$ 250-425 per hour
John is one of the most highly rated labor and employment attorneys in Maryland. For the better part of 30 years, he has represented individuals, labor unions, businesses and non-profits in any and all employment issues including termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, wrongful discharge, whistleblowers, and others in litigation. He regularly reviews severance agreements and does consultations for advice as well. A veteran courtroom attorney, he has also represented clients in medical malpractice cases, copyright infringement, workers compensation and other matters that require a broad range of skills. John also acts as a mediator or neutral helping .
The Singleton Law Group regularly represents individuals and classes in civil rights cases involving police, fire, education and other government workers. Numerous matters have garnered great press attention and are ongoing. With regard to labor unions, John has represented organized workers in a multitude of industries negotiating union contracts and representing these organizations in all phases of their work and operations.
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46 years | 1,000 cases
43 years | 500 cases
38 years | 100 cases
18 years
$ 250-425 per hour
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17010 York Road, Suite 103, Parkton, MD, 21120
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Posted by Aman | January 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Avoid if u can!!!
The worst lawyer i have seen in my life who has no desire to work in best interest of his client. Lied so many times from the get go. He told me that university lawyer told him that they would not complaint to the board if i resign my privileges and after 3-4 months i found out that university still ...
Posted by Patrick | May 15, 2014
Review for John Singleton
Since we engaged John Singleton as our attorney he has proven to be trustworthy, he is patient and understand what he does. Soft spoken person and possesses lot of wisdom. He has time and keep me informed everything I need to know. I will recommend him to anyone who may need his service.
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...
"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."
"John is a tenacious and dedicated trial lawyer who is passionate about his cases and protecting the interests of his clients."
"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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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
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
1985 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationLabor & Employment
Still onoing
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
2002
Ending the Bargaining Relationship
1999
Fundementals of Labor and Employment Law
1997
Employment Discrimination Agencies
1996
2012
English
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