James R. Hammerschmidt has been named co-president of the firm, joining Robert H. Maclay on the Operating Committee.

Patricia M. Weaver received the 2013 Professionalism Award from the Bar Association of Montgomery County in recognition of her exemplary conduct, long-standing service and extraordinary accomplishments in the legal field.

Allison L. Lee was elected president of the Montgomery County Chapter of Business and Professional Women of Maryland, a group that supports legislation to ensure equality, equity and economic change for women.

Glenn Cooper recently wrote and produced “Standards & Methods of Corporate and LLC Control in Maryland,” which was distributed to all of the judges on the state’s Business & Technology Court.

Glenn Cooper and Howard B. Soypher were both named among the region’s “Top Divorce Attorneys” in the December 2012 issue of Washingtonian Magazine.

The Supreme Court has rejected human gene patents. This will have an impact on areas of genetic research; however, the decision makes clear that much, perhaps most, genetic research and discovery remains eligible for gene patent protection.

Unpaid internships do not avoid minimum wage requirement, and may expose employers to costly lawsuits.

Supreme Court rules that Federal Employees’ Group Life Insur. Act preempts Virginia statute, allowing ex-spouse to collect death benefits and avoid personal liability.

There are any number of mistakes you don’t want to make in appealing a trial court’s decision. Here are specific things you want to avoid when filing a notice of appeal.

Maryland Court of Appeals rules that MTA bus driver with heart disease is not entitled to ADA protections or reasonable accommodations for his disability.

Preparing a prenuptial agreement requires sufficient lead time in order to accommodate negotiating time and avoid pre-wedding acrimony.

New Maryland law provides favored treatment for pregnant employees.

Third Circuit agrees that NLRB recess appointments are unconstitutional, and dramatically expands the scope of potentially invalid NLRB decisions.

Maryland Court of Special Appeals holds corporate Pre-Injury Releases are not binding on minors.

Welcome to The Law Firm of Paley Rothman

For more than 40 years, working on behalf of an impressive mix of business and individual clients, the law firm of Paley Rothman has provided a wide range of legal counsel and representation in such diverse and demanding practice areas as business & commercial transactions, tax, real estate, litigation, estate planning and employment law among others. Now totaling more than 30 attorneys, the firm embraces the time-honored virtues of integrity and hard work, and has earned a reputation that makes us and our clients proud.

Paley Rothman’s formula for success is as simple as the law is complex. Our lawyers’ dedication to their clients is matched by an equally strong commitment to recognize and react to the changing landscape that is today’s legal system. That ever-expanding knowledge of the law is what allows them to handle the most complicated legal matters, delivering the resources–and the responsiveness–to protect our clients’ short-term interests and provide for their long-term success.

Much like any service industry, the legal profession relies on communication and continuity in anticipating client needs and providing practical and cost-effective solutions in a timely manner. Paley Rothman’s achievements are at least in part a function of our stability; many of the firm’s attorneys and support staff have worked together for more than a quarter century.

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Welcome to The Law Firm of Paley Rothman