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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Federal Regulation

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation

Great Layer for OPM waiver for SSS

I hired Mr. Marc Smith for OPM waiver for failure to register with selective service system on 31, December 2016. It was the best decision I have ever made for something. Mr. Marc has the best knowledge and expertise on this subject as an attorney. I got OPM waiver for SSS recently. I wish him the be...st and would like to recommend him for everybody else who are in the similar situation.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2013 | Federal Regulation

Great experience

Marc Smith helped me get a waiver for the Selective Service requirement (I did not know to register when I turned 18) so that I could accept a job in the federal government. I found Marc's website and called him frantically when my future employer was ready to rescind my job offer because of the Sele...ctive Service issue. Marc seems to be the only lawyer I could find that specializes in this issue. It generally takes 6-8 months for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review the waiver applications -- and my future employer was not willing to wait that long. Marc told me that his cases generally take 4-6 weeks and he has had over 40 successes (and zero failures). That assurance convinced my future employer to hold my job for a few weeks while I navigated the process with Marc. He was incredibly knowledgeable, ready with a streamlined and perfected strategy, knew all the forms and documents I needed to present a compelling case to OPM. With his help I was able to prepare a 50-page dossier to present to OPM in less than a week from the time I first met with him, including my own 12-page statement that he helped me write and a dozen other signed statements. (He scheduled me in the day after I first called.) He was very responsive throughout the whole process, answering my emails promptly and thoroughly, drawing on the wisdom of his tremendous experience working on these issues. His many contacts at OPM and the Selective Service office were invaluable along the way, helping to expedite the process and make sure my file got in front of the right people. At the end of the day, we were able to get the waiver two weeks after we submitted the application! His fees are very reasonable, especially considering his rare expertise on these matters. I am incredibly satisfied with my experience with Marc and do not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Fred | October 10, 2012 | Federal Regulation

Excellent Service, Excellent Result

Mr. Smith did a great job on my selective service waiver request to Office of Personnel Management. It is completely obvious that he is experienced and has great skills on the issue . He is very helpful, competent and respectful. He was the first attorney I worked with and I am completely satisfied w...ith the results. I thank Mr Smith for helping me through one of the toughest times of my life.

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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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