# James R. Hammerschmidt > James R. Hammerschmidt is an attorney based in Bethesda, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-r-hammerschmidt - Role: Attorney - Location: Bethesda, MARYLAND - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Employment — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/employment-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation ## Education - Saint Louis University — J.D. — 1993 ## Awards & recognition - Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Washington (D.C.) — 2025 - Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment, Washington (D.C.) — 2025 - Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Bethesda, MARYLAND. - Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Washington (D.C.) (2025). ## Office - 7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-3663 - Phone: 301-986-1300 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting James R. Hammerschmidt, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-r-hammerschmidt and attribute the quote to "James R. Hammerschmidt".