Lebau & Neuworth Recognized by NIWR for Advancing Workers’ Rights in Maryland

Lebau & Neuworth is proud to announce that our firm has been recognized as part of the National Institute for Workers’ Rights (NIWR) 2025–2026 Visionary Circle. This honor reflects our long-standing commitment to protecting employees across Maryland and the D.C. Metro Area and advancing the fight for fair and equal treatment in the workplace.

As an employment law firm, we have built our practice around one core belief, that every worker deserves dignity, fairness, and equal opportunity. Being included by NIWR affirms the work we do every day on behalf of employees facing discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage violations.

What the NIWR Visionary Circle Recognition Means for Workers’ Rights

The National Institute for Workers’ Rights created the Visionary Circle to highlight leaders who are dedicated to strengthening and protecting workers’ rights nationwide. The recognition supports efforts focused on:

For our firm, this recognition aligns directly with the work we do for employees throughout Maryland. We stand firmly on the side of workers. We don’t back down from a challenge. Our employment law attorneys are determined to hold employers accountable for workplace discrimination, unpaid wages, overtime violations, and more. 

Baltimore Employment Lawyers Committed to Equal Opportunity and Fair Treatment

At Lebau & Neuworth, we understand that your career is more than a paycheck. When workplace rights are violated, the impact reaches every part of your life. Our employment attorneys bring decades of experience and deep knowledge of federal and Maryland employment laws to every case we handle.

We represent clients in matters involving:

Our approach is thorough and strategic. We examine every detail, gather strong evidence, and pursue results that restore fairness and protect your future. This recognition from NIWR reflects the same dedication we bring to each client’s case.

Supporting Workers Across Maryland and the D.C. Metro Area

As a Baltimore employment law firm serving clients statewide, our mission extends beyond individual cases. We believe in strengthening civil rights protections and supporting policies that protect working people across Maryland.

Being named to the NIWR Visionary Circle comes with great responsibility. But our focus remains on the individuals who trust us with their cases. If you are facing discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, or wrongful termination, you do not have to face it alone.

Contact the experienced team at Lebau & Neuworth to discuss your situation. We are ready to stand with you and fight for the justice and fairness you deserve.

Setting the Standard: Stephen Lebau Receives Prestigious Peer Recognition

Lebau & Neuworth is proud to announce that Stephen Lebau has received the highest possible ratings for both legal ability and ethical standards in the 2025 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. This prestigious honor is based entirely on evaluations from fellow attorneys and members of the legal community, who know the work, the effort, and the values it takes to truly stand out in the legal profession. 

These top marks reflect Stephen’s unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and trusted client advocacy. Honors like this one highlight what our clients already know: Stephen’s not just a strong attorney, he’s someone you can count on when the stakes are high.

At Lebau & Neuworth, we celebrate achievements like these because they solidify the standards we hold ourselves to every day. Recognition from peers is more than just a badge; it’s a reflection of leadership, trust, and the kind of excellence that sets one attorney apart from the rest. 

Lebau & Neuworth is a Baltimore-based law firm specializing in labor and employment litigation, representing individuals facing discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and employee benefits issues. 

For over 40 years, the firm has been passionately advocating for employee rights and consistently recognized for excellence in this legal area, including a Tier 1 ranking for Employment Law — Individuals, and a Tier 1 for Litigation — Labor and Employment. 

We are ecstatic to see Stephen’s hard work pay off!