Jeffrey P. Ayres
Partner
Jeff's success is built not only on his record of victories but on his dedication to his clients' interests. His excellent rapport with a client stems from his ability to translate complex legal points into plain English appropriate to each client's needs.
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Experience
Experience
Representative Clients
- The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
Insights
Insights
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- J.D. magna cum laude George Washington University Law School 1977
- Order of the Coif
- B.A. cum laude Harvard College 1974
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission
- Vice chair, 2023 – present
- Commissioner, 2009 – 2023
- Past chair, Maryland State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
Recognition
Recognition
- Super Lawyers, Labor and Employment, Maryland, 2008 – 2018, 2020
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Lawyer of the Year, Labor Law – Management, 2022
- Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law – Management, Baltimore, 2021
- Employment Law – Management, 2007 – 2021, 2023 – 2024
- Labor Law – Management, 2007 – 2021, 2023 – 2024
- Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2007 – 2021, 2023 – 2024
- Chambers USA, Labor and Employment, Maryland, 2003 – 2023
- The American Lawyer, Top Rated Lawyer, Appellate Law, 2013
- Corporate Counsel, Top Rated Lawyer, Appellate Law, 2013
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Peer Review Rated
- Who's Who Legal, Leading Practitioner, Management Labor and Employment
Community
Community
Volunteerism
- Vice chair, Board of Trustees, Claggett Camp and Conference Center