Smithey Law Group Llc

What Smithey Law Group Llc does

Smithey Law Group LLC is a women-owned, Annapolis-headquartered law firm founded in 2018 by Joyce E. Smithey that focuses exclusively on employment and labor law representation across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. The firm operates from six offices (Annapolis headquarters, Bethesda, Baltimore, Columbia, Virginia Beach, and Washington DC) and provides a single unified practice covering administrative hearings, state and federal court litigation, and compliance counseling for both employees and employers. Its service portfolio spans wage and hour disputes, workplace discrimination (age, disability, race, sex, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation), sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, whistleblower, FMLA, equal pay, LGBTQ+, restrictive covenants, employee class actions, misclassification, defamation in employment, workplace privacy, public sector employment, severance negotiation, and EEOC/Maryland Department of Labor proceedings.

The firm bills on professional-services fee structures, with employee matters handled on contingency or hourly basis depending on case type and employer-counseling services billed under traditional professional-services engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining inbound consultations (phone and online request forms), referrals from other attorneys and HR professionals, and a strong earned-media footprint in outlets such as The New York Times, Washington Post, NBC Washington, Law360, and the Baltimore Business Journal. A formal 2020 affiliation with Flynn Law Group provides a cross-referral channel into adjacent practice areas.

Headcount stands at approximately 11-12 attorneys (four partners including Joyce Smithey, Reuben Wolfson, Lisa Walker, and David Moon, plus senior and associate counsel and of counsel) supported by intake, operations, paralegal, and law-clerk staff. The business relies on attorney thought-leadership, bar-association leadership (MSBA, MWELA, NELA), and a steady cadence of authored publications — including Joyce Smithey's authorship of the Fourth Edition of Maryland Rules Commentary and contributions to the MSBA Maryland Employment Law Deskbook — as the primary economic engine rather than on proprietary technology or AI-enabled tooling. Notable disclosed case outcomes include $2.1M severance negotiation and $2.2M discrimination results, and the firm holds Chambers USA Band 1, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Lawdragon, and Daily Record recognitions through 2025-2026.

Name

Smithey Law Group Llc

Legal name

Smithey Law Group LLC

Website

https://smitheylaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smithey Law Group LLC is a women-owned Annapolis-based employment and labor law firm serving both employees and employers across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia through six offices, with a bench headed by Chambers Band 1-ranked partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Law Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Compliance, Policy, EEO & Labor Law (BPACAPAM), Legal Practice Management & Case Management (BPAEAPAC), HR Compliance, Employment Law & Employee Relations Training (EDABAIAE)

Keywords

• Employment law services
• Labor law representation
• Workplace discrimination claims
• Wrongful termination
• Wage and hour disputes

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Employee Representation: Legal representation for employees in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and other employment law matters. Typically billed hourly or on contingency basis depending on case type.
2. Legal Services - Employer Counseling: Compliance counseling, policy development, employee handbook drafting, and defense of employment claims for employer clients.
3. Mediation Services: Certified mediator Joyce Smithey provides mediation services for employment disputes, offering confidential resolution alternatives to litigation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smithey Law Group LLC is a 100% women-owned employment and labor law firm that provides legal representation to both employees and employers throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. The firm handles workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, retaliation, whistleblower claims, severance negotiations, FMLA, ADA accommodations, restrictive covenants, employee class actions, equal pay claims, and mediation matters. Services span administrative hearings, EEOC and state agency proceedings, state and federal court litigation, and compliance counseling.

