Recommendations for the best employment lawyers (NOVA preferred, DC ok)

[Anonymous]

Hi- I really need advice and most likely help in a discrimination case (minority female). I have a lot of documented information and need to be prepared. My performance has been stellar - men are taken care of at my company. I'd greatly appreciate a few names- and sharing any experience with them. thank you.

[Anonymous]

I consulted with Charles Bredehoft Cohen earlier this year and found them helpful. http://www.cbc-law.com/ They were also highly recommended to me by two atty friends. Best of luck to you.

[Anonymous]

Passman and Kaplan in DC

[Anonymous]

Passman and Kaplan is a good firm, but mainly because the partners are outstanding.

Bernabei Wachtel is also a terrific firm.

BTW, I'm an employment defense attorney who has gone against both.

[Anonymous]

OP here- thank you- please keep sharing any names.. I have called a few from washingtonian list and given intake information. One attorney said he'd meet with me at (yikes) $400/hour. I know I have a very good case - I just need to be prepared on what I should do (so far cannot go to HR since my boss is an exec).

PP on Charles Bredehoft Cohen - I have heard good things about Elaine, did you work with her?
PP employment attorney- out of those two firms, which would you recommend for me and any particular name?

Ugh- I'm on antidepressants (first time ever- had to try this since I woke up every morning dreading work and just felt no happiness - trapped) since June due to my work situation.

thank you again.

[Anonymous]

I'm wondering if you can sue if you still work there - I wonder if you need actual damages (like lost wages). not sure - i'm not an employment lawyer.

[Anonymous]

Alan Lescht in DC. solo--also he will take some contingency cases

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

OP - keep in mind that claiming discrimination is a bell that cannot be unrung. I have practiced on both sides and in my experience, the end result of a single plaintiff case is that the plaintiff almost always has to find a new job. Even when they have a good case the end result is a settlement that requires the employee to leave the company. There ends up being too much bad blood for the work relationship to continue. I have never represented an employer who told me, I'm glad that employee brought this problem to our attention via litigation so that we could fix it.

I'm not sayng you should not proceed. Just go in with your eyes wide open. I've seen too many employees file a claim thinking they were going to win a six figure settlement, a promoting, or their bosses fired, only to end up with a separation and settlement agreement, attorneys fees paid for, $10k (before taxes) and the need to find another job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Passman and Kaplan is a good firm, but mainly because the partners are outstanding.

Bernabei Wachtel is also a terrific firm.

BTW, I'm an employment defense attorney who has gone against both.

I have also gnr against both, and they are good if you get their A team assigned to your case. I found that they are willing to let junior people do more than I think they should at times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - keep in mind that claiming discrimination is a bell that cannot be unrung. I have practiced on both sides and in my experience, the end result of a single plaintiff case is that the plaintiff almost always has to find a new job. Even when they have a good case the end result is a settlement that requires the employee to leave the company. There ends up being too much bad blood for the work relationship to continue. I have never represented an employer who told me, I'm glad that employee brought this problem to our attention via litigation so that we could fix it.

I'm not sayng you should not proceed. Just go in with your eyes wide open. I've seen too many employees file a claim thinking they were going to win a six figure settlement, a promoting, or their bosses fired, only to end up with a separation and settlement agreement, attorneys fees paid for, $10k (before taxes) and the need to find another job.

OP here- Thank you for your advice- I do want a separation package and I have a lot of documented evidence - I am in no way the only one.

[Anonymous]

Mark Baker, Esq., formerly of Holland and Knight in Tysons' office.

I believe he may have his own practice now. He has something like 30 years' of experience in labor and employment counseling and litigation. Excellent lawyer and excellent guy, easy to work with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mark Baker, Esq., formerly of Holland and Knight in Tysons' office.

I believe he may have his own practice now. He has something like 30 years' of experience in labor and employment counseling and litigation. Excellent lawyer and excellent guy, easy to work with.

I second Mark Baker. Good guy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mark Baker, Esq., formerly of Holland and Knight in Tysons' office.

I believe he may have his own practice now. He has something like 30 years' of experience in labor and employment counseling and litigation. Excellent lawyer and excellent guy, easy to work with.

Can you provide a number? I can't find him since he's no longer at Holland and Knight.

[Anonymous]

John cook. Excellent .