Janice L Williams-Jones

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Janice L Williams-Jones

also known as Jan Jones

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 33 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Ellicott City, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Government

3201 Rogers Avenue, Suite 301, Ellicott City, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Janice

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

I defend private and federal sector clients who ave been denied a promotion or raise, wrongfully discharged, retaliated against, harassed or subjected to a hostile work environment because of age, gender, sex, disability, national origin or race.

32 years | 150 cases

60%
Government 40%

I file appeals on behalf of employees who have been denied high level security clearances. I also represent clients who report employers for filing false claims for the purpose of wrongfully collecting money from the federal government.

20 years | 22 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Janice Williams-Jones

3201 Rogers Avenue, Suite 301, Ellicott City, MD, 21043

lawofficeofjanicewilliamsjones.com/

Online Presence

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Janice L Williams-Jones's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by “L” | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thankful for a Knowledgable Attorney!

From consultation to hired, Mrs. Williams-Jones walked me through every step of the way with regards to my complex case. She not only provided me with stellar legal council, she demonstrated empathy and understanding with respect to my emotional distress pertaining to my case. Her telephone response ...time was timely and her email response time was equally the same. She came highly recommended and in turn, I recommend her as well. Thank you Mrs. Williams Jones for your speedy work on the settlement of my case.

Posted by ALittlejohn | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Hands-down the best Employment Attorney in the DMV area

Ms. Janice Williams-Jones helped me negotiate a settlement in 2017, that ended with great results. Recently I found myself in another similar situation where I thought my dismissal was unwarranted and was offered a minimal severance package that I felt was unsatisfactory since my performance review w...as exemplary, and I had recently received a bonus and pay increase. Knowing that I only had a certain amount of time to agree and sign the severance package, I contacted Ms. Williams-Jones. She immediately scheduled an appointment for me to come in and discuss my case. She listened as I walked her through why I disagreed with my dismissal. After patiently listening, she determined that I had a case and would represent me in this matter. She recommended that we negotiate a settlement opposed to a severance package, by doing so, this would allow me to immediately collect my unemployment without having to wait until my severance was deducted before receiving any unemployment benefits. In a matter of days, Ms. Williams-Jones contacted the company’s attorney and within two weeks was able to negotiate a settlement, which was double the amount of what they were offering. I highly recommend Ms. Williams-Jones. She is great negotiator and her knowledge and experience as it pertains to employment law is unmatched. I can guarantee you that there is no other attorney that will work as hard for you as Ms. Williams-Jones. AL

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2020

A knowledgeable, approachable and compassionate Attorney!

I called Janice for help and received the help I needed right away! Attorney Janice Williams is especially kind and compassionate. She will provide you with clarity, and legal understanding. She is also a great listener and will make sure you understand all of your legal options. I will also add that... Janice is prompt in her response, approachable, and reachable via phone and email. Whenever I had a question, she got back to me in a very timely fashion. I wish Janice and her clients all the success while navigating the legal system. Many thanks!

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Hired and highly recommend.

I contacted a local lawyer regarding a potential discrimination, retaliation and EEOC claim against my employer but they were unable to take the case. I was referred to Ms. Williams-Jones who spoke to me immediately regarding the matter. My spouse and I traveled over two hours to meet with Ms. Willia...ms-Jones to review the details of my claim; she was very thorough with her review as the situation surrounding my claim was complex. She explained how the law applied to my situation, what action we could take and what the next steps would be. Upon hiring Ms. Williams-Jones, she took prompt action to settle the dispute. The process was time consuming, approximately three months from start to finish, and definitely not something that I enjoyed as I was still employed and in a very hostile work environment. However, Ms. Williams-Jones reassured me throughout the entire ordeal. She was always available to answer my questions and kept me up to date on the proceedings. Ms. Williams-Jones was very professional, attentive and settled the matter promptly. I am glad that I hired her and would recommend her to anyone with employment related concerns.

Posted by Sarah | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

EEOC Disability Violation

I am a twenty one year old female that was experiencing some legal issues with my old employer. I knew very little about the legal system involving the work place. Finding Mrs. Jones was the best thing that happened for this situation. Mrs. Jones was very informative and educated in all aspects of t...he law. All of my questions were answered in full detail. Mrs. Jones always took her time to update me and always made me feel welcomed to ask her about any concerns. In addition, Mrs. Jones always called or emailed me back in a fast manner. I never waited long periods wondering about the status of my case. Overall, the case was resolved in a very short time. Very impressed with Mrs. Jones.

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Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 25

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"Janice is very thorough and dedicated to just outcomes."

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Gwendolyn Chisholm-Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Janice Williams-Jones is a highly skilled, highly competent, and knowledgeable attorney with great intellect. Janice is an extremely quick study of the facts and "thinks on her feet ". She is a dedicated, passionate, and zealous advocate for her clients. I strongly endorse Janice L. Williams-Jones"

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Marigold Henderson

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. She is experienced hardworking, detailed and very smart."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Harry Cole Academic Achievement Award, Law Student Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Janice Williams-Jones

2007 - 2014

Attorney, Federal Government

2000 - 2007

Attorney, Law Office of Janice Williams-Jones

1996 - 2001

Associate, Thomas E. Marshall, P.C./Lewis and Munday, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2002 - 2007

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1992 - 1995

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

1992

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Virginia State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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