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The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford Serves All of Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Federal Employees Globally

Our professional license defense and employment law firm is ready to serve you and to help you navigate this difficult time in your career. If you would like to meet with one of our employment attorneys, please contact us to schedule an initial consultation. Our employment law firm is located in Baltimore and serves clients in Maryland and Washington, DC, including Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County.

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Jim Gilbert

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Timely, pleasant, professional responses.
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Andy H

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The attorney and support staff were very responsive and professional. I highly recommend this practice.
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Juana

2 months ago

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Thank you for truly listening and understanding my concerns and explaining the options. Very grateful.
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Sandra Marcela Bechan Poblacion

2 months ago

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Brianna is an excellent attorney. Excellent listener, extremely caring and you immediately know you are in good hands. Kelly, on the billing side, was very clear when explaining payment options and she was also very kind and pleasant.
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Shaun Jones

2 months ago

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Helpful and responsive!
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Amanda Hull

3 months ago

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While I was not able to retain services, having a consultation about my situation was extremely helpful. I felt better about having a path forward and knowing what my options could be, and Brianna was very kind and extremely knowledgeable.
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Muhammad Malik

3 months ago

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Excellent communication. Met my needs on a short notice. Very professional. Transparent.
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Gina M. Ruppert

3 months ago

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The Stafford team was excellent in helping navigate a complex employment issue for a small nonprofit. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and professional.
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Tracy Seeser

3 months ago

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Professionals that are well versed in law. I appreciate the transparency and how they level set expectations on the process and going forward.
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Courtney Dorsey

3 months ago

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Brianna and the rest of the team were great to work with. All of them are kind, understanding, and empathetic, through every step of the way. I believe we got the best outcome we could have, and I’m incredibly grateful for the peace of mind I have now after such an incredibly…
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Christopher Morea

3 months ago

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Brianna Gaddy helped me navigate one of the most difficult periods of my career, and her support was invaluable. She was empathetic, patient, and thoughtful. She took the time to understand not just the legal issues, but the personal impact the situation had on me as well as my family. She never…
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Susan Todd

4 months ago

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JW Stafford has provided top-notch service with professionalism, courtesy, and timely communication. From the beginning, they were polite, respectful, and attentive to my concerns. I appreciated their prompt responses, clear guidance, and willingness to take the time to explain things carefully. Their team made me feel heard and supported, and their level…
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Laurie D

6 months ago

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Dear Mr. Stafford, It has been an honor working with you. I am very grateful I found you. Your website is perfect. You communicate so clearly. I appreciate your generosity, your kind heart and all the skills you bring to navigate the legal requirements. I am wishing everything good for you!
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Dee Rankins

6 months ago

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This team was beyond amazing. I was very nervous and this was a complicated case. The team kept me informed, walked me through the process, and made sure that I walked away with an untarnished license. I will forever be grateful for the prestige work that this team has done. If you…
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Miguel Cruz

6 months ago

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I was very pleased and grateful forJamaal Stafford , his team , and his firm for the representation that I received. Throughout this ordeal that I went through they made the process comfortable and kept me updated to the very end.
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Mary Wilkerson

7 months ago

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They were quick to connect with me and the communication with me was very good. I liked the attorney I spoke with. She seemed knowledgeable and was compassionate.
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Christopher Nichols

7 months ago

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The Stafford Firm has done an excellent job on working on my employment case.
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Michelle Baylor

8 months ago

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I would Recommend this Law office highly. I was in a situation that I did not know how to navigate, what my rights were or how to stick up for myself. Brianna, Tammy and Kelly were very good communicators. The office is quick and efficient. I felt listened too and safe. This…
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Maria Haskins

8 months ago

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Kelly and Meagan provided exceptional service throughout the entire process. They were highly empathetic, professional, and transparent in their communication. Both were very upfront, responsive, and genuinely helpful, which made the experience smooth and reassuring. I truly appreciated their professionalism and support and would confidently recommend their services to others.
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Josh C,

8 months ago

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Without going into details on how they helped me, I will say that this law firm is *absolutely* worth your time and investment. This law firm features a team of highly dedicated professionals who are very responsive and extremely knowledgeable. The attorneys here genuinely care, set realistic outcomes and goals, and will…
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Laura Wells

8 months ago

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Called in a panic over a licensure concern. I was met with calm and active listening and was allowed to share the details of concern. Mr Stafford and his team are experienced and professional. Could not have been in better hands. The expertise of Mr Stafford truly calmed my fears and I…
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Jerome Gross

9 months ago

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I appreciate the clear and well articulated guidance I received when contacting the JW Stafford firm.
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Jon Probst

9 months ago

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Excellent video conference regarding my legal issues, the attorney took the time to review my related documents and offered high value insight and into my situation. They answered every one of my questions and I now know the direction I need to take; and if necessary I will certainly retain the firm…
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Alicia Cannon

