Atty. Kaitlin Leary

Atty. Kaitlin Leary

Kaitlin Leary is an experienced attorney in the civil litigation practice. She practices in state and federal court at both the trial and appellate levels, including the U.S.

Rockville Rockville 10 yrs experience 10 year
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About Kaitlin Leary at a glance

Kaitlin Leary is an Associate based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2016) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Centra (2018). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2016) and University of Maryland - College Park (B.A. University, 2013). Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kaitlin Leary is an experienced attorney in the civil litigation practice
  • She practices in state and federal court at both the trial and appellate levels, including the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • She has experience in labor & employment law, financial services litigation, consumer protection, and criminal defense
  • Kaitlin is passionate about representing individuals who have been wronged by corporate or governmental abuses of power
  • Kaitlin joined JGL in 2024, after spending four years practicing employment law and financial services litigation at a plaintiff-side law firm in DC
  • Prior to that, Kaitlin was a law fellow for a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization and for the largest labor union in the country, representing teachers
  • Prior to her fellowships, Kaitlin served as a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph M. Getty on the Supreme Court of Maryland and to the Honorable Joseph R. Goodwin on the U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Practice Areas Explained

Kaitlin Leary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kaitlin Leary 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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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 Kaitlin Leary

Where is Kaitlin Leary's law office located?
Kaitlin Leary'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 Kaitlin Leary handle?
Kaitlin Leary focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Kaitlin Leary practiced law?
Kaitlin Leary has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Kaitlin Leary go to law school?
Kaitlin Leary earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (B.A. University, 2013).
How can I contact Kaitlin Leary for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law
- 2016
B.A. University
University of Maryland - College Park
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2016
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Centra
Admitted: 2018

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