Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA - Greenbelt, MD
Civil Rights Lawyers in Greenbelt, MD
6404 Ivy Lane Suite 400 Greenbelt, MD 20770
- Free Consultation
- 18 Super Lawyers®
- 22 Attorney Ratings
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27
Years
Experience
Greenbelt Civil Rights Law Firm
Updated: 10/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Rights
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Appellate
- Business Law
- Civil Litigation
- Class Actions
- Criminal Defense
- Estates & Trusts
- Family Law
- Labor & Employment
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
- Whistleblower/Qui Tam
Firm Information
Overview
When your fundamental rights or livelihood are on the line, we stand as your unyielding advocate. At Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA, in Greenbelt, Maryland, we deliver aggressive, solutions-based representation for individuals facing civil rights violations, systemic employment injustice and sexual harassment. Workplace retaliation and civil rights breaches demand more than standard advice. They require decisive action. We fight tirelessly to expose wrongdoing, restore your dignity and secure the justice and financial recovery you rightfully deserve.
Whistleblowers who uncover corporate deceit need fearlessness in their corner. We aggressively champion brave insiders and government entities in high-stakes whistleblower and qui tam actions. Our trial attorneys possess deep experience litigating complex fraud cases, from large-scale healthcare schemes to General Services Administration schedule and software certification fraud. When millions are at stake, we build ironclad cases that hold powerful organizations accountable and protect those who speak truth to power.
We blend approachable counsel with unyielding courtroom strength to serve executives, employees and sexual harassment victims across Washington, D.C. Our approach is built on relentless preparation and direct communication. While we maintain a compassionate, client-focused environment, we act as resolute fighters when taking on opposition. By combining strategic negotiation with aggressive litigation, we build bulletproof cases designed to protect your rights and secure a high-impact resolution.
At Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA, we make securing elite legal representation as seamless as possible. We offer virtual appointments so you can connect with our team safely and conveniently from anywhere, alongside flexible credit card payment options to ease your financial peace of mind. Effective, results-driven legal counsel should always be accessible, transparent and tailored to fit the realities of your life.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Adelman, Andrew M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Bryant, Matthew M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Cardinale, Bridget On a Super Lawyers® List
- Greenwald, Andrew E. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Grimm, Virginia B. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Grove, Valerie A. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Holland, Jay P. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Jacobsen White, Erika On a Super Lawyers® List
- Jorgenson, Barbara A. On a Super Lawyers® List
- LaFramboise, Drew On a Super Lawyers® List
- Leary, Kaitlin On a Super Lawyers® List
- Maloney, Timothy F. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Marmie, Evan On a Super Lawyers® List
- Nannis, Veronica B. On a Super Lawyers® List
- O'Brien, Timothy P. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Pavsner, Steven M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Prawde, Alyse On a Super Lawyers® List
- Urban, April M. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- 2018 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- Benchmark magazine, Local Litigation Star, 2012 - 2014
- Included on the 2018 Maryland list
- American Lawyer Media, Maryland Top Lawyer, 2013
Languages
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Seminar Speaker, Labor and Employment Law Topics for Bar Associations and other organizations
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Presenter, “Regulating Employer Hiring Decisions,” Maryland Chamber of Commerce Labor and Employment Law Conference, November 2014
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“Litigation Tips for Employment Cases,” panel moderator, Montgomery and Prince George’s County bar associations, February 2013
- “Whistleblower False Claims Act Cases,” seminar presenter, Maryland Employment Lawyers Association Conference, 2010 and 2013
Published Works
Articles
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Employment Law: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
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"Are mortgage loan officers exempt from the FLSA? Supreme Court asked to review Labor Department’s interpretation process," Thomson Reuters, Westlaw Journal, Volume 29 Issue 10, December 9, 2014
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Co-Author, “The Family and Medical Leave Act: A Practitioner’s Guide,” MSBA Employment Law Deskbook, (MSBA, 2014)
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"When Whistleblowers are Silenced,” AAJ Trial magazine, August 2010
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“Top Ten Tips for the Uninitiated Under the False Claims Act: What the Tour De France and Botox Have in Common,” DC Trial Lawyers magazine, April 2013
- Courts Enforcing Broad Whistleblower Protections; Amendments to False Claims Act expanded remedies for retaliation against contractors and others, The National Law Journal, April 13, 2015
Attorneys
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Barbara A. Jorgenson
Of Counsel
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Valerie A Grove
Principal
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Erika Jacobsen White
Principal
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Reed Spellman
Principal
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Matthew M. Bryant
Principal
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Steven Mudd
Senior Counsel
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Andrew M. Adelman
Principal
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Alyse L. Prawde
Principal
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Bridget Cardinale
Senior Counsel
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Evan Marmie
Associate
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Deborah Jaffe
Associate
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Lacey McMullan
Senior Counsel
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Lauren Matcha
Associate
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Renee Blocker
Senior Counsel
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Virginia Grimm
Senior Counsel
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Kaitlin Leary
Senior Counsel
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Timothy Maloney
Principal
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Andrew Greenwald
Principal
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Veronica Nannis
Principal
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Barbara A. Jorgenson
Of Counsel
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Valerie A Grove
Principal
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Erika Jacobsen White
Principal
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Reed Spellman
Principal
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Matthew M. Bryant
Principal
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Steven Mudd
Senior Counsel
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Andrew M. Adelman
Principal
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Alyse L. Prawde
Principal
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Bridget Cardinale
Senior Counsel
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Evan Marmie
Associate
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Deborah Jaffe
Associate
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Lacey McMullan
Senior Counsel
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Lauren Matcha
Associate
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Renee Blocker
Senior Counsel
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Virginia Grimm
Senior Counsel
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Contact
6404 Ivy Lane
Suite 400
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone Number: 240-297-1782
Fax Number: 301-220-1214
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Additional Maryland Locations
Rockville, MD (14.6 miles)
111 Rockville Pike
Suite 975
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone Number: 240-297-1782
Fax Number: 301-220-1214
Email: Send a message
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