James R. Hammerschmidt has been named co-president of the firm, joining Robert H. Maclay as a member of 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 profession.

Allison L. Lee has been 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 M. Cooper and Howard B. Soypher were both named among the region’s “Top Divorce Attorneys” in the December 2012 issue of Washingtonian Magazine.

U.S. Court of Appeals invalidates NLRB requirement that employers post notice of employees’ union rights.

NLRB issued a new Advice Memorandum providing specific guidelines on employers' confidential investigation policies.

At the close of this year’s session, five employment law measures passed both houses of Maryland’s legislature. It is likely that all five MD employment law measures will be enacted.

Rejecting Fourth Circuit precedent, First Circuit finds that ERISA plan administrator exceeded its discretion by denying employee long term disability benefits on the grounds that risk of relapse does not qualify as a present disability.

The Supreme Court's rejection of class certification in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend has implications for how employers may defend against class action lawsuits.

District Court refuses to enforce arbitration clause of independent contractor agreement on the basis that the clause bars discovery and requires successful plaintiffs to bear the cost of arbitration.

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.

Anticipating Business Opportunities. Delivering Legal Solutions.

Welcome to The Law Firm of Paley Rothman