Marc J. Smith

Marc J. Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 35 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

401 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD

About Marc

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

Vigorous representation for D.C. and Maryland workers denied promotion, pay raises, or the opportunity to work due to discriminatory employment practices. Stop worrying, call Marc today to talk about your case further.

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Employment and Labor 25%

Represent management and individuals in wide range of employment issues, including preventative counseling and litigation of issues under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, Rehabilitation Act, ERISA, wrongful discharge and retaliation.

35 years | 500 cases

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Sexual Harassment 25%

Employers must know their legal obligations and how to promptly react to claims of employment discrimination. Employees should likewise seek counsel in the event they believe the have been subjected to illegal discrimination and/or harassment.

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Wrongful Termination 25%

This is one of the most common, but misunderstood, claims asserted by employees who have unexpectedly lost their jobs. Marc has extensive experience representing both employees and employers in these cases. Learn about your options, call Marc.

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 35 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1990

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Marc J. Smith, LLC

401 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD, 20850-4265

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Marc J. Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent Attorney - Highly Recommend

I retained the services of Marc Smith to help me with a Selective Service registration issue. I have been a Federal employee for 15 years, and it was shocking to me when I was notified there was no record of my registration. My status as a Federal employee was in jeopardy. It was an incredibly str...essful time for me. Marc is an excellent attorney and provided outstanding legal services. Marc provided clear guidance and was always very responsive to my phone calls and emails. He quickly put together my package for OPM in just a matter of days, and I was successful. I can’t thank Marc enough, and highly recommend Marc to anyone that is in need of legal services for employment issues.

Posted by Andy | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Government

King of Selective Service case

I have been an employee of Federal Government agency over 17 years. Recently was notified by my HR office that there's no record of my Selective Service Registrations. It was most shocking news. I felt devastated and hopeless and lost 20 lbs in last 3 months. After my substantial research I figured a...nd decided that I needed professional help. I found Marc's website and his case samples for SSS cases. Marc's the only lawyer specialized in this field. I immediately called Marc and after a few phone calls and e-mails my package was completed and ready. It took OPM less than a month approved my case. I probably will gain 20 lbs back now/or maybe not. I am a happy old fed worker. Thank you Marc. I don't think I could have gotten same decision without you.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommend

I retained the services of Mr. Marc Smith when seeking a determination from OPM regarding my eligibility to be employed by the federal government. Marc was a complete professional through the entire process, very easy to work with and prompt with communication. He diligently responded to all my phon...e calls and emails. Marks specialized experience was invaluable and he was quickly able to put together a declaration for me to send to OPM. I would highly recommend Marc to anyone who needs an employment/labor attorney.

Posted by Lisa | January 02, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Highly recommended employment attorney

Retaining Marc Smith for my employment discrimination case was a very good decision for me. I was a contract employee terminated as a result of disclosing a medical condition. After discussing my situation with Marc, he helped me understand my rights, the legal recourses available, and chances of suc...cess. While working with Marc, I found his firm to be very responsive. I was routinely provided with updates and he worked to ensure that I received a positive outcome for both the immediate and long term. I highly recommend Marc Smith for his professionalism, knowledge, and responsiveness.

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2014 | Administrative Law

The Best Long-Distance Help

Although I live on the west coast, I hired Marc Smith because he seemed to have a high level of expertise dealing with federal agencies. It was very easy to work with him remotely. He was clear and focused about following a specific strategy to deal with my exact issue...basically saying "do this ri...ght the first time." My case was successful; I was extremely happy with the result. Mr Smith not only did a great job technically, but he was very kind & understanding along the way, helping me through a stressful situation. And his rates were more than fair. I would not hesitate to hire Marc again, and I highly recommend him.

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Corporate Counsel Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2007

Maryland Super Lawyer 2007, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Smith, Lease & Goldstein, LLC

1990 - 1998

Associate, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Associations

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wolf v. Catapult Technologies

Favorable outcome for all 14 clients.

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Education

1990

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2007

Lorman Seminar

Employment Law A to Z

1996

Georgia Society of CPA's

Employment Law

Publications

Activity

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