$ 195-295 per hour
Lawrence J. Sherman
About Lawrence
Biography
I enjoy competition, whether I am involved in trials, negotiations or arbitrations or various athletic pursuits. I am an avid tennis player and enjoy singles and doublesl, personal training and photography. I also enjoy travel, photography, reading, music, movies and theater. I try to spend as much time as possible socializing with my family, friends and acquaintences I meet through varous activities. It is always a bit of a stretch to have the time to do everything that I enjoy and to aintain professional excellence in my law practice.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
59 years | 350 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Maryland for 40 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 58 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 59 years
State: California
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Lawrence J. Sherman, LLC
5405 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD, 20852
Law Offices of Lawrence J. Sherman, LLC
5614 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 261, Washington, DC, 20015
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Lawrence J. Sherman's Reviews
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Posted by AJC | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Counsel
I was working in a very challenging environment and Mr. Sherman was an excellent counsel. He provided great guidance. It has been a great pleasure to work with him. I highly recommend him and would refer to anyone who needs a perfect counsel.
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wrongful Termination/Discrimination Settlement
I had the great pleasure of working with Mr. Lawrence Sherman. He was able to put my awful experience into eloquent words and was completely in tune with my thoughts and feelings. He expedited my claim and we were able to settle within two months of the formal complaint.
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Strong Representation
Mr. Sherman provided strong and effective representation during arbitration. I was very impressed with his knowledge, experience, preparation - and ultimately outcome that he provided.
Posted by Ronald | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Client
Larry very strategic in his approach with my case, this make it more understandable to me of what he expect and allowing me to follow his strategy. He is very transparent, and inclusive. I appreciate this in my lawyer. He lays out the negatives and positives, and he fights to win.
Posted by Kinyatta Gray | August 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended for labor law and workplace discrimination
It is without hesitation that I highly recommend Mr. Sherman for his work and expertise in the area of Labor Law and Workplace discrimination. He worked tirelessly on my behalf and I will forever be grateful for the education I received from him while working alongside him during a legal matter in wh...
Lawrence J. Sherman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Sherman is the type of lawyer that all lawyers should aspire to be. He is highly skilled, honest and ethical. These character traits are not found together as often as they once were but Mr. Sherman is the type of true professional that existed more often in previous generations. I have chosen him as a mentor in the field of Labor and Employment Law because of his years of experience and expertise and the fact that he always makes time for his clients and students. I highly recommend him to any individual client or labor union. If you hire him I am confident you have hired a lawyer who is amongst the best in his field. His skill, dedication to his client and high ethical standards make him a great choice as an attorney."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work, as I consider him a valued colleague and mentor. Throughout the years that I have known him, Larry has demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of complex issues and an ability to find practical solutions to client problems. Moreover, he goes about his work with impeccable level of integrity and civility."
"I strongly endorse Larry Sherman. He is a consummate professional and a gentleman in the best meaning of the word. He offers good common sense advice to clients and to colleagues as well. You cannot go wrong if you work with Larry Sherman."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Larry is an accomplished, careful and thorough lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Larry is an excellent and ethical lawyer"
Sheri Abrams
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Eric Pines
Employment and labor lawyer
David Ross
Employment and labor lawyer
Barbara Berschler
Business lawyer
Daniel Kozma
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Rating, Martindate Hubbell
2008
Listing in Who's Who in America, Marquis
2008
Who's Who in American Lawyers, Marquis
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Lawrence J. Sherman, LLC
2009 - 2009
Litigation Attorney, Office of General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board
1969 - 1971
Executive Director, Migrant Legal Action Program, Inc
Associations
1985 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember, Sections on Labor and Employment Law and Litigation
1967 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember of Sections on Labor and Employment Law and Litigation
1980 - 1986
District of Columbia BarCo-Chair, Labor Law Section
Education
1966
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Maryland Employment Lawyers
Representation of client covered by collective bargaining agrreements
2007
Asian American Business Conference
LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN ISSUES AFFECTING DOING BUSINESS IN USA
Publications
1972
5 Clearinghouse Review 631
Strategies and Tactics of Representing Migrant Workers
1971
57 A.B.A. Journal
Free Access to Migrant Camps
1971
5 Clearinghouse Review 207
A Guide to Minimum Wage Practice and Procedure: Farm Worker Amendments to Fair Labor Standards Act
1968
Cases on Labor Law (Fourth Edition)
Acknowledgement for research assistance to Theodore St. antoine
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get unemployment in Maryland if I received a severance package?
25 Oct 2015
Q&A
Will I get sued for not giving notice?
21 Sep 2015
Q&A
Unemployment for voluntary quit to accept other employment was denied, should I appeal?
26 Feb 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Employer Credit Reports
11 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
Primer on overtime pay
27 Jul 2010
Legal Guide
The Realities of Agreements Not to Compete
27 Jul 2010