Breach of Contract Attorney in Maryland

45 Combined Years Fighting for Maryland Employees. Employment Law, Nothing Else.

When an employer puts the terms of your employment in writing and then ignores them, you have options. The Law Office of Andrew M. Dansicker represents Maryland employees whose employers have violated the terms of existing employment agreements, from unpaid commissions and withheld severance to wrongful termination mid-contract. Our practice is dedicated entirely to employment law, and we’ve spent more than 45 combined years righting wrongs in the workplace across Maryland.

Maryland is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can generally end the relationship at any time. But when a valid employment contract exists, that at-will default doesn’t apply. The employer is legally bound to the agreement’s terms, and a failure to honor them can give rise to a breach of contract claim. We handle those claims through negotiation, administrative proceedings, and civil litigation.

If you believe your employer has violated your employment contract, call us at (410) 213-3392. We serve employees throughout Maryland and can evaluate your situation.

Common Ways Maryland Employers Breach Employment Contracts

Breach doesn’t always look like a dramatic termination. Many violations involve money or benefits the employer simply stops paying, or contract terms they quietly stop honoring.

We regularly handle claims involving:

• Unpaid wages, salary, or commissions promised under the contract but never delivered
• Denied benefits such as health coverage, PTO, or bonuses that were part of the agreement
• Early termination before a contract’s stated end date or without the cause the contract required
• Withheld severance that an employer agreed to pay upon separation
• Overbroad non-compete enforcement, including situations where the non-compete is itself unenforceable under Maryland law

Maryland prohibits non-compete agreements for employees earning at or below 150% of the state minimum wage, currently $22.50 per hour or $46,800 annually, which means some employer attempts to enforce a non-compete can support a breach claim themselves. Oral agreements and detailed offer letters can also constitute enforceable contracts under Maryland law even without a formal signed document, so the absence of a written agreement doesn’t necessarily end the analysis.

Why Maryland Employees Work with Our Firm on Breach Claims

Our practice covers only employment law. We don’t split attention across business disputes, real estate, or unrelated litigation. Every matter we take is an employment matter, which means we bring focused knowledge to each breach of contract claim we handle.

We’ve represented both employees and employers in employment law disputes. That background gives us a practical window into how employers and their defense counsel think when they receive a breach claim. We also maintain working relationships with defense and in-house counsel across Maryland, which supports our ability to negotiate effectively before a matter ever reaches a courtroom.

Our approach centers on your goals, not ours. We keep you informed at every stage, set realistic expectations from the start, and pursue the resolution that fits your situation. Our attorneys hold an Avvo 10.0 rating, Avvo Client’s Choice designation, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating, and Super Lawyers recognition. We also offer after-hours and weekend meetings for clients who can’t step away during business hours.

Talk to a Maryland Breach of Contract Lawyer

Maryland imposes a three-year statute of limitations on contract claims, so the window to act isn’t indefinite. The sooner you consult an attorney after a breach occurs, the more options you’re likely to have.

Contact The Law Office of Andrew M. Dansicker at (410) 213-3392 or reach out through our online contact form to discuss your employment contract claim with a breach of contract attorney serving Maryland employees.