About Joseph Michael
Joseph M — Creed is a seasoned trial lawyer and appellate attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. Since 2005, he has dedicated his career to civil litigation and employment law matters. As a partner at Bramnick Creed, LLC, he represents both individuals and businesses, navigating many civil litigation and employment law cases. His practice areas encompass business and contract disputes, employment law, employment agreements, LLC and partnership disputes, construction litigation, and real estate matters. Mr. Creed earned his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law in 2005 — Following his graduation, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable James A.
Kenney III of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. This pivotal experience provided him with a knowledge of appellate procedures and strategies—skills that have proven invaluable throughout his career. His focus on employment law includes representing federal employees in various disputes, such as adverse personnel actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower cases. In addition to his practice, Mr. Creed has made significant contributions to the field of employment law. He authored "Employment Rights of Federal Employees," a chapter in the Maryland Employment Law Deskbook, which serves as a vital resource for legal practitioners.
His leadership extends to the American Bar Association, where he has served as the Employee Co-Chair of the Federal Sector Labor & Employment Law Committee. This role shows his commitment to advocating for employee rights and enhancing legal standards within the sector. Mr. Creed possesses extensive appellate experience, having briefed and argued appeals before several courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Maryland Court of Appeals, and the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. His appellate practice covers a range of issues, including appeals arising from business and commercial disputes, employment litigation, and various civil litigation matters. Before joining Bramnick Creed, LLC, Mr. Creed was a partner in a prominent regional law firm, where he spent over ten years handling civil litigation, appellate, and employment law matters. His reputation in the legal community is reflected in his accolades; he was voted a 2019 "Top Lawyer" in Employment Law and Appellate Law by Bethesda Magazine. Additionally, he is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in General Litigation in 2014 and 2015, followed by his designation as a Super Lawyer from 2017 to 2026.
