Atty. Alyse L. Prawde

Atty. Alyse L. Prawde

Alyse Prawde is a trial attorney with extensive experience litigating civil cases that involve complex legal issues. As a passionate advocate, she frequently represents clients in a variety civil rights cases, including excessive force, wrongful arrest, and other law enforcement misconduct, as well as students who have been sexually abused or harassed.

Rockville Rockville 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Alyse L. Prawde at a glance

Alyse L. Prawde is a Principal based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Maryla (2014). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2014) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 2011). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association Prince George’s County Bar Association. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alyse Prawde is a trial attorney with extensive experience litigating civil cases that involve complex legal issues
  • As a passionate advocate, she frequently represents clients in a variety civil rights cases, including excessive force, wrongful arrest, and other law enforcement misconduct, as well as students who have been sexually abused or harassed
  • She also has significant experience in commercial litigation, business disputes, and representing clients in a variety of employment matters, including cases involving wrongful termination and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
  • Additionally, Alyse regularly represents developers in litigation and appeals
  • Alyse approaches each matter by identifying the unique circumstances of each client’s case and tailoring a strategic approach to their situation and goals
  • In striving to obtain the best possible results for her clients, working tirelessly to help them through challenging personal or business situations and navigate the complexities of litigation
  • Alyse’s greatest strengths include her exceptional written advocacy and her thorough and thoughtful approach to each client’s case
  • Prior to joining Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, Alyse was a law clerk for the Honorable Audrey Carrion in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City
  • She previously worked as a judicial intern for Justice Mary Ellen Barbera, the former Chief Justice of the Maryland Supreme Court, and as an intern in the criminal division of the U.S
  • Department of Justice
  • While in law school, Alyse was a writing fellow and the Executive Articles Editor for the Maryland Journal of International Law
  • She served as a student attorney with the Immigration Clinic, representing clients in removal proceedings, advocating before the Immigration Court in Baltimore, and drafting briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals
  • Upon graduating, Alyse received several honors, including the 2014 Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chestnut Prize, known as the “Dean’s Award,” for her scholarship, professionalism, and excellence in writing
  • the Joseph Bernstein Prize for legal writing
  • and the William P. Cunningham Award for exceptional achievements and service to the law school

Practice Areas Explained

Alyse L. Prawde's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alyse L. Prawde handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Alyse L. Prawde is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maryland →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alyse L. Prawde

Where is Alyse L. Prawde's law office located?
Alyse L. Prawde's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alyse L. Prawde handle?
Alyse L. Prawde focuses on litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Alyse L. Prawde practiced law?
Alyse L. Prawde has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Alyse L. Prawde go to law school?
Alyse L. Prawde earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2011).
How can I contact Alyse L. Prawde for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law
- 2014
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Maryla
Admitted: 2014

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