9 months ago

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I cannot recommend this firm highly enough. From start to finish, I felt seen, heard, and completely supported. This was about protecting myself, and they approached every step with professionalism, expertise, and genuine compassion. I never thought I’d need an attorney, and I would never wish it on anyone but if you…
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Robert Tucker (Tucker)

9 months ago

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This firm as a whole is wonderful. Exceptionally professional from their staffers to their paralegals to the attorney I worked with. I worked with Brianna Gaddy and she was the ABSOLUTE BEST. She helped to instruct me throughout the process and answer all questions I had. Everyone was always incredibly available and…
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Dave Greene

9 months ago

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Brianna and Kelly worked on an opportunity with me. Very quick and timely to response to my requests. The follow-up and follow through was outstanding. Highly professional and helped develop a winning strategy to bring the opportunity to closure with the highest desired outcome. Highly recommend.
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giren a.

11 months ago

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I received an exemplary legal service, and the result was outstanding. I highly recommend the law firm while appreciating the skillfulness and professionalism of associate attorney Brianna Gaddy.
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mari fofa

12 months ago

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Had such a great experience with Attorney Stafford, and they entire team. Will certainly work with them again.
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Michael Felisilda

1 year ago

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Ms. Gaddy and her team were very professional, kind, and supportive. I’m grateful for their help.
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Jon Lutz

1 year ago

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Excellent! Very knowledgeable about the legal aspects of health professions licensure challenges. Very professional. Affable man. I rate this 5 stars!
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olufisayo omobo

1 year ago

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10/10. Extremely professional insightful and helpful.
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Elysia Roser Mahjoub

1 year ago

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The team was incredibly responsive, provided excellent follow-up, and offered clear, practical advice. I really appreciated their professionalism and support throughout the process. Highly recommend!
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Meet the Team

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Jamaal (Jay) W. Stafford

Founder/Managing Attorney
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Brianna Gaddy

Associate Attorney
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Megan Penn

Associate Attorney
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Camey Turpin

Paralegal
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Christopher Johnston

Paralegal
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Paola Howard

Director of Marketing, Recruiting and Office Manager
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Kelly Maksim

Director of Client Experience and Billing Manager
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Sunnah Brooks

Intake Specialist
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Desta’nae Wilson

Intake Specialist
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Our Employment Lawyers Fight to Protect what you’ve spent your life building

An Employment Law Firm for all Your Workplace & Professional License Defense Claims

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, LLC represents licensed professionals and employees (both public and private sector) in Maryland and Washington, D.C. facing some of the toughest times in their careers, including, but not limited to:

  • Representing licensed professionals facing a disciplinary investigation by their licensing board, including preparing clients for an interview with a board investigator and representing clients at evidentiary hearings.
  • Reviewing and negotiating executive employment contracts in a variety of industries.
  • Investigating and pursuing wrongful termination claims.
  • Representing victims of employment discrimination at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or another Fair Employment Practices Agency
  • Litigating sexual harassment, discrimination and assault claims.
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How Our Employment and Professional License Defense Law Firm Can Help You

At the Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, LLC, we understand the difficult challenges you face when pursuing a claim against your employer. Before we do anything, your Maryland employment lawyer will evaluate your case and work with you to make sure you understand your options and the possible outcomes. We then walk you through every step of the legal process from start to finish to ensure you are comfortable and know exactly what is happening with your case. Employment cases are often complicated and require extensive knowledge of the various federal and state laws in order to prevail on your claim. Our firm handles cases involving the following statutes:

  • Maryland Anti-Discrimination Law
  • Maryland Wage and Hour Law
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Equal Pay Act of 1963
  • American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967

The requirements of these laws are not always easy to understand and it can be extremely difficult for non-lawyers to successfully pursue a claim. Our lawyers understand the complexities of these statutes and how they apply to your case. Have a case? We can help you navigate the legal process to help you achieve a fair and equitable result.

Have a case? We can help you navigate the legal process to help you achieve a fair and equitable result.

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We stand side-by-side with our clients to provide both strategic legal advice and zealous advocacy.

We are accustomed to high-stakes legal representation and know the stress that licensed professionals and employees face when trying to deal with their legal issues. Our firm has successfully represented licensed professionals and helped employees get disciplinary charges dismissed, obtained a favorable and confidential resolution to board disciplinary actions, obtained significant settlements for clients facing sexual harassment in the workplace, negotiated favorable executive compensation packages and, when necessary, litigated contentious discrimination or paycheck theft cases before a variety of tribunals. Our expertise in professional licensing defense and employment law has allowed us to better serve our clients and to bring our decades of experience and legal tenacity to bear, all with the singular focus of obtaining the best possible result for our clients.

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