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Lynette A. Whitfield

Lynette A. Whitfield, Esq.

20 years of experience
Employment Law, Family Law
Maryland

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Biography

Before starting her solo practice in Rockville, Maryland, Ms. Whitfield represented federal sector employees with a variety of labor and employment law issues. Since starting her practice in 2006, Ms. Whitfield has expanded her areas of practice to include Maryland unemployment and wage & hour cases, federal sector workers compensation, and domestic litigation.

Ms. Whitfield's interest in the practice of law stems from her interest in social justice issues and her sincere desire to serve underrepresented communities. To that end, Ms. Whitfield donates a large percentage of her time to volunteering in her community. Ms. Whitfield is currently a volunteer attorney with the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Program and the Women's Law Center of Maryland's Employment Law Hotline.

Practice Areas

Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Additional Practice Areas

Federal Sector Employment (Employee)
Veterans Benefits

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted
I accept Visa and Master Card payments.
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I charge $200 for a basic consultation.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Maryland
Since 2004

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Since 2010

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Since 2005

Professional Experience

Supervising Attorney, Pro Bono Clinic, Gaithersburg MD: Montgomery County, Maryland, Bar Foundation; 2015 - Current

Solo Practice Attorney: Lynette A. Whitfield, Esq.; 2006 - Current

Program Director: Law Entrepreneurs for Access Program; 2015 - 2017; Incubator for Attorneys beginning solo practice.

Associate: Passman & Kaplan, PC; 2004 - 2006

Education

The George Washington University Law School: J.D.; 2001 - 2004; Activities: West Publishing Award, Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, Consumer Law; Staff, The Environmental Lawyer (2002-2003)

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale: B.A. | Philosophy; 1994 - 1997; Honors: Cum Laude; Activities: Minors in Sociology & Women's Studies; Graduate, SIUC University Honors Program