Atty. Lauri E. Cleary
Lauri E. Cleary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment.
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About Lauri E. Cleary at a glance
Lauri E. Cleary is a criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered. Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serves clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lauri E. Cleary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Lauri E., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauri E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lauri E. Cleary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Lauri E. Cleary is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Lauri E. Cleary is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lauri E. Cleary is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →
Lauri E. Cleary is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Maryland →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lauri E. Cleary is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Bethesda 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 venue, 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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