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Biography
Steven Brown is an experienced employment attorney who practices in both state and federal courts. His practice focuses on representing clients through litigation involving pay disputes, claims of discrimination, contract issues, and other employment matters. With an eye toward preempting litigation in the first place, Steven regularly counsels employers on ever-changing best practices involving employee termination, wages and overtime, leave, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, discrimination investigations, and discipline.
Steven graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He graduated with honors from the Florida State University College of Law.
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Licensed in Maryland for 12 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
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Location
McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC
706 Giddings Ave., Ste. 305, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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Steven Alexander Brown's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
100% Recommend for Employment Matters
Concise, attentive and very knowledgeable. Steven helped us make the best of an unpleasant situation.
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent customer service with positive results.
I was pleasantly surprised by how easy Steven made everything. He explained how the process and the case went exactly the way he explained it. Initially I was apprehensive about hiring a lawyer, but I never felt a reason to doubt I was in good hands. I highly recommend Steven as a lawyer.
Posted by Ora | April 7, 2015
Review and Recommendation for Steven Alexander Brown
I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Steven A. Brown for many months over an issue with a former employee. He is very knowledgeable and kept me informed of every aspect of the case. Steven has the two components that I feel are most important for a lawyer and they are honesty and ...
Posted by Joe | February 9, 2015
Honest & Profesional
I contacted Mr. Brown in regards to my employment situation. He reviewed the material I emailed him. He spent a great deal of time explaining me the pros & cons of my case by phone & gave me suggestions on how to proceed. Other attorneys were more concerned about getting me in there offices for a ...
Steven Alexander Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steven is an extremely professional and talented attorney, and is a real asset to the legal community in Annapolis. I fully endorse him for Labor & Employment matters, or any civil litigation."
"Steven is a knowledgeable and reliable employment law attorney. He not only handles his cases with tactical skill, he is responsive and informative throughout the entire matter. He truly cares about his clients, and takes the time to understand their personal needs. I would eagerly recommend Steven."
Michael Vaghaiwalla
Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Steven is a excellent attorney with a great moral compass. His passion for the law and his clients are unparalleled. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven A. Brown is an incredibly hard worker and genuine advocate for his clients' rights. He is very skilled in his areas of practice, and I would highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Outstanding Pro Bono Service, The Florida State College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, Council Baradel
2013 - 2016
Associate, Law Offices of Mark W. Howes, LLC
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, United States Department of Education
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, School Board of Broward County Florida
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
City of BowieEducation Committee
2013 - Present
City of BowieBoard of Personnel Appeals
Sample of Legal Cases
Kirin v. Barone, C-02-CV-15-001486
Win
Unemployment Benefits
Win
Federal Employee Disciplinary Action
Win
Education
2013
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Best Practices for Protecting Your Restaurant Against Employee Wage and Hour Lawsuits
Wage and Hour Law
2015
Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Testimony in Support of House Bill 1239 -- Repealing Maryland's Civil Recovery Statute
2015
House Judicial Committee Hearing
Testimony in Support of House Bill 429 -- Amending Maryland's Civil Recovery Statute
Publications
2016
Council Baradel Employment Law Blog
New Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Standards
2016
Council Baradel Employment Law Blog
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – the importance of keeping wage and hour records for your employees.
2016
Council Baradel Employment Law Blog
New Minimum Wage Rate Effective July 1st, 2016
2016
Council Baradel Employment Law Blog
Tipping Off Your Tipped Employees About the FLSA Tip Credit is Just the Tip of the Ice Berg – What You Need to Know About the Tip Credit.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get unemployment in Maryland if I received a severance package?
25 Oct 2015
Q&A
In MD is a probation case "PBJ" considered an "Open" case when it comes to clearing a background check?
15 Oct 2015