October 14, 2024 in Careers, News & Announcements

We’re Hiring! Litigation Paralegal

Liff, Walsh & Simmons is a progressive and reputable law firm known for our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal services. We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated…
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October 1, 2024 in LWS Publications, News & Announcements

Stock Purchase vs. Asset Purchase: A Legal Perspective for Buyers

By Kathleen Millrood   When acquiring a business, one of the first decisions a buyer will have to make is whether to purchase the target business’s stock or purchase its…
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August 23, 2024 in Dave Dorey, Employment Law, LWS Publications, News & Announcements

FTC Noncompete Ban Struck Down

Authored by: Dave Dorey, Partner, Liff, Walsh & Simmons   On August 20, a federal judge in Texas permanently blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) rule that would have banned…
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August 14, 2024 in Dave Dorey, Employment Law, LWS Publications, News & Announcements

New Maryland Law to Require Wage Transparency in Job Postings 

On October 1, Maryland will join a growing number of jurisdictions that mandate and enforce “wage range transparency” in employment advertisements. The new law will require employers of any size…
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August 8, 2024 in Careers, News & Announcements

We’re Hiring! Commercial Transactions Paralegal

Liff, Walsh & Simmons is a progressive and reputable law firm known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal services. We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated…
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August 6, 2024 in LWS Publications, News & Announcements

Negotiating with Larger Government Contractors

By Richard G. Vartain, Esq.   You know the drill—a large government contractor is looking for teammates to support its bid and proposal efforts in response to a Government RFP.…
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July 31, 2024 in LWS Publications, News & Announcements

Cybersecurity and Liability Protection

By Richard G. Vartain, Esq.   As a provider of managed security services or goods, it might come as a surprise to learn that prior to 2015, the ability to monitor…
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July 30, 2024 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Welcome Richard G. Vartain

Liff, Walsh and Simmons is pleased to welcome Richard G. Vartain to the firm as Of Counsel. Rich will lead the firm’s Government Contracts practice area with specialties in contract…
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June 25, 2024 in LWS Publications, News & Announcements

MD Law Recognizes Domestic Partnerships, Extends Spousal Rights

By Jessica Walsh, Esq.   On October 1, 2023, Maryland’s registered domestic partnership statute took effect, marking a considerable stride towards inclusivity and recognition of diverse relationship structures in the…
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June 12, 2024 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Welcome Samantha Jozwiak

Liff, Walsh & Simmons is pleased to welcome Samantha Jozwiak as an Associate Attorney joining the Estate Planning & Administration Practice Group.   Ms. Jozwiak will collaborate closely with the…
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May 23, 2024 in Careers, News & Announcements

We’re Hiring! Associate Attorney – Litigation

Full TimeLiff, Walsh & Simmons is a progressive and reputable law firm known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal services. As we continue to expand our team,…
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May 17, 2024 in James Crossan, LWS Publications, News & Announcements

Love Thy Neighbor – Enforcing Restrictive Covenants

By James E. Crossan, Esq. and Josh Welborn, Esq. It is common for homeowners in Maryland to be subject to restrictive covenants placed on their land by developers preventing certain…
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May 6, 2024 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Partner Named Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

May 6, 2024 We are pleased to announce that Dave Dorey, Partner with Liff, Walsh & Simmons who leads the Labor & Employment practice group, has been named on the…
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May 6, 2024 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Attorneys Designated Leading Lawyers

May 6, 2024 Liff, Walsh & Simmons is pleased to congratulate the lawyers listed below, who were most recommended by their professional peers in a survey of Anne Arundel County…
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May 3, 2024 in Dave Dorey, Employment Law, LWS Publications, News & Announcements

Labor and Employment Updates

CLIENT ALERT Significant Labor and Employment Developments:  Noncompetes, Overtime, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act The last few weeks have brought substantial nationwide developments in the ever-changing labor and employment space.  The…
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April 19, 2024 in LWS Publications, News & Announcements, Real Estate Law

SNDA Agreements

Demystifying Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements If you are a commercial lender, tenant, or landlord, you probably see the term “SNDA agreement” come up often. SNDA stands for “Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment” and while the…
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March 25, 2024 in Employment Law, LWS Publications, News & Announcements

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Adds Ex-DOL Atty to Lead Employment Team

By Emmy Freedman March 6, 2024 Republished from Law360   Liff, Walsh & Simmons added a partner with experience at the U.S. Department of Labor and doing public interest work…
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March 4, 2024 in Employment Law, News & Announcements

