John Michael Singleton

John Michael Singleton

4.3
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 45 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Parkton, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights ... +3 more

17010 York Road, Suite 103, Parkton, MD

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 35%

Represent individuals, labor unions, small employers in all matters related to labor and employment. Wage and Hour, severance. employment agreements, terminations NLRB union organizing All federal and state employment laws- litigation, EEOC non compete cases

46 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Sexual Harassment 30%

These cases make up the majority of my work. I am handling high profile cases such the ones against AA County Exec. Leopold, Cases range from mild harassment to sexual assault and rape.

43 years | 500 cases

30%
Civil Rights 10%

Many employment related cases against governmental units also typically involve civil rights statutes relating to freedom of speech, equal rights. Mostly federal court litigation

38 years | 100 cases

10%
Intellectual Property 10%

Copyright matters and litigation including application and infringement; Trademark applications and infringement.

18 years

10%
Mediation 10%

Have acted as mediator and neutral in many cases involving employment disputes, sexual harassment, discrimination, leave and pay issues.

33 years

10%
Copyright Infringement 5%

Have handled numerous federal court trials including ones having US Marshall seizure of equipment and products. Represented Korean tv network. Also represent musical artist and other artists to register and protect copyrighted materials

38 years | 25 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-425 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 45 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Singleton Law Group

17010 York Road, Suite 103, Parkton, MD, 21120

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John Michael Singleton's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | February 27, 2013 | Discrimination

The Superman of Lawyers! Mr. John Singleton/ The Singleton Law Group

The Singleton Law Group are professional with a purpose, that purpose is to help their clients, take care of their needs, give them support, guide them through the process as well as make them a part of the process. I feel Mr. Singleton is like superman in so many ways: He's all about helping his cli...ents, his honesty and integrity shines through in so many ways, he knows the law and honestly I believe, figuratively speaking he has to leap tall buildings sometimes to get the job done! I can't say enough about Mr. Singleton and his staff in my time of need , all of them were there for me. In my case I was discriminated against, degraded, sexually harassed, humiliated to say the least about my case and I was not being paid all the hours I worked. I could call anytime and Mr. Singleton and his staff would help me, guide me and make me feel much better because I was and still am on an emotional roller coaster and sometimes I feel like my Lawyer and his staff are the only people in my corner helping me. Mr. Singleton and his staff have compassion for their clients and it shows in all that they do. I would highly recommend The singleton Law Group to anyone who needs an attorney, they are certainly someone you can trust.

Posted by JOAN HARRIS | February 24, 2013

Excellent attorney

John Singleton is a very thorough and knowledgeable attorney. He explains the process in great detail and is a true professional. I highly recommend Mr. Singleton. Not only is he a very qualified attorney, but he takes the time to listen and understands your concerns, not only as a client, but as ...a person.

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John Michael Singleton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stanford Gann

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.John Singleton is highly skilled in labor relations and litigation in both the state and federal jurisdiction. He devotes his entire time and energy to his clients interests."

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Gerald Singleton

Litigation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Family member

"John is a tenacious and dedicated trial lawyer who is passionate about his cases and protecting the interests of his clients."

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Andrew Dansicker

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the smartest, most hard working, thoughtful employment law attorneys that I have ever dealt with on a professional level, and he is a great guy! He knows how to realistically assess a case, strategize for litigation and bring a case to a successful conclusion. He is not afraid to take on powerful defendants, and has been a strong voice for employees for many years."

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Monte Fried

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Jonathan Krasnoff

Employment and labor lawyer

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Andrew Dansicker

Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 25 year anniversary Award, AV rated Martindale & Hubble

2017

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2013

AV rating as preeimenent in my field, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Best Lawyer Labor& Employment, Best Lawyers in America

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer Employent L, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Best in Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Best Lawyer, Labor and Employent, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Super Lawyer, Employment- Plaintiff, Super Lawyers

2003

Best Plaintiff Lawyer Employment, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2001

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

Baltimore Magazine, Best Lawyers in Maryland

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, The Singleton Law Group

2010 - 2011

Partner, Willig, WIlliams, Davidson & Singleton

2004 - 2005

Special Master- Labor Erisa, United States District Court

1999 - 2009

international Counsel, International Organization of Master, Mates & Pilots

1989 - 1993

Executive Director, Baltimore County Human Relations Commission

1987 - 1998

Managing Partner, Gendler & Singleton

1983 - 1987

General Counsel, Baltimore Building & Construction Trades Council

1978 - 1982

Trial Attorney, National Labor Relations Board

Associations

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Labor & Employment

Sample of Legal Cases

Karla Hamner Robinson v. John Leopold, etc

Still onoing

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Education

1980

Antioch School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

City University of New York, Hunter College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Baltimore

Speaking Engagements

2002

Conference on Traditional Labor Law

Ending the Bargaining Relationship

1999

Fundamentals series

Fundementals of Labor and Employment Law

1997

Maryland State Bar Association

Employment Discrimination Agencies

1996

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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