Atty. Robert C. Kellner
Bob counsels and represents clients in all aspects of employment and labor law, including employment discrimination, personnel policies and practices, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, collective bargaining, and National Labor Relations Act matters. He advises clients with respect to a wide range of employee benefits matters and is counsel to multiemployer pension and welfare funds and other employee benefit plans.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Baltimore, MD · 50+ Years Experience
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About Robert C. Kellner at a Glance
Robert C. Kellner is a employment attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Gordon Feinblatt Llc. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association (1976). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1976) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert C. Kellner
- Bob counsels and represents clients in all aspects of employment and labor law, including employment discrimination, personnel policies and practices, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, collective bargaining, and National Labor Relations Act matters
- He advises clients with respect to a wide range of employee benefits matters and is counsel to multiemployer pension and welfare funds and other employee benefit plans
- Bob chaired the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) from 2000 to 2002
- He is a past President of the Maryland chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (formerly the Industrial Relations Research Association)
- He served on the Labor and Employment Article Review Committee, which recodified Maryland's employment statutes, and he has been a member of the faculty for the Maryland Institute for the Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers (MICPEL) and other educational seminars
Practice Areas Explained
Robert C. Kellner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. Kellner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baltimore.
Employment Law in Baltimore
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Baltimore
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 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.
Baltimore Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baltimore-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Baltimore Choose Robert C. Kellner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert C. Kellner's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert C. Kellner brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Robert C. Kellner's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Baltimore
A Baltimore-based practice means Robert C. Kellner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert C. Kellner Handles in Baltimore
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