Employment Law, Business Law, School Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Claims and Personal Injury
All clients of the Thatcher Law Firm receive the same individualized attention and excellent service, whether they are a corporation, individual employee, criminal defendant or school board. Our firm carefully selects cases so that we always have the resources to devote equal energy and attention to each client.
Regardless of your legal need in employment, criminal, business or school law, you can be assured that you are receiving high-quality service from attorneys with unique experience and superior qualifications. Please contact the firm today to arrange an appointment.
Employment Defense
Our work in employment defense cases is strengthened by our knowledge of and experience in employment plaintiff law. We know both sides of discrimination claims, EEOC proceedings, wage-and-hour claims, and additional employee actions and disputes. We have the insight and skill to assist your business with employment defense matters such as:
- Title VII: Discrimination Claims
- ADEA: Age Discrimination
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Handbooks
- Legal Compliance Training
- Workers' Compensation
Employment Plaintiff
The Thatcher Law Firm and managing partner Linda Hitt Thatcher have a long history of representing individual employees in plaintiffs' actions against employers. We understand that an employment dispute, discrimination or wrongful discharge can overtake the rest of your life. Our Maryland-Washington, D.C., employment disputes lawyers can represent you in cases involving:
- Title VII: Sex, Race, National Origin and Religious Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- ADA: Disability Discrimination
- Glass Ceiling Claims
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Severance Agreements
- Covenants Not to Compete
- Wage Claims
- Retaliatory Termination
- Wrongful Discharge
Employment Mediation
Managing member, Linda Hitt Thatcher, is a certified civil mediator who has more than 25 years of experience practicing employment law. She uses her skills in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and mediation to help businesses and employees reach solutions without the need for expensive, time-consuming litigation.
Business Law
Thatcher Law Firm offers comprehensive business law and commercial law services for companies, nonprofits and faith-based organizations. From contracts and setup to employment matters and litigation, our lawyers have the experience to provide aggressive yet cost-effective representation for:
School Law
The firm represents school districts and boards in a broad spectrum of legal and educational issues. Our school law practice is led by attorney Abbey G. Hairston, former general counsel to two public school systems.
Criminal Defense
Wayne B. Wiseman leads the firm's criminal defense practice. He works directly with each criminal law attorney at the firm, providing guidance with more than 25 years of experience. We handle state and federal criminal defense for everything from DUI to complex financial crimes. Attorney Wiseman also does appellate work.
Civil Rights Claims
Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals from unlawful discrimination in public accommodations. With our employment discrimination experience, the firm is well equipped to handle these civil rights claims as well. We are also well versed in Section 1983 claims involving the deprivation of rights under the color of the law and enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Personal Injury
If you suffered losses due to the negligence of another party, the Thatcher Law Firm can help you obtain fair compensation. We handle personal injury claims involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, car accidents and professional negligence.
Maryland-Washington, D.C., Title VII Discrimination and Harassment Lawyers
To schedule an appointment, please contact the Thatcher Law Firm in Greenbelt, Maryland.
