Darlington Employment Lawyers

I represent clients in trials and adversarial proceedings, particularly in the most challenging cases when it matters most. My experience spans across employment and labor law, business disputes, defamation, and civil rights litigation. Before founding Flood Law, I served as an active-duty Air Force Judge Advocate (JAG) officer, where I achieved the rank of Major. Subsequently, I joined a national labor and employment firm and became a Shareholder. My approach to practicing law is deeply influenced by the values of excellence, teamwork, and service to others, which I developed during my time in the Air Force and continue to apply to each...

I am Kenneth Walton, though I prefer to be called "Ken." I am an attorney, advisor, and advocate with a solid foundation in employment law. A recent client remarked that "Ken’s knowledge base and competency is amazing, met by his level of compassion and understanding." My practical experience in workplace employment law is extensive, having served as counsel at several large federal agencies where I received awards for my work. I have provided advice and counsel in both straightforward and complex litigation across various areas of employment law. I have also had the privilege of training hundreds of individuals, both in...

Ms. Maya P. Jefferson is an associate with Gilbert Employment Law, focusing on the representation of both federal and private sector employees involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as violations the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related state and local laws. Ms. Jefferson's practice includes litigating on behalf of clients in federal and state courts, as well as administrative forums such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Ben Akech – Litigation Attorney, Advocate for Justice Ben Akech is a seasoned attorney committed to protecting the rights of individuals, families, and businesses across Maryland. With a diverse practice spanning tenant rights, consumer protection, and securities litigation, he brings a results-driven approach to every case. Drawing on years of courtroom and negotiation experience, Ben has developed a reputation for meticulous legal research, persuasive drafting, and strategic advocacy. He is known for taking the time to understand his clients’ unique challenges and crafting tailored legal strategies that put their needs first. In addition to his litigation practice, Ben advises on complex landlord-tenant disputes,...

I am an attorney practicing in Berlin, MD and on Chincoteague Island, VA. I am a licensed attorney (Maryland, Virginia, DC), certified fraud examiner (nationwide), and registered private investigator (Virginia). Before starting my own law practice, I was a National Park Ranger, a law clerk to a federal judge, a U.S. government prosecutor, and a criminal investigator. I completed my career as the Assistant Inspector General for the Securities and Exchange Commission. I hold a doctorate from the University of Florida, and a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law. Today, most of...