Quinn Patton: Employment Law. Business Law. Litigation.
At Quinn Patton, we represent employers, employees, and business owners throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C.
From workplace discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination to human resources compliance, employment contracts, business disputes, and litigation, we provide strategic legal counsel focused on protecting your interests..
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Quinn Patton | Your Trusted Business and Employment Lawyers
Whether you're standing up for your rights as an employee, addressing a difficult workplace decision, or protecting a business you've built, the right legal guidance can make a meaningful difference.
For Employees and Professionals
Your career, livelihood, and professional reputation matter. Whether you're facing workplace discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, or a dispute over an employment agreement, we help you understand your rights, evaluate your options, and pursue a resolution that protects your interests.
For Employers and Businesses
We help employers prevent legal problems, manage workplace challenges, and protect their businesses. From human resources compliance and employee training to workplace investigations, employment contracts, and litigation, our attorneys provide practical guidance grounded in the realities of running a business.
When Litigation Becomes Necessary
Some disputes cannot be resolved through advice or negotiation alone. Our attorneys represent individuals and businesses in employment and business litigation, bringing careful preparation, strategic judgment, and determined advocacy to every case.
Let's Discuss What Comes Next.
Whether you're trying to prevent a legal problem or facing one already, we're ready to listen, assess your situation, and help you determine the next steps.
Schedule a consultation with an attorney today.
For Employers
We help business leaders anticipate and avoid risk long before it becomes litigation. Our business attorneys partner with management teams and HR leaders to design compliant policies, conduct comprehensive workplace audits, and deliver tailored training that builds confident leadership and operational efficiency.
From start-ups seeking scalable HR infrastructure to established businesses facing workforce transitions, we act as an extension of your team—turning legal complexity into business strategy.
Our business attorneys advise on hiring practices, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee separations, ensuring every step is fair, compliant, and defensible.
We also assist with handbook development, investigations, and workplace culture issues, helping HR teams strengthen the systems that sustain healthy organizations.
For Employees
We represent private-sector and federal employees in discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims; guide professionals through reductions in force (RIFs), discharges, removals, and wrongful terminations; and review employment, severance, settlement agreements, and sexual harassment claims with precision and discretion.
We also counsel clients facing disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and workplace investigations, ensuring every response protects both your rights and your long-term career goals.
Our team understands how power operates inside organizations—and how to make the law work for you.
Whether you’re confronting unfair treatment, negotiating a new position, or facing an adverse personnel action, Quinn Patton employment attorneys bring the same strategic precision we offer to employers—applied to your defense, your rights, and your future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is wrongful termination in Maryland?
Wrongful termination in Maryland is guided by Maryland and federal law. It's wrongful termination if the employer violates state or federal law. Read to learn more.
Can I Sue For Discrimination?
There are a lot of factors that must be considered when determining if a person can sue for discrimination. Read more to see if you qualify.
What is 'at-will' employment?
The “at-will statutes” make it possible to fire an employee without giving them a verbal or written warning. However, they cannot discriminate. Read to learn more.
How Do I File a Claim with the EEOC?
Get tips on how to file a claim with the EEOC and what to do if the EEOC issues a mediation request or right to sue letter. Read more here.
How can a sexual harassment lawyer help me?
A sexual harassment lawyer can answer your questions, work to protect your rights and seek compensation. Read to learn more.
What Can I Do If I Am Being Discriminated Against?
We recommend taking these three initial steps to address workplace discrimination. Read to learn more.
