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Workers in Anne Arundel County deal with a mix of employers you won’t find in many other places. Defense contractors near Fort Meade, federal agencies, the Naval Academy, BWI-area logistics companies, hospitals, and small businesses along the Route 2 and Route 50 corridors all operate under different rules. This list starts with Mundaca Law and covers four other firms that handle employment matters in the region, followed by practical answers to the questions people usually have before calling a lawyer.
Here are five firms worth looking at:
- Mundaca Law
- Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo LLC
- Quinn Patton (formerly Quinn Law Group)
- Bramnick Creed
- HKM Employment Attorneys
1. Mundaca Law
Mundaca Law is a DMV-area firm that represents clients in employment, business, and federal employee matters. The firm is led by Francisco E. Mundaca, Esq., Founding Partner.
For Anne Arundel County residents, the firm’s mix of practice areas is useful because many local jobs sit at the intersection of private and federal employment. A contractor at Fort Meade and a civilian employee at the same installation may face similar problems, such as a hostile supervisor or a sudden termination, but their legal paths look very different. Private sector workers typically go through the EEOC or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. Federal employees work through agency EEO offices and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the independent agency that hears appeals of certain federal personnel actions.
Mundaca Law can help with matters such as:
- Workplace discrimination and harassment
- Retaliation after reporting misconduct or requesting an accommodation
- Wrongful termination and severance negotiations
- Federal employee disciplinary actions, EEO complaints, and MSPB appeals
- Business disputes and employment agreements for small companies
Because the firm also advises businesses, it brings an understanding of how employers build their side of a case. That perspective can help an employee judge the strength of a claim early and decide whether negotiation or litigation makes more sense.
2. Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo LLC
This Maryland law office handles employment law matters. Anyone considering the firm should contact the office directly to confirm whether it takes cases like theirs.
3. Quinn Patton (formerly Quinn Law Group)
Quinn Patton is a Maryland law firm whose practice includes employment law. Readers can review the firm’s website for current information on the types of matters it handles.
4. Bramnick Creed
Bramnick Creed is a firm that works on employment law matters in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area. A consultation is the best way to learn whether the firm is a fit for a particular situation.
5. HKM Employment Attorneys
HKM Employment Attorneys is an employment law firm with multiple offices, including a presence in the D.C. region. Prospective clients should check with the firm about coverage for Anne Arundel County matters.
How long do you have to file an employment claim in Maryland?
Most discrimination claims in Maryland must be filed within 300 days of the discriminatory act. That window applies to charges with the EEOC, and Maryland extended its state filing deadline with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights to 300 days as well.
Federal employees have much less time. Under EEOC regulations at 29 C.F.R. § 1614.105, a federal worker generally must contact an agency EEO counselor within 45 days of the incident. An MSPB appeal of a removal or suspension of more than 14 days usually must be filed within 30 days of the action’s effective date. Missing these deadlines can end a claim before anyone looks at the merits, so it pays to act quickly.
Which Maryland laws protect Anne Arundel County workers?
The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act prohibits discrimination by employers with 15 or more employees, and its harassment protections reach employers of any size. The Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law allows employees to recover up to three times their unpaid wages in some cases. Maryland’s minimum wage has been $15.00 per hour since January 1, 2025, and the Healthy Working Families Act requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide paid sick and safe leave.
How much does an employment lawyer cost in Anne Arundel County?
Costs depend on the type of case. Many employee-side lawyers take discrimination and wrongful termination cases on contingency, meaning the fee is a percentage of any recovery, often somewhere around one-third. Severance reviews, contract questions, and federal administrative matters are more often billed hourly or at a flat rate. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before signing anything.
What should you bring to a first consultation?
A short written timeline is the most helpful thing you can bring. Add your offer letter or employment contract, performance reviews, relevant emails or texts, pay records, and any termination or disciplinary paperwork. Federal employees should also bring their SF-50 and any notice of proposed action.
Finding the Right Fit
Choosing an employment lawyer comes down to experience with your type of claim, clear communication about fees, and a realistic read on your options. Deadlines in these cases are short, and early advice often shapes how much leverage you have. If you are dealing with a workplace problem in Anne Arundel County, reach out to Mundaca Law to talk through your situation and learn what steps make sense next.
*This article provides general information and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.*None of the four firms here appeared in the D.C. or Annapolis pieces. Two things to check before publishing:
- Conclusion wording: The brief says the closing paragraph shouldn’t name any firm, but it also says the keyword belongs in the conclusion. I kept the wrap-up generic and put “Mundaca Law” only in the final call-to-action sentence. If you’d rather keep the close fully brand-free, that sentence can go.
- Service area: I didn’t say Mundaca Law is admitted in Maryland. It’s worth confirming which Maryland matters the firm handles before this goes live, so the copy stays within Maryland’s advertising rules.
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