Paul V Bennett

Paul V Bennett

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 38 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination

5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 300, Columbia, MD

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Discrimination 50%

Employment discrimination based on race, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability (See "employment / labor" section above).

38 years

50%
Employment and Labor 50%

Employment cases including discrimination, harassment and retaliation in both state and federal courts, federal EEOC claims, MSPB, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, severance negotiation

38 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1992

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

Licensed in Hawaii for 4 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2021

Suspended - Administrative

Location

Bennett Legal Services

5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 300, Columbia, MD, 21045

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Paul V Bennett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Candid, knowledgeable and highly skilled lawyer who got the job done

I was referred to Mr Bennett by a friend and he handled my case of discrimination and wrongful termination with my previous employer. On my first meeting with him, he patiently reviewed all the details of my case, succinctly explained to me the salient facts and my options. During our meetings, phon...e calls and e-mail communications, I found him to be candid, knowledgeable, polite, highly skilled and efficient. Mr Bennett and his assistant kept me in the loop throughout the whole process in an efficient and timely manner. After many rounds of negotiation, he got my former employer to settle me for far more than their initial offering. Mr Paul Bennet is an outstanding lawyer and I would recommend him for employees who have employment related cases with their employers. Thank you, Mr Paul Bennett

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worth every penny

I hired Paul Bennett to represent me in an employment discrimination case. He was knowledgeable and experienced. He explained the process to me, he explained his fees and what would be involved. Although I was nervous about hiring a lawyer, and understood there were no guarantees, he worked with ...me throughout the process. Although my employer at first refused to make any offer, Mr. Bennett explained that happens sometimes, but if I stick to it and continue to apply pressure, most employers eventually relent. And that's exactly what happened! I am so glad I hired this man! It was scary, but in the end well worth it.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great communication and service

I was referred to Paul Bennett by a friend when I needed a lawyer for a complex employment case. From the numerous conversations I have had with him, he is obviously a knowledgeable, experienced, respectful and straightforward attorney who is very skilled at explaining the complicated legal process a...nd costs involved. He has been prompt to respond to my questions and communications. His staff is also exceptionally friendly, professional, courteous, and also great at answering any questions I had.

Posted by Chetna | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

So happy I hired him! He was so professional and knowledgeable. Got me a great result. Highly recommended.

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Commission Reprimand issued in MD, 2019

updated on 03/21/2023

Paul’s comment:

“The reprimand was for owing back taxes and had nothing to do with dishonesty or impropriety towards clients or with client relations.”

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Education

1987

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Washington University in St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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