list of honorees can be viewed here.
In highly sensitive matters where reputation management is crucial, Dave Shuster has extensive experience representing professionals and prominent community members. He is known as a trusted advisor to clients facing uniquely complex legal challenges.
Dave has substantial experience representing commercial plaintiffs in large asset-recovery matters, including cases involving the concealment of assets through alter-ego entities. He also represents clients in matters involving fatalities and catastrophic injuries, including product liability and medical malpractice claims, as well as claims arising from automobile and cycling accidents.
He is distinguished for his integrity, courtroom accomplishments, and community involvement in publications including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, and The Best Lawyers in America. He has also been honored by The Daily Record with its Maryland Leadership in Law Award and the Influential Marylanders Award.
“Dave has been a terrific Managing Principal, in every respect. His clear-eyed, skillful management ensured the Firm's continued collegiality and commitment to excellence,” said Philip M. Andrews, Principal and former Managing Principal/Chairman of Kramon & Graham. “There have been many positive milestones during Dave's tenure. To name just three: the Firm doubled in size, moved to a new Baltimore office space, and opened a Rockville office. The Firm's future is truly bright and all of us here deeply appreciate Dave's extraordinary leadership and efforts.”
Dave is a founding member and co-chair of the Managing Partners Group of the Maryland State Bar Association. He is a member of the Character Committee of the Supreme Court of Maryland. Dave is a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation and a permanent member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of Baltimore City, the Baltimore County Bar Association, and the Maryland State Bar Association among other professional organizations. Dave holds leadership roles in various civic and community organizations, including the Equal Justice Council of Maryland Legal Aid.