Russell B. Berger, Associate
Labor And Employment Law And Litigation
| Email: | rberger@offitkurman.com |
| Office Phone: | 410.209.6449 |
| Fax: | 410.209.6435 |
| Mailing Address: | 300 East Lombard Street Suite 2010 Baltimore, MD 21202 |
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Practice Areas
Awards
Practice Focus
Russell Berger is an experienced labor lawyer and litigator who is well versed in both state and federal court proceedings. He has received the honor of being named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in both 2012 and 2013. In addition to handling general litigation matters, Mr. Berger's practice focuses on labor and employment disputes. Working as a labor attorney, Mr. Berger handles many different labor issues, including minimum wage and overtime litigation (under the Fair Labor Standards Act), wrongful termination claims, non-compete agreements, employment agreements, and severance agreements.
Issues arising out of claims of retaliation, claims of discrimination and harassment filed under Title VII and state anti-discrimination laws, and claims brought under federal statutes such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) all fall under Mr. Berger's area of expertise as a labor and employment attorney.
He also handles other work related issues such as wrongful termination, employment contract and general contract claims, employment-related tort claims and other business and professional tort claims. Mr. Berger frequently represents employers, businesses and professi,onal clients as a labor and employment attorney in litigation throughout the country.
Education
- J.D. (magna cum laude), University of Maryland, 2007
- B.A. (with honors), Johns Hopkins University, 2004
Bar and Court Admissions
- Maryland
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Points of Distinction
- 2012 and 2013 Maryland Rising Star, selected by Super Lawyers
- President, Fowble Foundation (a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of young men through baseball).
- University of Maryland Law Journal of Race Religion, Gender & Class, Manuscripts Editor, 2006-2007
Activities
Labor lawyer Russell B. Berger is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association.
