Annapolis-Based General Litigation Attorney

Serving Clients Throughout Maryland, the DMV Area, North Carolina, and Federal Employees Throughout the U.S.

The Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo, LLC has been representing clients in litigation for close to twenty years.  We have brought or defended cases in federal courts, state courts, administrative hearings, and in arbitration throughout Maryland, Washington D.C. and North Carolina, as well as federal employees nationwide.

When individuals or businesses are involved in disagreements or disputes and are unable to resolve them among themselves, they may need to adjudicate their dispute(s), be it in an administrative hearing, arbitration, or court.   Though litigation can be a lengthy, complicated, and expensive process, having a staunch legal advocate to represent you is important.

Though we are prepared to take a matter through litigation, we are mindful of a client’s overall goals.  For that reason, we constantly assess and reassess where we are in litigation, what steps should be taken, where vulnerabilities for each side exist, and what we can do to maximize a positive result. 

We value our commitment and candor to our clients.

The Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo, LLC has represented clients in many sectors and industries, including:

• Medical
• Hospitality
• Nuclear
• Securities/Investments/Banking
• Construction
• Education
• Government sectors
• Government contracts
• National Security
• Entertainment
• Daycare
• Funereal
• Restaurant
• Transportation
• Arts and Recreation
• Credit Card servicing
• Real Estate
• Trucking
• Manufacturing
• And many others

¹ Ruth Ann Azeredo is licensed in Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington DC.  The Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo LLC secures local counsel from time to time, as needed.

We have litigated matters against a multitude of federal agencies (e.g., DOD, U.S. Dept. of Army, HHS, FBI, NSA, DISA, FAA, U.S. Dept of Airforce, Veterans Affairs, Voice of America, USPS, PBGC, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, etc.), large companies (e.g., Raytheon, Exelon, IKEA, Bed Bath and Beyond, Discovery Channel, UPS, etc.) , medium sized companies, small businesses, state agencies (Md. State Police, Md. Dept of Agriculture, MDTA, the Maryland Judiciary, etc.), counties (Prince George’s, Montgomery, Somerset, etc.),  cities, and individuals.

The Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo LLC has tackled a great variety of claims for our clients, including:

• Construction litigation
• Commercial contract disputes
• Corporate and partnership litigation
• Directors’ and officers’ liability
• Employee benefits and executive compensation litigation
• Labor and employment litigation
• Employment litigation within the securities industry
• Municipal disputes
• Open Records Laws
• Open Meetings Laws
• Tortious interference claims
• Negligence actions
• Consumer protection matters
• Human Trafficking matters
• Assault and Battery Claims
• Sexual Assault Claims
• Defamation
• Civil rights
• Failure to accommodate
• FOIA and Privacy Act

Every dispute and lawsuit presents unique facts and legal questions.  Each client and each situation must be analyzed carefully to properly assess first steps and ultimate goals.  Though the legal procedures may be similar, each matter necessitates its own strategy, which will contour to the issues at hand and those that arise during the litigation process. As with all litigation, the potential to settle the dispute remains at the forefront. 

The Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo, LLC has robust experience with litigation and makes it a point to keep clients involved and apprised of what is occurring, throughout. When we choose to represent you, we will remain engaged and attentive to your matter.  An example of this is that we always remain available to our clients. For that reason, when they call our law office, most often, they speak to the attorney, not support staff.