About

Provided by Smithey Law Group

Smithey Law Group is one of Maryland’s leading firms for employment litigation, handling cases both within the state and nationally. Led by founder Joyce Smithey, the firm’s attorneys represent executives and other employees of a variety of employers, including Fortune 500 companies, health systems, national banks and government agencies. The firm handles a range of cases, including those involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, whistleblowing, sexual harassment, and other issues. The firm has four partners, three associates, and one of counsel working from its office in Annapolis, MD, along with extensive staff support. The firm plans to expand in 2024.


The Managing Partner will be stepping up as Chair of the Labor and Employment Section Council in June 2024 and previously served on the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association.


Smithey Law Group’s practice areas include:


  • Class actions
  • Contract and severance negotiations
  • Discrimination
  • Equal Pay Act
  • FMLA and medical leave
  • Misclassification
  • Retaliation and reprisal
  • Sexual harassment and abuse
  • Wage and hour issues
  • Whistleblowing


For more information, please visit the firm website at www.smitheylawgroup.com.


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Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs - Maryland

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What the Team is Known For

Smithey Law Group is a respected employment boutique with significant experience in plaintiff representation. It handles a broad spectrum of contentious and noncontentious matters, including wrongful termination, wage and hour, discrimination and sexual harassment cases. The team possesses further expertise on issues related to whistle-blowing and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Work Highlights

  • Smithey Law Group represented Sam Hussain, former employee of Peraton, Inc., in an alleged violation of Defense trade Secrets Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joyce Smithey
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Joyce Smithey
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Annapolis-based Joyce Smithey advises clients on a broad range of employment issues, including wrongful termination, retaliation and wage and hour violations.

Joyce Smithey is phenomenal to say the least. Her passion, energy, knowledge, and prowess in the courtroom and conference room is unrivaled.

She is not intimidated by anyone and will not be pushed around. She is fiercely loyal to her clients and works tirelessly to get them the resolution they are seeking.

Reuben Wolfson
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Reuben Wolfson
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Reuben Wolfson has a well-established practice in the space. He routinely assists both employees and employers on issues related to discrimination and sexual harassment claims. He has further experience of advising clients on breach of contract matters.

Reuben is very personable. He is very open and upfront and very supportive.

Reuben Wolfson is a consummate professional who is fully engaged in his practice.

Reuben Wolfson is very thoughtful and his approach is always appropriate to the situation.

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Lisa Walker
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Lisa Walker demonstrates impressive work advising clients on a broad range of employment issues, including wage and discrimination claims.

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Reuben Wolfson
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Lisa Walker
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