Prince George’s County has one of the largest concentrations of federal workers in Maryland. The Census Bureau headquarters sits in Suitland, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center anchors Greenbelt, and Joint Base Andrews employs thousands of civilian Defense Department staff alongside service members. When one of those employees faces a removal, a suspension, a discrimination issue, or a reduction in force, the deadlines move fast. Below are five law firms that represent employees in the area, starting with Mundaca Law, along with practical guidance on choosing counsel.
- Mundaca Law
- Passman & Kaplan, P.C.
- Bramnick Creed
- HKM Employment Attorneys
- LawrenceQueen
This list is not a ranking of quality, and no attorney can guarantee a particular result. The information here is general and is not legal advice.
What does a federal employee lawyer actually do?
A federal employee lawyer represents civilian government workers in disputes governed by federal personnel law rather than state employment law. That distinction matters. A worker at a private company in Largo might file a charge with the EEOC or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. A Goddard engineer with the same complaint goes through the agency’s own EEO office and may end up before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the independent agency that hears appeals of serious personnel actions.
Common matters include:
- Proposed removals, demotions, and suspensions longer than 14 days
- EEO complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation
- Whistleblower reprisal claims filed with the Office of Special Counsel
- Performance improvement plans and security clearance problems
- Reductions in force and reorganizations, which have affected many agencies since 2025
How much time do federal employees have to act?
Less than most people expect. Under 29 C.F.R. § 1614.105, you must contact an EEO counselor within 45 days of the discriminatory act. An MSPB appeal generally must be filed within 30 days of the action’s effective date, according to 5 C.F.R. § 1201.22. If you receive a notice of proposed adverse action, 5 U.S.C. § 7513 generally entitles you to at least 30 days’ advance notice and at least 7 days to reply. That reply window is often the best chance to change the outcome, and it closes quickly.
Employees covered by a union contract face an added decision. For some actions, you must choose between the negotiated grievance procedure and a statutory appeal, and that election can be binding. Getting advice before filing anything helps you avoid locking yourself into the wrong path.
The Firms
1. Mundaca Law
Francisco E. Mundaca, Esq., Founding Partner
Mundaca Law represents federal employees, private-sector workers, and businesses throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. For federal workers in Suitland, Greenbelt, and around Andrews, the firm handles the matters that tend to come up in agency workplaces: responding to proposed disciplinary actions, preparing MSPB appeals, working through the federal EEO process, and advising on whistleblower protections.
Much of the value comes from early involvement. Many federal cases are shaped in the first few weeks, when an employee drafts a written reply to a proposal or decides between a grievance and an appeal. The firm can review the agency’s evidence file, look for procedural errors, and help clients understand their realistic options before deadlines pass. Because it also practices private-sector employment and business law, it can advise employees who are weighing a move out of federal service, including questions about settlement terms and clean-record agreements.
2. Passman & Kaplan, P.C.
Passman & Kaplan is a Washington, D.C. law firm whose practice includes federal sector employment matters. Employees in Prince George’s County may contact the firm to discuss their situation.
3. Bramnick Creed
Bramnick Creed is a law firm serving clients in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area on employment-related issues.
4. HKM Employment Attorneys
HKM Employment Attorneys is an employment law firm that represents workers. Readers can contact the firm directly to learn whether it handles their type of matter.
5. LawrenceQueen
LawrenceQueen is a law firm serving clients in the Washington region. Prospective clients should confirm with the firm whether federal employee matters fall within its practice.
How should you choose a federal employee lawyer in Prince George’s County?
Start by asking whether the attorney regularly handles cases before the MSPB and in the federal EEO process, since those procedures differ sharply from private-sector litigation. A few other questions are worth raising at the first consultation:
- Has the firm handled matters involving your agency or a similar one?
- Who will draft your reply to a proposed action, and how soon?
- How are fees structured? Some firms bill hourly, some charge a flat fee for a discrete task like a written reply, and some take certain cases on contingency. If you prevail at the MSPB, attorney fees may be recoverable under 5 U.S.C. § 7701(g).
It also makes sense to confirm that any lawyer you hire is licensed and in good standing. The Maryland Judiciary maintains a public attorney listing where you can verify admission.
Getting help before the deadline
Federal employment disputes reward early action. Whether the issue started at the Suitland Federal Center, on the Goddard campus, or in a civilian office at Joint Base Andrews, the first filing or written reply often sets the direction of the entire case. Employees who want to talk through a proposed action, an EEO concern, or an MSPB appeal can reach out to Mundaca Law to schedule a consultation.
The rules that protect federal workers are real, but they come with short clocks and technical requirements. Write down key dates, keep copies of every notice you receive, and speak with a qualified attorney before you sign or file anything. A few days of preparation can be the difference between preserving your rights and losing them on a technicality.