Welcome David R. Dorey

Liff, Walsh & Simmons is pleased to welcome David R. Dorey as a partner. He will lead the Labor & Employment Practice Group and will also join the Litigation Practice…
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February 29, 2024 in LWS Publications, News & Announcements

Top 10 Estate Planning Goals

It’s 2024! Are your estate plans in order? Many people mistakenly believe that estate planning is just for extremely wealthy families, but that’s a myth! Estate planning is the process…
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January 15, 2024 in Jon McGowan, Jonathan McGowan, News & Announcements

Corporate Transparency Act: What Your Business Needs to Know

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which goes into effect in January 2024, may have an impact on your small business. This article aims to help explain what the CTA is,…
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December 20, 2023 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Attorneys Designated Maryland Super Lawyers

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Attorneys Selected for 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers   December 20, 2023, Annapolis, Maryland - Liff, Walsh & Simmons is pleased to announce 9 of the firm's…
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October 5, 2023 in Careers, News & Announcements

We’re Hiring! Legal Assistant

Full Time Reports to: Practice Group LeadersFast-paced and growing business law firm in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks a driven and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. The position involves…
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August 10, 2023 in News & Announcements

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Welcomes Jessica Walsh

Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to welcome Jessica L. Walsh, Esq. as an associate attorney with the firm.   While a law student, Ms.…
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June 16, 2023 in News & Announcements

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Expands Office Footprint

St. John Properties, Inc originally distributed this press release.   BALTIMORE, MD – Business law firm Liff, Walsh & Simmons, together with its cotenant Eagle Title, which provides residential and commercial title insurance…
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May 3, 2023 in News & Announcements

Up & Coming Lawyers – Class of 2023

May 3, 2023, Annapolis, Maryland: Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a business law firm based in Maryland, is pleased to announce the Up & Coming Lawyers Class of 2023. The Class…
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December 16, 2022 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Attorneys Designated Maryland Super Lawyers

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Attorneys Selected for Maryland Super Lawyers   December 16, 2022, Annapolis, Maryland: Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a business law firm based in Annapolis, Maryland, is pleased…
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August 18, 2022 in News & Announcements

Two Partners Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2023 in America

Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a full-service business law firm based in Annapolis, Maryland, is pleased to share that partners Melissa Menkel McGuire and Jon McGowan were recognized by Best Lawyers®…
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August 18, 2022 in News & Announcements

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Welcomes Josh Welborn

Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to welcome Josh Welborn, Esq. as an associate attorney with the firm.   Prior to joining Liff, Walsh &…
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June 6, 2022 in News & Announcements, Staff Profiles

From Paralegal to Partner

Earlier this spring, Liff, Walsh & Simmons named Jon McGowan a firm partner. His story of rising from paralegal to partner caught the eye of a local publication, Living in…
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April 29, 2022 in News & Announcements

Six Liff, Walsh & Simmons Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers

SIX LIFF, WALSH & SIMMONS ATTORNEYS NAMED LEADING LAWYERS 2022   April 29, 2022 // Annapolis, MD: Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a full-service business law firm based in Annapolis, Maryland,…
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March 3, 2022 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Jon McGowan Named Partner

Jon McGowan Named Partner at Liff, Walsh & Simmons   March 3, 2022 – Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of…
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December 20, 2021 in News & Announcements, Press Release

Ten Attorneys Honored by Maryland Super Lawyers

TEN ATTORNEYS HONORED BY MARYLAND SUPER LAWYERS   December 20, 2021, Annapolis, MD: Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a business and real estate law firm based in Annapolis, Maryland, is pleased…
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December 16, 2021 in News & Announcements, Press Release, Staff Profiles

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Welcomes New Associate Attorneys

Liff, Walsh & Simmons is pleased to welcome Andre Habib and Kelly Callahan as Associate Attorneys to the growing firm.   Mr. Habib joined the firm in June 2021, joining…
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October 28, 2021 in News & Announcements

We’re Hiring! Business Law Paralegal

Preparation of estate planning documents (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives). Preparation of estate administration filings (petitions, inventories, accountings, final reports, fiduciary accountings). Preparation of documents relating to asset…
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June 7, 2020 in News & Announcements

Liff, Walsh & Simmons Unveils New Content Focused Website

For Immediate Release | Annapolis, MD Experienced. Innovative. Entrepreneurial. Just three words, but they speak volumes about Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a quickly-expanding, full-service business law firm serving the legal needs…
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