Theodore Bruce Godfrey

Theodore Bruce Godfrey is a partner at Zipin, Amster & Greenberg, LLC, and an experienced employment lawyer representing workers across Maryland and the District of Columbia. His practice focuses on wage and hour litigation, unpaid overtime and minimum wage claims, commission and bonus lawsuits and disputes, unemployment appeals, and workplace discrimination matters. He regularly represents employees before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Throughout his career, Bruce has built a strong reputation for protecting employee rights and holding employers accountable under federal and state employment laws.

Bruce earned his B.A. in East Asian Studies from Princeton University, where he developed advanced research, writing, and analytical skills. He later obtained his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he received formal training in litigation, legal ethics, and statutory interpretation. His academic background supports his ability to analyze complex employment disputes and present clear, persuasive arguments on behalf of working people.

Bruce, before joining Zipin, Amster & Greenberg, LLC in January 2023, spent eight years as a partner at a large Montgomery County firm, handling both employment litigation and personal injury matters. He has also served the legal profession as a Practice Monitor and a member of the Peer Review Panel for the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission. In these roles, he helped uphold professional standards and improve the quality of legal practice statewide.

Bruce regularly shares his knowledge by presenting continuing legal education programs on employment law and law office management. He has been recognized multiple times as a Super Lawyer for employment litigation, reflecting his commitment to effective advocacy for workers.

Theodore Bruce Godfrey continues to help employees pursue fair pay, equal treatment, and justice in the workplace through his litigation work, public service, and professional leadership. His focused approach ensures clients receive clear guidance, strong representation, and dedicated legal support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Zipin, Amster & Greenberg, LLC
• Member, Maryland Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
• Member, Baltimore County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Association for Justice
• Member, Lambda Legal LGBT Referral Attorney
• Member, ARAG Referral Attorney

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor’s Degree

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