Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Employment Law Representation in Maryland
Singleton Law Group is a premier legal practice dedicated to labor and employment law, with over 34 years of experience serving clients in Maryland and beyond. Our team provides comprehensive legal representation including contract and severance negotiations, workers' compensation matters, union representation, and administrative proceedings before licensing boards in the healthcare industry. Recognized nationally as one of the most renowned employment law firms, we combine decades of expertise with personalized counsel to address complex legal challenges. Our founder, John M. Singleton, brings unparalleled credentials including AV Preeminent ratings, Superlawyer distinctions, and Best Lawyers in America recognition. We specialize in protecting workers' rights across diverse industries while offering strategic legal solutions for small businesses and labor unions. Our practice extends to intellectual property, personal injury, and civil litigation matters through strategic collaborations with qualified legal partners. With offices in Hunt Valley, Maryland, we serve clients throughout Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and Carroll County. Our commitment to affordable legal services ensures accessibility for individuals, unions, and small businesses seeking expert representation. Through a combination of trial experience, mediation expertise, and deep understanding of evolving employment laws, we deliver results-driven legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Employment Contracts
Wage Disputes
Discrimination Cases
Workers Compensation
Union Representation
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Among the Highest Rated Maryland Employment Attorneys:
- Superlawyers by Baltimore Magazine
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers Baltimore Business Journal
- Best Lawyers Washington Post
- AV- Highest Ratings Martindale
Associations and certifications
- AV Preeminent
- Superlawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Employment Contracts
Our employment contract specialists provide expert review and negotiation services for professionals and businesses. We ensure fair terms, protect client interests, and identify potential legal risks in employment agreements. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling complex contract matters for executives, healthcare professionals, and small businesses.
Wage Disputes
We represent workers in wage and hour disputes including unpaid overtime, misclassification, and minimum wage violations. Our team handles collective actions and individual claims under FLSA and Maryland wage laws. We also advise businesses on compliance with evolving wage regulations to prevent legal disputes.
Discrimination Cases
Our firm specializes in employment discrimination cases involving race, gender, age, and disability discrimination. We handle sexual harassment claims, wrongful termination cases, and retaliation claims before EEOC and MCHR. We provide confidential consultations and aggressive representation for victims of workplace discrimination.
Workers Compensation
We assist injured workers with workers' compensation claims and appeals. Our attorneys navigate Maryland's complex workers' comp system to ensure proper medical treatment and fair financial compensation. We represent clients in disputes over denied claims, medical benefits, and permanent disability determinations.
Union Representation
We provide comprehensive legal representation for labor unions including collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and unfair labor practice charges. Our services include representation before NLRB and other regulatory bodies, as well as arbitration and mediation services for union-management disputes.
People
John M. Singleton
Attorney at Law
With over 30 years of experience, John M. Singleton is a nationally recognized employment law attorney. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America for 15 consecutive years and received the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for 24 years. A former federal prosecutor and special master for the US District Court, he specializes in complex employment litigation and workers' rights advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Singleton Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in labor and employment law, including discrimination cases, wage disputes, employment contracts, workers' compensation, and union representation. We also handle intellectual property and civil litigation matters through strategic partnerships.
How can I schedule a consultation with your firm?
Contact us directly at (410) 299-6071 to speak with our intake team. We offer consultations in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with special arrangements available for other locations upon request.
What payment options are available for legal services?
We offer flexible fee structures including contingency arrangements, hourly rates, and retainer agreements. Payment options are tailored to each client's specific situation and financial resources.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Maryland including Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and Carroll County. Our main office is located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What credentials distinguish your firm from others?
Our firm holds multiple national recognitions including AV Preeminent ratings, Superlawyer distinctions, and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 15 consecutive years. We combine these accolades with personalized legal representation.
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Steve Lapier
Nov 19, 2017
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John Singleton is currently handling my wrongful termination case. I am beyond pleased with the promptness and helpfulness of him and his staff. I have the utmost confidence that our case will have a positive outcome. I would highly recommend John Singleton to anyone in need of a knowledgable lawyer who actually cares about his clients.
Susan S.
Nov 19, 2017
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I honestly can't say enough good things about The Singleton Law Group. The professionalism, honesty and respect they have for their clients, certainly surpasses Excellent, but what really sets them apart from any other Law Firm is the passion for the work that they do and the compassion they have for their clients. It was hard enough for me to make that agonizing decision to obtain an attorney, especially when it involves your life and or your career but Mr. Singleton and his staff made it easy, they take the time to not only explain each and every step in detail, they take it at a pace that is comfortable for you. They go above and beyond to make sure you are well taken care of as an individual. I would certainly highly recommend The Singleton Law Firm to anyone who needs an attorney.