3 Best Employment Lawyers in Washington, DC

“Alan Lescht is the founding partner of Alan Lescht and Associates, PC, where he leads the firm’s employment litigation and counseling practices. He has represented clients in employment discrimination, commercial litigation, and civil rights for over 30 years and has won dozens of notable trials. Alan is a member of the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association. He provides bilingual services in English and Spanish. Alan has helped hundreds of workers keep or regain their jobs and recover monetary damages. Alan Lescht & Associates, PC team works with you to deliver a result-driven, cost-effective legal strategy customized to your needs. They are effective litigators representing clients in DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and federal government workers worldwide. If you need an employment attorney, contact them.”

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“R. Scott Oswald is a third-generation lawyer and managing principal of The Employment Law Group. He has recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements for his clients. Scott has advocated for workers' rights under federal and state anti-discrimination laws and represents employers in non-competition, pay, and overtime activities. He has authored numerous articles on federal and state whistleblower and employment law protections. Mr. Oswald is admitted to practice in D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and numerous federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Scott has extensive experience with qui tam cases. The Employment Law Group, P.C., represents government employees in personnel matters and security clearance issues, assists in negotiating employment contracts, and addresses related immigration concerns. The firm’s attorneys bring over 70 years of combined experience advocating for employees in cases involving violations of federal wage and employment laws. They are ready to fight for you. Call us.”

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“Debra S. Katz is a partner at Katz Banks Kumin. She received her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School. She has been successfully litigating employment discrimination, civil rights, and whistleblower protection cases for nearly 40 years. The attorneys at Katz Banks Kumin are nationally recognized leaders in whistleblower law, sexual harassment, employment law, Title IX discrimination, civil rights and civil liberties, and wage and hour matters. They provide expert counsel and representation in a wide range of whistleblower cases, including retaliation claims and participation in federal whistleblower reward programs such as those administered by the SEC. Katz Banks Kumin represents clients nationwide, with offices in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New York.”

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