Product overview

Smithey Law Group LLC is a women-owned employment and labor law firm offering comprehensive legal services as a single unified practice. The firm provides a broad portfolio of specialized legal services covering the full spectrum of employment law matters for both employees and employers throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. Services include Employment Law representation, Wage Issues and Unpaid Wages, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Employee Contract and Severance Negotiations, Equal Pay Act claims, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wrongful Termination, Independent Workplace Investigations, LGBTQ+ Workplace Discrimination, Medical Leave/FMLA, Disability Accommodations, Whistleblower Litigation, Restrictive Covenants and Non-Competes, Employee Class Actions, Claim Prevention and Employee Handbooks, Workplace Privacy, Employee/Applicant Testing, Misclassification, Defamation, Public Sector Employment, and Retaliation claims. The practice spans administrative hearings, EEOC claims, state and federal court litigation, and day-to-day compliance counseling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment Law Services Comprehensive employment and labor law legal services representing both employees and employers throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia, covering administrative hearings, state and federal litigation, and day-to-day practice compliance.
• Wage Issues and Unpaid Wages Legal Services Legal representation in wage and hour disputes including unpaid wages, overtime compensation, commission disputes, improper deductions, and nonpayment upon termination under Maryland Wage Payment Law, Maryland Wage and Hour Law, and the FLSA.
• Discrimination Legal Services Legal representation in workplace discrimination matters covering age, disability, family responsibilities, genetic status, marital status, national origin, political opinion, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation under Civil Rights Act, ADEA, and Maryland statutes.
• Sexual Harassment and Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for employees and employers in sexual harassment claims under Title VII, including victim representation, employer defense, and claim prevention counseling.
• Employee Contract and Severance Negotiations Legal counsel for negotiating severance agreements and employment contracts, including settlement vs. suit considerations, confidentiality protections, non-compete agreements, and severance pay negotiations.
• Equal Pay Act Legal Services Legal representation in Equal Pay Act claims prohibiting wage discrimination based on gender, covering substantially equal job positions and various compensation forms including wages, bonuses, stock options, and benefits.
• Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Services Certified mediator services led by Joyce E. Smithey for resolving employment disputes efficiently through confidential, cost-effective, neutral mediation covering workplace conflicts, contract disputes, discrimination claims, and wrongful termination.
• Wrongful Termination Legal Services Legal representation for wrongful termination and wrongful discharge claims under state and federal law.
• Independent Workplace Investigations Independent workplace investigations to help employers understand misconduct or wrongdoing from a fair and objective viewpoint.
• LGBTQ+ Workplace Discrimination Legal Services Legal representation for LGBTQ+ employees facing workplace discrimination and mistreatment based on protected characteristics.
• Medical Leave and FMLA Legal Services Legal counsel for FMLA and medical leave matters under federal and state law.
• Disability Accommodations Legal Services Legal representation for ADA disability accommodations and discrimination matters in D.C. and Maryland.
• Whistleblower Litigation Legal representation for whistleblowers reporting illegal activity at work, protecting employees from retaliation for reporting violations.
• Restrictive Covenants and Non-Competes Legal Services Legal counsel for restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements, and non-solicitation matters in Maryland.
• Employee Class Action Legal Services Legal representation in employee class action lawsuits and collective actions in D.C. and Maryland.
• Claim Prevention and Employee Handbooks Legal services for employers including drafting employee handbooks, compliance counseling, and training to prevent employment litigation and claims.
• Public Sector Employment Legal Services Legal representation for public sector employees in Maryland.
• Retaliation and Reprisal Legal Services Legal representation for workplace retaliation and reprisal claims in Maryland.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.2M+ in notable case results disclosed

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flynn Law Group LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Formal affiliation between Flynn Law Group, LLC and Smithey Law Group, LLC announced in October 2020. Provides platform for mutual growth and client success in employment law and medical malpractice arenas. Ellen Flynn serves as of counsel attorney with Smithey Law Group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Maryland-founded full-service firm with substantial Baltimore footprint and a dedicated employment, labor, and benefits practice. Mid-Atlantic incumbent competing with Smithey for larger Maryland employer relationships.
• Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker: Maryland/DC-based full-service firm with a sizable employment-law practice group. Comparable regional positioning and competes for similar employer and employee clients in the Mid-Atlantic market.

Broad incumbents

• Jackson Lewis P.C. Largest U.S. management-side employment-law-only firm with a substantial Baltimore/DC office presence. Competes for the same employer-defense and policy-counseling work, with materially larger bench depth and geographic reach.
• Fisher Phillips LLP: National labor and employment boutique with multiple Mid-Atlantic offices. Closest pure-play employment-law competitor at scale, positioning against Smithey on both employer counseling and litigation defense.
• Epstein Becker & Green P.C. National labor, employment, and healthcare-focused firm with a strong DC office. Directly comparable in employment-law-only positioning and serves similar employer clients for compliance, policy, and litigation work in Maryland/DC/Virginia.
• Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart: Largest U.S. labor and employment law firm with deep Washington, DC presence and employer-defense practice that overlaps with Smithey's management-side offerings. Provides benchmark for what scaled employment-law boutique economics look like.
• Littler Mendelson P.C. Global employment and labor law firm with extensive DC and Mid-Atlantic coverage. Represents employers across the full spectrum of employment matters Smithey services on the management side, but at national scale.
• Seyfarth Shaw LLP: Full-service firm with one of the largest dedicated employment-law practices in the U.S. and a significant DC presence. Competes for both plaintiff and management work and offers a benchmark on full-service vs. pure-play employment economics.

Direct peers

• Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC: Maryland-based law firm where founder Joyce Smithey was an equity partner and Chair of Labor & Employment. Direct competitor for plaintiff and management-side employment work in the same regional market, with comparable Mid-Atlantic footprint and Chambers-band-recognized employment practice.
• Flynn Law Group LLC: Formally affiliated Maryland plaintiff-side firm with overlapping employment-law focus and shared Ellen Flynn of-counsel relationship. Operates as both a referral partner and a same-geography competitor for discrimination and wrongful-termination matters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smithey-law-group-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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