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Melissa Menkel McGuire
also known as Melissa Menkel McGuire
About Melissa
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
31 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 31 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 31 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Melissa Menkel McGuire LLC
323 W. Camden Street, Suite 410, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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Posted by Jen | July 05, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Senior Vice President
Melissa and I first began to work together because her firm was approved counsel with our EPLI carrier. Now, I would not trust any of my Maryland matters to anyone but her. She is a true colleague and took the time to learn my Company, our industry, employee training, policies so we are 99.99% alwa...
Melissa Menkel McGuire's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked on employment investigations together."
"Melissa has worked in her specialty on my clients. They learned to rely on her, felt she was sensitive to their needs."
"I hold Melissa McGuire in exceptionally high regard both generally and specifically in her field of focus, employment litigation and negotiation on behalf of employers. On more than one occasion I have solicited her views on cases which I am handling on behalf of worker clients, and have gladly made referrals to her office of clients, particularly employers, seeking assistance in negotiation or litigation. Very strongly recommended."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 100 Attorneys, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 50 Female Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2017
SuperLawyer - Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 50 Female Attorneys, SuperLawyers
2016
Best Law Firm - Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2016
SuperLawyer - Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Law Firm - Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2015
SuperLawyer - Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2014
Best Lawyer- Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Law Firm - Employment Law -Management, Best Lawyers in America
2014
SuperLawyer - Employment Law, SuperLawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2010
"Go To" Business Lawyer, SmartCEO Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founder and Attorney, Law Office of Melissa Menkel McGuire LLC
1995 - 2011
Partner, Whiteford Taylor & Preston
1994 - 1995
Associate, Steptoe & Johnson
Associations
2010 - Present
Labor and Employment Council, Maryland State Bar AssociationChair Elect
2009 - Present
Better Business BureauBoard Member
2006 - Present
Better Business BureauPersonnel Committee
1995 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jackson v. American Healthways Government Services, Inc., et al.
Motion for Summary Judgment Granted, Affirmed on Appeal
Christian v. City of Annapolis
Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
Pettis v. House of Ruth Maryland, Inc.
Motion for Summary Judgment Granted, Affirmed on Appeal
Blakeney v. City of Annapolis
Motion to Dismiss Granted.
Education
1994
University of Maryland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
IPMA-HR - Patuxent River Basin - Quarterly Meeting
The Legal Implications of Criminal and Credit Background Checks in Employment
2007
Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting - Labor and Employment Law Section
Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act and Workers' Compensation
Publications
2013
Maryland Bar Journal
Criminal and Credit Background Checks in the Employment Context
2009
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Corporate damages under Title VII and other civil rights statues that apply to employment
2009
Maryland Bar Journal
Changing Personnel Issues in an Economic Downturn
Languages
English