team-member

Maria Garcia

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Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English Spanish French

About

Maria is an employment attorney and managing partner of MGQ Law, LLC.Drawing from over a decade of relevant experience, Maria represents individuals and employers in all aspects of employment litigation, negotiations, and business advice.Her practice focuses on advancing the rights of individuals who have been wronged in the workplace through retaliation, harassment, discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, disability, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected classes in violation of federal and state laws.She takes great pride in the work she does and the people she represents.Prior to founding MGQ Law, Maria practiced labor and employment at Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C., a boutique labor and employment law firm with offices in Fairfield County. She handled complex employment litigation matters on behalf of individual, private business, and municipal clients throughout the state. She also worked with Attorney Lewis Chimes aggressively litigating discrimination, retaliation, and civil rights cases on behalf of individuals.Maria began her career representing diverse corporate clients in high stakes commercial and civil litigation cases at Pullman & Comley, P.C., a large Connecticut based firm.She had the honor of clerking for the Honorable Holly B. Fitzsimmons of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, where she gained invaluable insight into federal practice and procedure.Maria has been recognized as a Labor & Employment Super Lawyer (2018) and a Connecticut Rising Star (2017 & 2016) by Super Lawyers.Maria is a member of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association, following her tenure as the organization’s president in 2012. She serves as the Treasurer of the Connecticut Employment Lawyer’s Association and Secretary of the Raymond E. Baldwin Inn of Court. She is also a member of the CBA's Labor and Employment Section and the National Employment Lawyer’s Association.

Practices Areas

Employment and labor

Language

English Spanish French

Contact

MGQ Law, LLC246 Post Road EWestport, CT, 06880

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ruchin
July 27, 2019

Maria reviewed my employment contract, highlighted areas of concern, reviewed respective clauses with my future employer’s attorney, and helped me understand the implications of the final contract. I would hire her again for any future needs.

Richard
July 26, 2019

Had an issue with a longtime employee that we needed to part ways with. Our HR person felt we needed to being in an attorney to make sure we handled it properly and protected the company. Attorney Garcia guided us through the process every step of the way. I’ve been in business over 30 years and she is the best employment lawyer I’ve ever used.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Consultation was excellent. Ms. Garcia gave me good advice on how to proceed. She did a good job at explaining the applicable employment law to me. Overall the consultation was extremely valuable.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria represented me against my former employer when I was unfairly discharged. She was understanding of my situation, clear in what she thought was possible, and kept my best interests as the focal point. Her professionalism and realistic approach meant I could trust her handling of the case and also move on with my life once it was concluded.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria assisted me in reviewing a new employment contract in healthcare. She was very accommodating to my busy schedule and was prompt with her responses to my questions as well as document review. She was effective in successfully negotiating the concerns I had with the documents. With her guidance, I felt the process went smoothly, and achieved the results I anticipated.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

I consulted Maria for an employment situation and she was very informative, patient and thorough. She answered all of my questions and expertly guided me throughout the process. Would recommend her to anyone who has a question or situation with an employer.

Ruchin
July 27, 2019

Maria reviewed my employment contract, highlighted areas of concern, reviewed respective clauses with my future employer’s attorney, and helped me understand the implications of the final contract. I would hire her again for any future needs.

Richard
July 26, 2019

Had an issue with a longtime employee that we needed to part ways with. Our HR person felt we needed to being in an attorney to make sure we handled it properly and protected the company. Attorney Garcia guided us through the process every step of the way. I’ve been in business over 30 years and she is the best employment lawyer I’ve ever used.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Consultation was excellent. Ms. Garcia gave me good advice on how to proceed. She did a good job at explaining the applicable employment law to me. Overall the consultation was extremely valuable.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria represented me against my former employer when I was unfairly discharged. She was understanding of my situation, clear in what she thought was possible, and kept my best interests as the focal point. Her professionalism and realistic approach meant I could trust her handling of the case and also move on with my life once it was concluded.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria assisted me in reviewing a new employment contract in healthcare. She was very accommodating to my busy schedule and was prompt with her responses to my questions as well as document review. She was effective in successfully negotiating the concerns I had with the documents. With her guidance, I felt the process went smoothly, and achieved the results I anticipated.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

I consulted Maria for an employment situation and she was very informative, patient and thorough. She answered all of my questions and expertly guided me throughout the process. Would recommend her to anyone who has a question or situation with an employer.

Ruchin
July 27, 2019

Maria reviewed my employment contract, highlighted areas of concern, reviewed respective clauses with my future employer’s attorney, and helped me understand the implications of the final contract. I would hire her again for any future needs.

Richard
July 26, 2019

Had an issue with a longtime employee that we needed to part ways with. Our HR person felt we needed to being in an attorney to make sure we handled it properly and protected the company. Attorney Garcia guided us through the process every step of the way. I’ve been in business over 30 years and she is the best employment lawyer I’ve ever used.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Consultation was excellent. Ms. Garcia gave me good advice on how to proceed. She did a good job at explaining the applicable employment law to me. Overall the consultation was extremely valuable.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria represented me against my former employer when I was unfairly discharged. She was understanding of my situation, clear in what she thought was possible, and kept my best interests as the focal point. Her professionalism and realistic approach meant I could trust her handling of the case and also move on with my life once it was concluded.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria assisted me in reviewing a new employment contract in healthcare. She was very accommodating to my busy schedule and was prompt with her responses to my questions as well as document review. She was effective in successfully negotiating the concerns I had with the documents. With her guidance, I felt the process went smoothly, and achieved the results I anticipated.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

I consulted Maria for an employment situation and she was very informative, patient and thorough. She answered all of my questions and expertly guided me throughout the process. Would recommend her to anyone who has a question or situation with an employer.

Ruchin
July 27, 2019

Maria reviewed my employment contract, highlighted areas of concern, reviewed respective clauses with my future employer’s attorney, and helped me understand the implications of the final contract. I would hire her again for any future needs.

Richard
July 26, 2019

Had an issue with a longtime employee that we needed to part ways with. Our HR person felt we needed to being in an attorney to make sure we handled it properly and protected the company. Attorney Garcia guided us through the process every step of the way. I’ve been in business over 30 years and she is the best employment lawyer I’ve ever used.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Consultation was excellent. Ms. Garcia gave me good advice on how to proceed. She did a good job at explaining the applicable employment law to me. Overall the consultation was extremely valuable.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria represented me against my former employer when I was unfairly discharged. She was understanding of my situation, clear in what she thought was possible, and kept my best interests as the focal point. Her professionalism and realistic approach meant I could trust her handling of the case and also move on with my life once it was concluded.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

Maria assisted me in reviewing a new employment contract in healthcare. She was very accommodating to my busy schedule and was prompt with her responses to my questions as well as document review. She was effective in successfully negotiating the concerns I had with the documents. With her guidance, I felt the process went smoothly, and achieved the results I anticipated.

anonymous
July 25, 2019

I consulted Maria for an employment situation and she was very informative, patient and thorough. She answered all of my questions and expertly guided me throughout the process. Would recommend her to anyone who has a question or situation with an employer.