Ruth Ann Azeredo

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Ruth Ann Azeredo

4.5
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 34 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Government

1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD

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About Ruth

Biography

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 70%

Discrimination, Retaliation, Whistleblower, Federal Employees, MSPB, EEOC, Litigation in federal and state courts, Arbitration, Mediations, Hearings, Contract negotiation and review, Wrongful termination, Reasonable accommodation, Disability, FINRA

70%
Business 15%

Ownership disputes, contract negotiation and review, litigation (either bringing lawsuit or defending), breach of contract, partnership disputes, government contracts, legal representation in business compliance matters.

15%
Government 15%

FOIA and Privacy Act, Open Records Act, complaints with Department of Labor, EEOC, Department of Justice (in regards to discrimination), state enforcement agencies.

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo LLC

1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD, 21401

azeredolegal.com/

Ruth Ann Azeredo's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Asad Ullah | March 24, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very helpful Attorney

I had consulted Ruth Anne regarding a wage claim and she went above and beyond and help and guide me through the process of my unpaid claim. Very knowledgeable and I wish her all the best.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Attorney Who Knows What She is Doing!

Ruth Ann's experience and knowledge of EEO law is amazing. Even the mediator said she learned things from Ruth Ann as well as the representation from the other side. Most of all she knows how to properly conduct negotiations, and in my case this resulted in a very positive outcome.

Posted by Meredith | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the best

Ruth is an incredible lawyer and works with you in such a calming manner. When you’re fighting a federal agency there are times when it feels like you have no chance. But she NEVER gives up. She is heavily invested in her clients and treated my problems as if they were her own. She fiercely depos...ed multiple agency supervisors and got them to make numerous damning admissions that were clearly at odds with what they stated in their ROI declarations. Ruth helped me reach a very successful resolution and hiring her was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my career.

Posted by Robin | August 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, professional, and will fight for her clients

"Ms. Azeredo is very professional, knows the law, and will fight for her clients. She took my case, was upfront with me, and communicated with me every step of the way. She is a force to be reckoned with. She changed my life for the better. I highly recommend her and will be forever be grateful for... her help. "

Posted by Laurie | August 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service!

Ms. Azeredo did a wonderful job representing me in an issue I had a couple of years ago when my employer failed to reasonably accommodate my disability and I was in fear of losing my job. Due to her assertiveness and expert knowledge of employment law, we avoided litigation and I received the relief... I needed. I am very grateful to have had her assistance and would highly recommend her.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

DISABILITY RIGHTS ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR, ACQ5 Global Awards

2020

Top Attorney of North America, Who's Who Legal

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2019

Disability Rights Attorney of the Year, M&A Global Awards

2019

Top Attorney of North America, Who's Who Legal

2019

Top Attorney of North America, Who's Who Legal

2017

DISABILITY RIGHTS ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR, ACQ5 Global Awards

2017

Disability Rights Attorney of the Year-Maryland, Lawyer International

2016

Top Attorney of North America, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

1991 - 2000

Attorney, United States Department of Agriculture, Office of General Counsel

Associations

2008 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

1991 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Caire v. Conifer Value Based Care, LLC, 982 F. Supp. 2d 582 (D.MD. 2013)

Successfully avoided arbitration and was allowed to stay in federal court. After overcoming a motion to dismiss at to the disability and FMLA claims, the matter settled.

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Education

1991

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD

1983

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2020

LexisNexis publication Gentner v. Maryland Dept of Transportation

2013

LexisNexis publication Caire v. Conifer Value Based Care, LLC, 982 F. Supp. 2d 582 (D.MD. 2013)

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

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