About Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP is a full-service law firm founded in 1933, widely recognized for its business-like approach to the practice of law. With offices across the Mid-Atlantic and affiliations in global networks, the firm provides comprehensive counsel to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 100 enterprises. This regional strength, paired with international reach, positions the firm as a trusted partner for businesses navigating complex challenges.

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP offers a broad platform of services across business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private capital, securities, labor and employment, public finance, tax, real estate, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. On the litigation side, the firm is distinguished for its work in business litigation, mass torts, class actions, product liability, personal injury, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance. By tailoring strategies to industry-specific needs, the firm ensures that solutions align with client goals while anticipating long-term impacts.

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP is known for thorough preparation and personalized legal strategies that drive successful outcomes. Clients benefit from an integrated approach that combines deep legal knowledge, industry insight, and a commitment to practical, value-driven solutions. Whether managing corporate transactions, handling high-stakes litigation, or guiding nonprofit and political organizations, the firm leverages decades of experience to provide clarity and results.

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP has earned recognition for excellence across practice areas, with attorneys consistently ranked by leading industry publications. From complex business disputes to global compliance concerns, the firm’s ability to combine personalized service with broad resources has cemented its reputation as a leading Mid-Atlantic law firm with national and international influence.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Business and Corporate
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Capital
  • Securities
  • Environmental
  • Government Contracts
  • Political Law Compliance
  • Public Finance
  • Tax
Estate Planning
  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning
  • Special Needs and Incapacity Planning
  • Charitable Planning
  • Estate and Trust Administration
  • Fiduciary Litigation
Real Estate
  • Commercial and Residential Subdivision and Development
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Complex Easement Agreements
  • Complex Purchase and Sales Agreements
  • Condemnation / Eminent Domain
  • Condominium Development
  • Construction Contracts
  • Real Estate Assets in Distress
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Zoning and Land Use
Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Advertising and Promotion Law
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computer Software & Hardware
  • Copyrights
  • International Intellectual Property
  • Internet and E-Commerce
  • Licensing & Technology Transfer
  • Open Source, SaaS & Other Innovative Distribution Models
  • Patents
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
  • Technology Start-ups
  • Trade Dress
  • Trade Secrets
  • Transactional Intellectual Property
  • Trademarks, Domain Names and Other Brand Protection
  • Web Site Audits
Employment
  • Employee Benefits/ERISA
  • Employment Claim Prevention Strategies
  • ERISA Compliance
  • Executive Compensation
  • Government Sector Employment
  • Human Resource Management Advice
  • Immigration/Employment of Foreign Nationals
  • Occupational Safety Regulation
  • Unemployment Law
  • Wage and Hour / Wage Payment Law
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Administrative Law, Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appeals & Issues
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Solutions, Restructuring & Financial Litigation
  • Construction and Real Estate Litigation
  • E-Discovery
  • Estates & Trust Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Investigations
  • Kentucky Litigation
  • Labor and Employment Litigation
  • Mass Tort and Class Action Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Products Liability, Toxic Exposure & Environmental Litigation
  • Tort & Insurance Litigation

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP - Lexington

250 W Main St Suite 1800, Lexington, KY 40507

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP - Falls Church

3190 Fairview Park Dr #800, Falls Church, VA 22042

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP - Columbia

8830 Stanford Blvd STE 400, Columbia, MD 21045

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP - Baltimore

7 St Paul St #1900, Baltimore, MD 21202

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP - New York

444 Madison Ave 4th floor, New York, NY 10022