Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A.

What Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A. does

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A. (JGL) is a full-service law firm headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, with a second office in Rockville, Maryland. Founded in 1968, the firm operates as a Professional Association and is independently partner-owned with no disclosed parent company or institutional investors. The firm serves clients across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and—through its whistleblower practice—nationwide, representing both individuals (family law, personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, medical malpractice, employment) and business entities (entity formation, real estate, commercial litigation, class actions).

JGL's practice is organized around 14 core service areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Criminal Defense, Estates & Trusts, Family Law, Labor & Employment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Whistleblower/Qui Tam. The firm has no proprietary technology product; its infrastructure is limited to a corporate website, a 'JGL Law for You' podcast distributed across major audio platforms, social media presence, and a ClientPay online payment portal. The firm's competitive positioning rests on its talent bench (38 attorneys including 17 named to Best Lawyers in America 2026 and 12 to Maryland Super Lawyers 2026) and a track record of landmark case outcomes, most notably the $345 million Community Health Network False Claims Act settlement and the two largest civil rights jury verdicts in Prince George's County history.

The firm's revenue model is traditional professional services billing: hourly rates, flat fees, and contingency arrangements (particularly for personal injury, medical malpractice, and qui tam work). Free initial consultations are offered for medical malpractice matters. Client acquisition is referral-driven and supplemented by content marketing, podcasts, career fair recruiting, and community sponsorships. The firm engages in co-counsel relationships with firms such as Preti Flaherty, Lite DePalma, and DeLaney & DeLaney on large matters, and maintains an ownership and governance structure led by Managing Director Paul Riekhof alongside a Principals group.

Name

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A.

Legal name

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A.

Website

https://jgllaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Joseph Greenwald & Laake is an independently owned Maryland/DC law firm founded in 1968, serving individuals and businesses across 14 practice areas—from family law and personal injury to class actions and whistleblower/qui tam—via offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD), Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Civil litigation
• Family law
• Personal injury
• Whistleblower representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenbelt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly/Fee-Based: Traditional law firm billing for legal services including hourly rates, flat fees for specific services, and contingency fees for personal injury and whistleblower cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A. is a full-service law firm delivering legal representation and counsel across 14 practice areas, including Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Criminal Defense, Estates & Trusts, Family Law, Labor & Employment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Whistleblower/Qui Tam. The firm serves both individuals and business/government clients through its Maryland offices and on a nationwide basis for select practice areas such as federal employment and qui tam litigation.

Product overview

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A. (JGL) is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services organized around 14 core practice areas. The firm operates as a traditional legal services provider rather than a technology product. Services span Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Appellate advocacy, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Criminal Defense, Estates & Trusts, Family Law, Labor & Employment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Whistleblower/Qui Tam matters. Additional client services include online payment processing through ClientPay and a podcast series called 'JGL Law for You.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediation and arbitration services led by experienced litigators to help parties resolve disputes efficiently without extended litigation, including through hearing officer appointments with organizations such as National Arbitration and Mediation.
• Appellate Appellate advocacy before Maryland, District of Columbia, and federal appellate courts, including research, writing, and oral arguments.
• Business Law Comprehensive business legal services including entity formation, business planning, tax planning, corporate transactions, and commercial matters for entrepreneurs, middle-market companies, and professional organizations.
• Civil Litigation Strategic advocacy in state and federal civil disputes, including administrative litigation, commercial disputes, consumer law, and professional license defense.
• Civil Rights Representation for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated, including excessive force, false arrest, illegal search, and wrongful conviction cases.
• Class Actions Class action litigation across consumer protection, data breach, employment discrimination, environmental, and wage and hour matters.
• Criminal Defense

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $345 million recovered in Medicare fraud case - largest FCA settlement of its kind in U.S. history
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles10 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios, LLPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023Co-counsel relationship in Fischer v. Community Health Network whistleblower case. Tim McCormack and Michael Smith represented the relator alongside JGL's team.
• Lite DePalmaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023Co-counsel in False Claims Act case against Community Health Network. Steve Greenfogel and Bruce Greenberg were part of the legal team.
• DeLaney & DeLaney LLCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023Local and employment counsel for whistleblower Thomas Fischer in Indianapolis. Kathleen DeLaney served as local counsel.
• Marriott International Inc.minorOthersJGL serves as lead counsel and liaison counsel in data breach class action against Marriott International Inc. related to Starwood Hotels data breach affecting 500 million guests.
• First Shift Justice ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJGL sponsors First Shift Justice Project's 2026 'Dance Like a Mother' fundraiser
• Georgetown University Law CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJGL attended Georgetown University Law Center Plaintiffs' Law Fair on March 18, 2025 to recruit law students

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jgl_law
• Facebookfacebook.com/joseph-greenwald-laake-pa-917063905073763
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joseph-greenwald-&-laake-p-a-?trk=top_nav_home
• Instagraminstagram.com/jgllaw

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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