We are thrilled to share that James M. Timmerman, Jason P. Beaulieu, and Michael J. Hinkle have once again been selected as Maryland Super Lawyers® for 2026. A distinction reserved for fewer than 5% of attorneys in the State, this peer-voted honor recognizes professional achievement and the highest ethical standards.
A sincere thank you to our clients, families, and friends for your continued trust and support. We remain committed to providing the highest level of legal excellence!
TB&H is proud to announce that Partners James M. Timmerman, Jason P. Beaulieu and Michael J. Hinkle have once again been selected by their peers as 2025 Super Lawyers for the State of Maryland, a distinction awarded to less than 5% of all attorneys in the State.
Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase process in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research of a candidate’s professional achievement and ethics. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
Thank you to our clients, families, and friends for their continued trust and support!
TB&H is proud to announce that Partners James M. Timmerman, Jason P. Beaulieu and Michael J. Hinkle have once again been selected by their peers as 2024 Super Lawyers for the State of Maryland, a distinction awarded to less than 5% of all attorneys in the State.
Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase process in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research of a candidate’s professional achievement and ethics. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
As TB&H celebrates its 9-year anniversary today, we would like to thank our clients, families, and friends for their trust and support. We look forward to continued success and growth in the years to come.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule for public comment that would make non-competes in employment illegal in the United States. Employers who are party to existing non-competes would be required to rescind those agreements and provide notice to the employee. The proposed rule would supersede state laws and apply nationally. The comment period for the proposed rule currently runs through March 10, 2023.
The proposed rule: https://lnkd.in/eZMJ8-Q8
The press release: https://lnkd.in/eYaqPN9w
Timmerman, Beaulieu & Hinkle, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Regina Verzino as an associate to the Firm. Regina is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and University of Baltimore School of Law. Her practice will focus on business litigation, insurance defense, and labor and employment matters.
Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency assistance provides interim relief and proceeds that can be used to pay cash operating expenses including payroll, suppliers, rent, fixed debt payments and other mission critical cash operating costs.
If you are a Maryland-based business impacted by the Coronavirus with under 50 full- and part-time employees, or a Maryland manufacturer, check out the programs below to see if you qualify for assistance.
See https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-fund-programs for additional information.
As schools, businesses and the courts close to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we at TBH&E want to advise our clients that our attorneys and staff continue to work on your matters. Fortunately, we are able to take full advantage of available technology to efficiently operate remotely and we will continue to provide legal services in a prompt, cost-effective manner with minimal interruption.
As of this date, Maryland courts are closed to the public until April 3, 2020, and all jury-trials and non-emergency hearings have been postponed. If you have an upcoming scheduled event, our office will contact you to discuss the status of the matter. In the interim, you are invited to reach out to us via email or phone should you have any questions or concerns. We are also fully capable of conducting virtual video meetings.
We take great pride in being a valued partner to our clients. As we navigate these uncertain times together, we stand ready to assist in any way we can.
We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
TBH&E is proud to announce that Partners James M. Timmerman, Jason P. Beaulieu and Justin W. Esworthy have been selected by their peers as 2020 Super Lawyers for the State of Maryland, a distinction awarded to less than 5% of all attorneys in the State.
Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase process in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research of a candidate’s professional achievement and ethics. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
Summary Judgment / Breach of Employment Contract / Wage Payment and Collection / Unlawful Termination / FLSA Retaliation
TBH&E recently obtained summary judgment for a metal manufacturing employer located in Pennsylvania in a breach of employment contract and wage action brought under Maryland’s Wage Payment and Collection Law, along with its Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and North Carolina analogs. Summary Judgment was also entered on Plaintiff’s retaliation and unlawful termination claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
TBH&E Partner Mike Hinkle represented the Defendant employer in the litigation. After removing the matter from the Circuit Court for Montgomery County to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Mike successfully moved for summary judgment following discovery. In it’s Memorandum Opinion, the Court concluded that the parties did not form a contract obligating the employer to pay Plaintiff for hours worked more than forty-five hours per week. Because the employer did not breach the contract for employment, Plaintiff was not entitled to additional compensation above his salary and his claims under the various state wage laws could not survive. The Court also found that Plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case for retaliation under the FLSA because Plaintiff was unable to refute the employer’s legitimate, non-retaliatory reasons for the termination of employment.
Mike and TBH&E attorneys have extensive experience with labor and employment matters, having defended numerous employers and insurance carriers in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In addition to the firm’s litigation practice, THB&E attorneys also counsel employers of all sizes in corporate and business matters.
Mike can be contacted by phone at (443) 608-5515 or by email at mjh@tbhelaw.com.