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Laura Donnelly

The Ellicott City Law Group

Ellicott City, Maryland · 15 Years Experience

4.6/5.0 (82 client reviews) Avvo 8.2

About Laura Donnelly

Laura Donnelly is a board-certified workers' compensation specialist with 15 years of experience serving clients in Ellicott City and throughout Maryland. Her firm handles all types of work injury claims from initial filing through appeals, and she offers free consultations to all prospective clients.

Workers CompensationOccupational DiseaseDeath Benefits

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Employment Law
  • Disability Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

Laura Donnelly works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Maryland. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Laura Donnelly handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Maryland, including Workers Compensation, Occupational Disease, Death Benefits, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Maryland, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Laura immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Laura Donnelly's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 15 years of experience in Maryland workers' comp law, Laura knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Laura Donnelly primarily serves clients in Ellicott City and the surrounding Maryland area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Maryland and were injured at work, contact Laura's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. University of Michigan School of Law
  • Bar Maryland State Bar, admitted 2011
  • Mbr Maryland Workers' Compensation Bar Association