Atty. Anthony J. May

Atty. Anthony J. May

Anthony J. May has represented clients in a variety of complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and accommodations in the workplace, representing individuals who have been wrongfully convicted, commercial litigation disputes, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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Profile Summary

About Anthony J. May at a glance

Anthony J. May is a personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Nusinov Smith LLP. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 2015) and The University of Akron (B.A., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Anthony J. May has represented clients in a variety of complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and accommodations in the workplace, representing individuals who have been wrongfully convicted, commercial litigation disputes, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation
  • Prior to joining the firm, Anthony was the Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at The Public Justice Center, where he represented indigent clients, authored amicus briefs, and argued in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Maryland appellate courts on various anti-poverty and civil rights cases
  • He clerked on the Appellate Court of Maryland (formerly known as the Maryland Court of Special Appeals) for the Honorable Deborah Sweet Eyler (Ret.)
  • While attending law school, Anthony worked as a law clerk at Brown Goldstein & Levy, was the Executive Symposium Editor of the Journal of Race, Religion, Gender & Class, a semi-finalist in the ABA Labor & Employment Law Trial Competition, and a Legal Writing Fellow

Practice Areas Explained

Anthony J. May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anthony J. May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Anthony J. May is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Anthony J. May is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Anthony J. May is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Rights

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

Anthony J. May 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.

Anthony J. May is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Maryland →

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 Baltimore 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 Anthony J. May

Where is Anthony J. May's law office located?
Anthony J. May's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Nusinov Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Anthony J. May handle?
Anthony J. May focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
Where did Anthony J. May go to law school?
Anthony J. May earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2011).
How can I contact Anthony J. May for a consultation?
You can contact Anthony J. May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Anthony J. May received?
Anthony J. May's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 2015
B.A.
The University of Akron
- 2011

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Volunteer Lawyers’ Service’s Young Lawyer of the Year (2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Daily Record
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ’s Generation J.D. Award (2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star (2020-2023)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — :
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ones to Watch for Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, and Commercial Litigation (2022 & 2023)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Legal Services Corporation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star Award (2022)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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