Lynn Perry Parker
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Employment & Labor Attorney in Rockville, MD
Rockville, MD 20850
- Employment & Labor: Employer (40%),
- Business Litigation (20%),
- Business/Corporate (10%),
- Closely Held Business (10%),
- Employment Litigation: Defense (10%),
- Nonprofit Organizations (10%)
In her over thirty-year career, Lynn Perry Parker has worked with, for and against some of the best attorneys in the country and in big-national, mid-sized regional and small local firms. Desiring to Lawyer with Principles and Purpose, Lynn founded LPP Law in 2012. Lynn primarily counsels and litigates for small employers, closely held businesses and executives throughout the greater District of Columbia metropolitan area on matters concerning employment, business, and contract law. She is licensed to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
Lynn's employment law practice includes preparing, reviewing, and consulting about non-disclosure, employment and noncompete agreements, anti-harassment and discrimination policies, and worker classification and pay procedures. As a litigator, Lynn handles employment disputes ranging from wage payment and classification violations to discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment) age and disabilities. In addition to her counselor and litigator roles, Lynn is a mediator and workplace investigator often hired by other law firms to conduct internal workplace investigations to assess the merits of an employee's claim of discrimination or harassment.
Lynn has extensive sophisticated business litigation experience that includes derivative actions (shareholder or LLC member disputes) for breaches of fiduciary duties, disputes concerning significant real estate brokerage commissions, and commercial landlord-tenant holdover and breach of lease matters.
In addition to Lynn's designation as a Super Lawyer, Lynn's work earned her recognition by her peers in a number of forums throughout her career. She is currently a Barrister of the Montgomery County Inn of Court. Lynn is active in her community and has held numerous positions in civic and business organizations.
Lynn studied political science & economics at George Washington University and received her BA in 1985. She was awarded her Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 1988.
- 40%Employment & Labor: Employer
- 20%Business Litigation
- 10%Business/Corporate
- 10%Closely Held Business
- 10%Employment Litigation: Defense
- 10%Nonprofit Organizations
Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Sexual Harassment, Labor Law, Non-Compete Agreements, Limited Liability Companies, Contracts, Business Organizations, Employment Law - Employer
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About Lynn Parker
Admitted: 1989, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://lpp-law.com/about-lpp/
Honors/Awards:
- Nominated by client for work as employment and business counselor and passionate commitment to client's needs, Legal Elite, Washington Smart CEO magazine, 2010
- Maryland and DC named as a Super Lawyer every year since 2012
- Nominated by client in recognition of business and employment law services provided, Legal Elite, Washington Smart CEO Magazine, 2011
- Rated by peers as one of the top lawyers in the Washington Metropolitan area for contract disputes, Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine, 2004
Pro bono/Community Service:
- July, 2020, Chair of the Board of Butler Montessori School in Germantown, Maryland. Served as Trustee since 2013. In addition to governance responsibilities, I provide a variety of legal services including employment law consultation and compliance, vendor contract preparation, and policy development, 2020
- Has served on Board of Montgomery County Council of PTAs as Area VP and as Richard Montgomery HS Cluster Coordinator; Serves as Trustee for Butler Montesorri School
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Presenter: HIRING AND FIRING: How to do it Right! (Virginia business organization, 2003 and 2007)
- Contributing author to the Maryland State Bar Association Employment Law Desk Book
- Presenter: Termination During a Recession: Be Strategic; Be Prepared (MICPEL, 2009)
- Presenter: Hottest Issue in Employment Law: Misclassifications of Employees as Independent Contractors, (Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, June 2012; Payroll Network, March 2013; Microsoft Partners, January 2013, June 2017)
- Gave presentation on laws relevant to biotech start ups and met with attendees for one-on-one meetings, Presenter and workshop advisor, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Launch Workplaces and BioHealth Innovation, Biotech, 2019
- Presented on how a lawyer can help business owners thrive, Presenter on panel of business advisors, Good Morning Rockville: Creating a Strong Business Foundation, Rockville Chamber of Commerce, 2019
- Presented a workshop on legal issues relevant to young entrepreneurs, Presenter, Work Shop for Montgomery College Raptor Tank Competitors, Montgomery College, Education, 2019
- Presented on employment law to Montgomery College Students enrolled in Business Law class, Guest Lecturer, Employment Law Is Relevant to You, Montgomery College, Education, 2019
- Gave presentation on Hottest Issue in employment law--Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors to members of the International Association of MicrosoftChannel Partners, Presenter, Microsoft Channel Partners, Human Resources, Information Technology, 2013
- Contributing author to the Maryland State Bar Association Maryland Employment Law Deskbook. Wrote chapter on Equal Pay laws in 2014 and updated section in 2019, contributing author, Equal Pay laws, Employment Law, 2019
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Realty Capital Company II (RCC), et. al v. Jack Spector, et.al. Prevailed in a derivative action suit brought against majority owner of RCC who, through a variety of schemes, stole from RCC and the real estate investment ventures for which he was the sponsor. Spector was permanently enjoined from management and RCC was awarded over $350,000 in damages. Case was affirmed on appeal, 2013
- SMC, Inc. v. Constantine Cois and Athena Cois Joint Revocable Trust, et al. Restaurant as tenant sued landlord for violation of right of first refusal to purchase property. Landlord had structured sale of property to JBG as a ground lease to avoid obligation to give restaurant its right of first refusal. Defendants agreed to settle on the first day scheduled for trial, 2010
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Founder and facilitator of "Faithful Professionals, CEO GOD" (FP). FP is a study, support and strategic group concerned with the challenges faced by professionals of faith who desire to use their God given talents purposefully. FP members read and discuss inspiring scripture and religious scholars to resolve problems and to find and keep joyful meaning in their work, 2013
Educational Background:
- Received JD Degree from The Columbus School of Law, of The Catholic University of America in 1988. Received BA Degree (Political Science and Economics) from The George Washington University in 1985 Graduate of National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1989 and 1997
Industry Groups
- Biomedical
- Biotech
- Commercial Real Estate
- Education
- Franchise
- Government Contracting
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
- Medical Practices
- Nonprofit
- Schools
- Trade Associations
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Last Updated: 11/6/2020