Lauri E. Cleary

Appellate Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)

Bethesda, Maryland

40+ years experience

Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

301-986-1300

https://www.lerchearly.com/attorneys/lauri-e-cleary/

7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814-3663

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Bio

Lauri E. Cleary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment.Lauri E., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauri E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Lauri E. Cleary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment.Lauri E., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauri E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Lauri E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Maryland

State Capital

Annapolis

Highest Court

Maryland Supreme Court

Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Appellate Practice
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Special Focus: Civil and Criminal
Special Focus: COVID-19
Special Focus: Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 1985

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Reviews

Jennifer Garcia

3 months ago

A formidable and experienced advocate in complex litigation

Lauri Cleary provided exceptional representation for our company during a challenging commercial dispute. Her deep knowledge, honed over 40 years, was immediately apparent. She is a strategic thinker, and her recognition in Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice is well-deserved. Her ability to distill complex issues into clear strategies was invaluable. While her billing rates reflect her expertise, communication between major milestones could occasionally be more proactive. Overall, her guidance through mediation was masterful, and we achieved a favorable outcome without the need for a protracted trial. I would confidently recommend her for sophisticated business litigation matters.