Towson, MD Wrongful Termination Lawyer

Supportive Wrongful Termination Attorneys for Clients in Towson, Maryland

A sudden, unjust firing can shatter financial security, derail career plans, and inflict deep emotional distress. Losing a job through wrongful termination often comes without warning, leaving employees scrambling to pay bills, support families, and rebuild professional reputations. If you believe that you were fired for unlawful reasons, a Towson wrongful termination lawyer can help you understand your rights, pursue compensation, and hold the responsible parties to account.

At Freedman Law, LLC, we provide superior advocacy and counsel to employees facing the fallout of a wrongful termination. Our team combines strategic litigation experience with compassionate guidance, ensuring you are heard and protected at every stage. Attorney Lindsay Freedman has helped thousands of employees navigate complex employment law issues, including retaliation claims and high-stakes wrongful termination actions.

What Counts as a Wrongful Termination?

Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee in violation of state or federal law. Maryland recognizes wrongful termination claims under multiple legal frameworks. Under state law, you cannot be terminated in breach of an employment contract, whether written, oral, or implied. You also cannot be fired for exercising rights granted by the Maryland Wage and Hour Law or in retaliation for reporting workplace safety violations under the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act.

At the federal level, wrongful termination claims arise under statutes such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (for firings based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (for unjust firing of older employees), the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and whistle-blower protections, and other laws.

An unlawful firing may also violate public-policy exceptions to at-will employment such as dismissing an employee for refusing to engage in illegal activity at the employer's direction. When you bring a wrongful termination claim, our Towson wrongful termination lawyers analyze both state and federal avenues to identify every possible basis for relief.

What Is a Legally Protected Activity?

A legally protected activity is any action you take that the law safeguards from employer retaliation. Examples include filing a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR), requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability, taking medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or reporting wage and hour violations. Protected activity also covers internal complaints to human resources or supervisors about harassment, discrimination, safety hazards, or unlawful behavior.

When you engage in these activities, the law prohibits your employer from punishing you, whether through demotion, reduced hours, negative performance reviews, or firing. If your termination followed closely on the heels of a protected complaint, it may form the basis of a retaliation-based wrongful termination claim. Our attorneys will gather documentation to establish a clear link between your protected activity and the adverse employment action.

If you believe that you have been retaliated against for engaging in a protected activity, the EEOC has a field office located in Baltimore at GH Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Suite 1432.

How Can I Prove That I Was Wrongfully Fired?

Proving wrongful termination requires demonstrating that your firing contravened legal protections. If you believe that you were fired for engaging in a protected activity or simply because you belonged to a protected class, you should document any correspondence with your employer or your HR department, as this may serve as valuable evidence. Your employer's stated reason for firing you (such as lackluster performance) may not line up with the facts, which an attorney can interrogate.

Our Towson wrongful termination lawyers excel at uncovering pretext. We analyze performance evaluations, attendance records, and internal communications to expose weaknesses in the employer's narrative.

Workplace Discrimination in Wrongful Termination Claims

Discrimination frequently underlies wrongful termination. If you were fired because of a protected characteristic, you may pursue a discrimination-based wrongful termination claim. We assess both state protections under the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act and federal safeguards under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Discriminatory firings can be subtle, like targeting only employees of a certain group for layoff while retaining others with comparable performance. Our attorneys can interview witnesses, review personnel decisions, and track patterns in hiring and firing to build a compelling case for a wrongful termination claim.