Paul Caiola

Paul Caiola represents entities and individuals in complex commercial litigation and real estate litigation matters in various federal and state courts. A trial lawyer of first chair experience in complex civil litigation, Paul has a strong record of service to the firm’s clients.

Paul served a judicial clerkship with United States District Court Judge Walter E. Black before joining the firm. Prior to entering law school, he served in the United States Peace Corps teaching mathematics and English to students in Malawi, Africa.

Awards and Recognition

• Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America (2020-Present)
• Litigation: General Commercial, Chambers USA (2017-Present)
• Business Litigation, Super Lawyers (2011-Present)
• Top Lawyer for Commercial Litigation, Baltimore Magazine (2026)
• Litigation Law Section Litigator of the Year, Maryland State Bar Association (2025)
• Leadership in Law, The Daily Record (2017)

Civic and Charitable Service

• University of Maryland School of Law, Board of Visitors (2015 – present)
• Public Justice Center, Inc., Board of Directors (1999 – present), President (2002 – 2004), Member, Leadership Council (2012 – present)
• Board of Directors, Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (2020-present)
• Equal Justice Council, Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors (2000 – 2004)
• United States Peace Corps, Malawi, Africa (1989 – 1991)