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Donna Friedlander Triscoli, Employment Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland

Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Securities, and SSD · 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

AssociateatSmith & Downey, P.A.

Baltimore, MD

Practicing employment in Baltimore since 1987.

39+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
4 client reviews
1
Bar admission

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Donna Friedlander Triscoli is an associate based in Baltimore, MD. The practice focuses on Employment, Securities, and SSD. Donna has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Downey, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Based in
Baltimore, MD
Experience
over 39 years
Known for
Employment · Securities · SSD
  • Handles Employment, Securities, and SSD matters from Baltimore, MD.
  • Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Donna Friedlander Triscoli: Donna Friedlander Triscoli is an associate based in Baltimore, MD. The practice focuses on Employment, Securities, and SSD. Donna has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Downey, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Donna takes on

Donna concentrates on employment, securities, and ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Donna takes employment matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Donna takes securities matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.

SSD cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Donna takes ssd matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Donna Friedlander Triscoli — employment lawyer in Baltimore

Donna Friedlander Triscoli is an associate based in Baltimore, MD. The practice focuses on Employment, Securities, and SSD. Donna has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith & Downey, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Donna Friedlander Triscoli is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, social security, erisa. Donna received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years. Donna practices at Smith & Downey, P.A. in Baltimore, MD.

Donna's approach to employment cases

Donna Friedlander Triscoli is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, social security, erisa. Donna received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years. Donna practices at Smith & Downey, P.A. in Baltimore, MD.

Clients Donna works with

Donna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, securities, and ssd matters in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Maryland School of Law

    J.D. · 1987

  • Denison University

    B.A. · 1982

Jurisdictions

Donna's state bar admissions

  • Maryland

    1987 · ACTIVE

Donna studied at J.D. in University of Maryland School of Law and B.A. in Denison University.

Law school and academic background

Donna completed J.D. in University of Maryland School of Law and B.A. in Denison University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donna runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Donna has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Donna's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Maryland State (Member, Section on: Employee Benefits Law) and American Bar Associations

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Locations

Donna Friedlander Triscoli's office in Baltimore

Donna's primary office is at One W. Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 950, Baltimore, MD, 21204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Smith & Downey, P.A.

One W. Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 950

Baltimore, MD 21204

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Donna Friedlander Triscoli — 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Donna. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Baltimore.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Donna Friedlander Triscoli — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Donna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Donna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Baltimore, Maryland

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Donna

Donna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Donna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Donna's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Donna Friedlander Triscoli

  • How much does it cost to hire Donna for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Donna offer a free consultation?

    Donna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Donna's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Maryland typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Donna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Donna take my case if I'm outside Baltimore?

    Donna is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Donna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Donna?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Donna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Donna accepting new employment clients right now?

    Donna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Baltimore, Annapolis and Rockville in Maryland

Donna handles employment matters throughout Maryland. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.

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