The Law Firm of Stephen S Burgoon - Frederick, MD

Strategic Employment and Business Law Advocacy in Frederick, Maryland

Workplace disputes and complex commercial matters require insightful, highly focused legal counsel. Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, The Law Firm of Stephen S. Burgoon provides exceptional legal guidance to employees, executives, and business owners throughout Frederick County, Montgomery County, and the greater Baltimore-Washington region. Established in 1993, the practice is led by attorney Stephen S. Burgoon, who brings more than three decades of trial and appellate experience across Maryland state and federal courts. By maintaining a selective caseload, attorney Burgoon ensures clients receive direct personal attention. This hands-on, detail-oriented approach has earned the firm a reputation for integrity, strategic acumen, and outstanding advocacy.

Comprehensive Employment Law Representation

Navigating federal and state employment statutes demands deep understanding of administrative procedures and workplace regulations. If you need to hire an employment lawyer in Frederick to challenge workplace wrongdoing or protect your company compliance, the firm delivers skilled advocacy across key employment disciplines:

• Workplace discrimination: Representing employees who have experienced unlawful workplace discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, religion, disability, or age.
• Sexual harassment claims: Defending victims against hostile work environments, unwelcome sexual advances, quid pro quo harassment, and employer inaction.
• Wrongful termination and retaliation: Advocating for workers discharged in violation of public policy, whistleblowers, and employees targeted for asserting their statutory rights.
• Wage and hour claims: Pursuing unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, misclassification of independent contractors, and off-the-clock labor claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Employment contracts and non-competes: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating executive employment contracts, non-compete agreements, nonsolicitation clauses, and severance packages.
• Business law and commercial litigation: Providing outside general counsel, corporate governance assistance, partnership dispute resolution, and contract enforcement for regional businesses.
• Administrative agency practice: Representing clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state civil rights agencies during investigative and conciliation proceedings.

In-Depth Trial Experience and High-Stakes Litigation

Stephen S. Burgoon brings extensive trial experience across Maryland state courts, the United States District Court, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Having served as class counsel in major federal wage claims involving over 150 employees and having secured significant jury verdicts-including an $877,000 trial verdict in Frederick County-attorney Burgoon prepares every matter with rigorous attention to detail. Understanding both sides of employment disputes gives him unique insight into how employers and insurance carriers evaluate liability and exposure.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation Today

Workplace conflicts and business disagreements can rapidly escalate without seasoned legal intervention. Whether you are an employee facing wrongful termination or an employer seeking to resolve an employment contract dispute, The Law Firm of Stephen S. Burgoon provides practical and cost-effective legal solutions. The firm offers free initial consultations and flexible scheduling, including weekend appointments upon request. Contact our Frederick office on Westview Drive today to speak directly with an experienced employment law attorney.