Motsay & Lay is a distinguished law firm founded in 1983 by longtime friends and legal professionals James Motsay and Michael Lay, combining their expertise from prior roles as a prosecutor and a general practice attorney. The firm stands out for its personalized, client-centered approach and its deep commitment to providing comprehensive legal services across a wide spectrum of needs, serving individuals, families, partnerships, and corporations for over four decades.
The firm’s philosophy, “we are here for your every legal need,” drives a responsive and relationship-focused practice, built entirely through client referrals and generational trust. With extensive experience in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution, the attorneys are specially trained in collaborative law—a cost-effective, client-controlled approach to resolving disputes—and are active members of leading collaborative practice organizations. Jim Motsay further enhances the firm’s negotiation capabilities with advanced training from Harvard Law School.
Services Offered
- Collections
- Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Trusts
- Contracts
- Estates
- Real Estate
- Wills
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Traffic Law
- Worker’s Compensation
- Trial and Litigation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Document Preparation
- Collaborative Law
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the firm is deeply embedded in the local legal community, with Jim Motsay serving on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Collaborative Practice Council and as a Harvard-trained negotiator. Their longstanding presence and leadership in collaborative law make them a trusted resource for clients seeking innovative and effective legal solutions.
