Attorneys

James Hammerschmidt

Co-President (He/Him)

301-841-0819
jrhammerschmidt@lerchearly.com

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It has been a pleasure working with you over the years. 

I will be transitioning to Lerch, Early & Brewer effective May 1, 2023.

For new and existing clients, you can contact me using the updated information above. 

Thanks again and I look forward to continuing our work together

Practice Areas
Bar Admissions

  • Maryland

  • District of Columbia

  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland

  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Education

  • J.D., Cum Laude, Saint Louis University School of Law, 1993
       - Executive Editor of the Public Law Review
       - Co-Editor-in-Chief of the American Bar Association’s Fidelity and Surety Law
       - Trial Advocacy Team member
       - Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society

  • B.S.B.A., Washington University in St. Louis, 1988

Accolades & Awards

  • "Top Lawyers," - Washingtonian magazine (2022)

  • Daily Record Power List of Top 25 Maryland Business & Employment Lawyers (2022)

  • Best Law Firms – U.S. News & Best Lawyers (2013-2023)
         - Tier 2 National Ranking for Litigation - Labor & Employment
         - Tier 2 National Ranking for Employment Law - Management
         - Tier 1 Metropolitan (D.C. area) Ranking for Litigation - Labor & Employment
         - Tier 1 Metropolitan (D.C. area) Ranking for Employment Law - Management

  • Best Lawyers in America - Best Lawyers (2016-2023)
         - Litigation - Labor and Employment
         - Employment Law - Management 

  • Maryland Super Lawyers (2014-2022)

  • Washington D.C. Super Lawyers (2014-2020)

  • "Top Attorneys," Bethesda Magazine ​(2019, 2021)
         - Employment - Employee
         - Employment - Employer

  • Recognized for his distinguished service to and leadership of the Federal Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section at the FBA Annual Meeting (2011)

  • “President’s Citation for Outstanding Service” from the Bar Association of Montgomery County (2008)

  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

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Civic & Community Involvement

  • Bar Association of Montgomery County
         - Member, Strategic Planning Committee (2013-2016)
         - Chair, Budget Committee (2016)
         - Treasurer, Montgomery County Bar Foundation (2014-2015)
         - Treasurer (2013-2014)
         - Treasurer-Elect (2012-2013)
         - Member, Executive Committee (2006-2008)
         - Committee Co-Chair, Bar Foundation Fall Outing Golf & Tennis Classic (2004-2008)
         - Member, Judicial Panel Selection Committee (2001-2004)
         - Co-Chair, Employment Law Section (2000-2001)
         - Co-Chair, District Court Mediation Program (1998-2001)

  • Maryland State Bar Association
         - Co-Chair, Managing Partners Group (2022-2023)
         - Member, Special Committee on Voir Dire (2012-2017)
         - Member, Labor & Employment Law Section Council (2004-2016)

  • Federal Bar Association
         - President, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association (2020-2021)
         - Board Member, Foundation of Federal Bar Association (2014-present)
         - Board Member, Labor and Employment Section (2005-2020)
         - Board Member, National Convention Committee (2011-2014)
         - Chairman of the Board, Board of Governors Maryland Chapter (2012-2013)
         - Secretary, Board of Governors Maryland Chapter (2011-2012)
         - Chair, Labor and Employment Section (2010-2011)
         - Treasurer, Board of Governors Maryland Chapter (2008-2011)
         - Treasurer, Labor and Employment Section (2008-2009)
         - Secretary, Labor and Employment Section (2007-2008)

  • American Bar Association
         - Member, Litigation and Employment Law Sections
         - Past Contributing Editor, Employment Discrimination Law (3d Ed.) and Annual Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation
     

  • Member – Montgomery County Society for Human Resource Management

  • The American Employment Law Council
         - Member (2013-present)
         - Advisory Board Member (2017-2020)

  • National Finance Industry Employment Lawyes Committee
         - Member (2017-present)

  • Pro bono Membership on Board of Directors - Lubuto Library Partners - A 501(c)(3) organization working to build children’s libraries and create educational opportunities for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa

  • Board Counsel to the Board of Trustees - Green Acres School (2006-2009)

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