For Maryland Employees
Fortis Employment Law was built for one purpose: To provide Maryland professionals with the elite, transparent representation they need when their careers are on the line.
A Storied History
1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) made it illegal to fire or mistreat employees based on race, sex, religion, or national origin, laying the foundation for modern discrimination and wrongful termination claims that we still litigate every day.
1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) required employers to provide reasonable accommodations and banned disability-based termination, forming the backbone of many Maryland retaliation and failure-to-accommodate cases we handle.
2007
Maryland enacted the Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA), giving Maryland workers state-level protections that often go further than federal law and allowing cases to be brought locally, where juries better understand workplace realities.
2019
The Maryland General Assembly expanded workplace protections through amendments to FEPA and related statutes, increasing damage caps and strengthening employee rights in counties like Montgomery and Prince George’s, changes we actively leverage in litigation strategy.
2022
Maryland’s Time to Care Act and continued expansions of wage, retaliation, and worker-protection laws reflected a shift toward stronger enforcement, reinforcing our focus on holding employers accountable when they assume the law won’t be enforced.
Meet Your Legal Allies
We are a tight-knit, high-powered team of attorneys and professional staff dedicated to exceptional client service. We treat the attorney-client relationship as a partnership, prioritizing frequent communication and radical transparency regarding the strengths and risks of every case.
When we accept a matter, we invest substantial time and resources into it. Our clients are smart professionals who want straight answers, and we provide the experienced judgment they need.
Our Values
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Judgment Over Volume
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Relentless Preparation
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Respect for the Client's Stakes
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Straight Talk
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Accountability
Careers (we're hiring!)
Fortis is a litigation boutique built for people who take the work seriously. We handle complex employment cases for Maryland employees and keep our caseload intentionally small so the work is done thoughtfully and well. We value sound judgment, preparation, and clear thinking over flash or volume. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, expectations are high, and professionalism is non-negotiable, we’re always open to hearing from people who take pride in getting it right.