Managing partner: Joyce Smithey
Number of partners: 4
Number of other attorneys: 3
Firm Overview:
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.
