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Baltimore harbor where Fortis Employment Law works on wrongful termination cases

The Award-Winning

Maryland Employment Lawyers

A wrongful termination changes everything. We help Maryland employees change what happens next.

$3,000,000+

Recovered for clients¹

4.9/5

Rating on Google

200+

State/federal cases¹

3,500+

Employees assisted¹

4

Attorneys and professionals

¹ Figures represent the cumulative career totals and experience of Fortis attorneys across all prior tenures and firms.

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Practice Areas

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Wrongful Termination

02

Retaliation

03

Workplace Discrimination

05

Medical & Family Leave

Client Reviews and Testimonials

5/5

Gordon P.

Joseph was amazing and knowledgeable towards my situation. He gave me the best advice on moving forward. Very professional and heard every word I said. I'd definitely recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal employment attorneys. Thanks again Joseph!!

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5/5

Christianne W.

These are the types of law firms that I like to keep in contact with because they maintain their integrity and their transparency to helping the little people.

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5/5

Anonymous

No nonsense, no filler, gives great legal advice and very supportive throughout the entire process! Highly recommend!

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5/5

Paulina R.

Joseph gave me practical insights into norms and addressed my concerns with actionable appropriate next steps. I appreciate his honesty and straightforwardness in a time of high stress. Highly recommend.

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5/5

Michelange E.

He listed to my concern and explained the law. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. I would highly recommend.

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5/5

Matthew M.

I couldn’t be more impressed with his professionalism and dedication. His responsiveness made a stressful process feel far more manageable.

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Annapolis Maryland where Fortis Employment Law litigates hostile work environment cases

Where We Work

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Our Maryland Employment Attorneys and Professional Staff

We are a boutique litigation firm that does one thing: represent Maryland employees. From the courtrooms of Baltimore and Bethesda to the corridors of Annapolis and Frederick, this is where we live, work, and litigate.

We are built for professionals facing serious workplace crises. We are local, direct, and prepared for every case to reach its conclusion—whether that is a strategic severance, reasonable accommodations, or your day in court for a wrongful termination.

Founder and Managing Director Joseph W. Gibson is recognized by the Daily Record as one of Maryland’s most influential employment lawyers. He represents employees in high-stakes wrongful termination and retaliation litigation across the state.

Joseph Gibson

Managing Director

Nathan Holliman is an attorney at Fortis Employment Law specializing in high-stakes employment disputes. A Peggy Browning Fellow with an elite background in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Nathan leverages sophisticated negotiation strategies to secure leverage and results for recently terminated Maryland professionals.

Nathan Holliman

Attorney

Jaysie Mahusay serves as Finance Director at Fortis, bringing a rare dual background as a Certified Public Accountant and a foreign-licensed attorney. She provides the rigorous financial analysis and case valuation necessary to secure maximum leverage for our Maryland litigation team.

Jaysie Mahusay

Finance Director

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Latest Cases & Legal Insights

Schedule a Free Consultation

Schedule a Free Consultation
February 2026
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Week starting Sunday, February 8
Time zone: Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)Phone call
Tuesday, Feb 10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Your booking is tentative; our team will promptly review your case details and notify you via email if your appointment is confirmed.

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