James R. Hammerschmidt
Overview Jim Hammerschmidt’s practice includes a range of commercial, corporate, and employment counseling and litigation in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Though armed with decades of legal experience, Jim …
Lerch Early hosts Dr. Alan Gregerman for a Discussion on Establishing an Authentic Culture
On February 9, Lerch Early’s Employment Alliance Group led by attorney Marc Engel hosted Dr. Alan Gregerman for a presentation on how organizations establish an authentic culture that attracts dynamic …
Lerch Early is one of MSBA’s 100% Law Firms
Lerch, Early & Brewer is proud to be recognized as one of the Maryland State Bar Association’s (MSBA) 100% Law Firms. The designation means that 100% of the lawyers at …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …
Eight Lerch Early Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Top Lawyers by Washingtonian
Eight Lerch Early attorneys have been recognized by Washingtonian on its 2023 Top Attorneys lists. Divorce attorneys Erik Arena, Erin Kopelman, and Deborah Reiser; employment attorney Marc Engel, estates and …
U.S. News Ranks 8 Lerch Early Practices Nationally in 2023 Best Law Firms List
Eight of Lerch, Early & Brewer’s practices are ranked nationally in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firm” rankings. In addition, U.S. News ranked Lerch Early in Tier 1 in the Washington, DC …
New Maryland Law Makes It Easier for Employees to Prove Unlawful Harassment
Overview Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by local, state, and federal law (Title VII). There are two types of unlawful harassment: (i) quid pro quo …
Maryland Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws
On October 1, 2022, three new Maryland laws go into effect that vastly expand the states anti-discrimination protections. Below is a breakdown of each of these three laws and what …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America
Multiple lawyers from several Lerch, Early & Brewer practices recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Four Lerch Early attorneys have been named to the Ones …
Chambers USA 2022 Ranks Lerch Early in Real Estate and Litigation
Chambers USA 2022: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Lerch Early in the areas of Litigation: General Commercial and Real Estate. Litigation: General Commercial Chambers describes the team as “notable for advising businesses …
Lerch Early Participates in Montgomery County Bar Association DEI Certification Program
COO Dave Anderson, Real Estate Principal and Diversity Committee Co-chair Sharon Craig, and Managing Partner Steve Robins recently participated in the Directed Dialogues Series DEI Certification Program hosted by the …
Employment Attorney Michael Neary Featured in Daily Record Article on Remote Work Legal Issues
Employment attorney Michael Neary was quoted in a recent The Daily Record article on “Remote work raises new legal issues for employers.” In the article, Neary addresses several important topics …
