Top Employment Lawyers Near Me in Alexandria Area

Ms. Miles is the founding partner of a successful law firm, Old Towne Associates, P.C. She advises individuals and businesses on matters involving employment agreements, severance negotiations, employment discrimination and retaliation, whistleblower claims, wage and hour compliance, sexual harassment, business torts, breach of contract, and third-party investigations. She litigates employment cases in state and federal courts in Virginia and the District of Columbia from inception up to settlement or trial.. HONORS AND AWARDS. Ms. Miles was recently nominated by several community members and was selected for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Top 40 Under 40 Award. In 2018, the National Black Lawyers honored Ms. Miles with their Top 40 Under 40 recognition. In 2016, the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference presented Ms. Miles with a Significant Service Award. In 2015, the National Black Lawyers honored Ms. Miles with the Top 100 recognition. In June 2012, the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference presented Ms. Miles with an Outstanding Service Award for her service as Chair of the Women and Minorities in the Profession Commission.. BOARD SERVICE. An entrepreneur and social justice advocate, Ms. Miles has been involved with the Northern Virginia community for the past 30 years. In May 2019, Ms. Miles joined the Board of Directors for an international missions organization, Crossworld. In January 2019, Ms. Miles joined the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Metro Chapter of the Christian Legal Society. Since 2015, Ms. Miles has served on the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.. PERSONAL. Ms. Miles was born on Travis Air Force Base to two Air Force officers. She was raised in Santa Maria, CA and Northern Virginia. She’s lived in Las Cruces, NM; Centreville, Virginia; Charlottesville, VA; Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan; Virginia Beach, VA; and currently resides in Alexandria, VA. Ms. Miles has traveled to Brazil, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Curaçao, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Scotland, Thailand, The Netherlands, Turkey, and Vietnam. Ms. Miles enjoys volunteering, long distance running, ballet, playing polo, and spending time with her poodles, Charlie and Mireille.

I routinely represent clients in state and federal courts in civil litigation and employment-related litigation and before the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  I also routinely counsels management and executives regarding employment issues including preparation of personnel policies and handbooks; compliance with Title VII, the ADA, FLSA and FMLA and preventing sexual and other forms of harassment. Mr. Cabana has successfully represented parties in litigation involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation; the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the False Claims Act, defamation, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and wrongful termination.. Mr. Cabana is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of the District of Columbia, Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and he is a member of the American Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association and The Society for Human Resource Management.. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Cabana was an attorney for several years with an AmLaw 100 firm.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Cabana served as a judicial law clerk in the chambers of the honorable Eric G. Bruggink, United States Court of Federal Claims.

I have lived in Alexandria, VA and practiced law for over 40 years. I  concentrate on estate planning, business and commercial law.  I have been fortunate to have a full life outside of my law practice:  I am married to Marcia Call and have four adult children.  For many years, I was active in politics and, during the 90's, served on the Alexandria City Council for three terms (9 years).  I have also served as Chair of the Board of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, The Campagna Center. Alexandria Democratic Party and Commonwealth Baptist Church, as well as President of the Del Ray Citizens Association. I enjoy studying history, vocabulary words and poetry.

Handles cases in federal and state courts, contract claims, wrongful discharge and discrimination claims, USERRA rights, military rights enforcement, and general civil matters. Practices in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, and Loudoun County jurisdictions.

Danielle Grace Pimentel handles a variety of employment and labor law matters involving discrimination and retaliation, as well as business and nonprofit matters.. Prior to joining the Old Towne Associates, P.C., Ms. Pimentel served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Portsmouth where she gained trial experience litigating misdemeanor and felony criminal matters.. Ms. Pimentel earned her B.S. from Mary Washington University in Economics with Honors. While in college, Ms. Pimentel received the Henry W. Heweston Economics Award and served as Associate Editor of Issues in Political Economy, the leading undergraduate research journal in economics.. Ms. Pimentel earned her J.D. from Regent University School of Law. While there, Ms. Pimentel served as Senior Editor of the Regent University Law Review and received the Law Review Best Staffer Award in the Fall of 2019. She also served as Legal Research & Writing Director of the Moot Court Board, and as Presiding Officer of the Honor Counsel. She was also a member of the Hispanic Law Students Association. Additionally, while in law school, Ms. Pimentel was the recipient of an Academic Merit Award, the Ronald L. Fick Book Award, and the Wilbur Leland Brown Endowed Scholarship.. Ms. Pimentel is dedicated to upholding the mission of Old Towne Associates, P.C. to provide client-centered, transparent, and trustworthy legal counsel.

Attorney Miguel Rivera received his Juris Doctorate degree from James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University in 1996. He appears regularly before the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and various federal appellate courts in order to assist immigrants in securing their legal rights. In 2002, Attorney Rivera founded The Law Offices of Miguel Rivera, PLLC, where he represents investors, business owners, families, heterosexual couples, and members of the LGBT community who desire to live and work in the United States. Mr. Rivera proudly offers quality representation and trusted legal counsel to all his clients. He understands that every individual is facing a unique immigration issue, which is why he strives to provide personalized attention to every client. Attorney Rivera acknowledges how complex the United States immigration system can be, and that immigration laws are constantly subject to change. This is why Mr. Rivera maintains a thorough understanding of all U.S. immigration laws, and makes sure he is aware when an amendment occurs. Attorney Rivera is prepared to assist clients through various immigration matters, including the obtaining of a green card/ permanent residency, citizenship, an immigrant visa, an employment-based visa, or a family-based visa. In addition, Mr. Rivera can represent individuals who may be facing removal from the United States. Removal can be caused by numerous reasons, including a criminal offense, failure to update an immigrant status, or coming into the United States without a passport. No matter what specific situation you are in, Attorney Rivera is prepared to provide you with the aggressive defense needed to protect your rights, freedoms, and immigration status. To learn more about how you may be able to retain the representation of Attorney Rivera, do not hesitate to contact The Law Offices of Miguel Rivera, PLLC.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Alexandria and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Alexandria and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Alexandria and surrounding areas.