MOTSAY AND LAY was founded in 1983 as a result of a long-time friendship and the desire to provide quality legal services. Jim and Mike were classmates both in college and in law school. When the opportunity arose for them to work together, they joined forces. Jim Motsay came from a solo practice he started in 1981 and after having served as a prosecutor in the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.
Mike Lay began his legal career as an associate with a statewide large law firm offering a general practice of law in both criminal and civil cases. Together their common bonds forged the law firm of MOTSAY AND LAY. Since 1983, they have offered legal services to a wide array of clients- individuals, partnerships and corporations. The practice has been built one client at a time.
Entire generations of families have been the beneficiaries of their work. The firm has continued to grow through word of mouth among their many clients. A referral let's them know that they have been successful in representing their clients.
Mike Lay began his legal career as an associate with a statewide large law firm offering a general practice of law in both criminal and civil cases. Together their common bonds forged the law firm of MOTSAY AND LAY. Since 1983, they have offered legal services to a wide array of clients- individuals, partnerships and corporations. The practice has been built one client at a time.
Entire generations of families have been the beneficiaries of their work. The firm has continued to grow through word of mouth among their many clients. A referral let's them know that they have been successful in representing their clients.
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Jim is a Baltimore native, married and father of three sons and a step-son.
Jim graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School.
He has worked in private practice since 1981 and has also been an Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore City.
Since 1983 he has served as the Managing Partner for the law firm of Motsay and Lay, Attorney's at Law.
In 1986 he was appointed by Mayor Schaefer to conduct hearings for the City of Baltimore and continues to serve as Administrative Law Judge still today.
Jim graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School.
He has worked in private practice since 1981 and has also been an Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore City.
Since 1983 he has served as the Managing Partner for the law firm of Motsay and Lay, Attorney's at Law.
In 1986 he was appointed by Mayor Schaefer to conduct hearings for the City of Baltimore and continues to serve as Administrative Law Judge still today.
The offices first opened on Maryland Avenue and later moved to its present location at the intersection of Calvert and 25th Streets, in 1986.
Mr. Lay graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School in 1981 and completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Maryland for Baltimore County majoring in Political Science.
During a clinical internship while at the University of Baltimore Law School, he prosecuted cases with the Baltimore City Office of the State's Attorney.
Mr. Lay graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School in 1981 and completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Maryland for Baltimore County majoring in Political Science.
During a clinical internship while at the University of Baltimore Law School, he prosecuted cases with the Baltimore City Office of the State's Attorney.
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