Employment Law Center of Maryland

I had an excellent experience with Managing Attorney William Chavez. I booked a severance agreement review and it was absolutely worth it. Will was thorough, efficient, knowledgeable, and genuinely present and human in his approach. He carefully reviewed the agreement, translated the legalese into plain English so I could clearly understand my options, identified provisions worth considering, and helped me think through the practical and emotional costs and benefits of negotiating. I especially appreciated the balance of his measured, realistic advice with the genuine human connection he brought to the conversation. It never felt purely transactional. I left the consultation feeling informed, confident in my decision, and with real peace of mind. I absolutely recommend Will and the Employment Law Center of Maryland to anyone who needs thoughtful, practical employment-law guidance!

I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for all your help and the accommodations you made today. I truly appreciate you going the extra mile to assist me on such short notice, especially while navigating the various challenges and scheduling conflicts. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Lauren Thomas for taking the time to walk me through everything and explain the details so thoroughly. Your time, patience, and support mean a great deal to me. Thank you both again for your understanding and assistance

If you're looking for counsel that places humanity, transparency, and accountability first, you've found the right organization with ELC. I had the honor to work with William Chavez and Lauren Thomas. Both ensured that they had all of the contextual details pertaining to my case -- along with the surface facts -- before jumping to any conclusions. I had spoken to other legal organizations that quickly dismissed me without considering the context, but not ELC. Lauren took not one, but two calls with me as my case became more complicated. She had kept my initial notes, treated me seriously with respect, and identified that I needed more help; then came William. With his empathy, practicality, legal code expertise, time, and belief in reasonable action, William successfully closed my case (meeting all of my goals), and I've been able to heal with peace and confidence. I can't imagine many legal organizations that are willing to listen; truly hear and believe what their client is seeking, but ELC proved to be the exception. Thank you Lauren and William, along with the ELC team for alleviating a scary situation for me and my family. I'm forever grateful and wish you all the greatest success.