Top best Employment Lawyers Near me in ZIP 22203

Tom Spiggle has four children and for that reason spends a great deal of time at the firm he founded in 2009. When he had fewer children and more time, Tom managed to graduate with honors from the Georgetown University Law School, clerk for a judge, work at several private law firms and serve as an Assistant United States Attorney.. Prior to law school, Tom, a native North Carolinian, received bachelor’s (92) and master’s (96) degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After undergraduate, he worked the night shift in a light-fixture factory and had a truly remarkable career in pizza delivery. Later he worked as a chemist and as a legislative assistant to Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey in the U.S. House of Representatives.. For those lacking something better to do, Tom’s resume can be found here.. Tom founded Spiggle Law to help individuals facing difficult workplace issues. Although Spiggle Law represents employees in many different matters, Tom has a soft spot for those who suffer from discrimination solely because they are pregnant or have family-care issues, like caring for a sick child or an elderly parent. As former prosecutor with significant experience in high-level criminal cases, Tom is also uniquely qualified to represent individuals subject to workplace investigations and criminal prosecutions.. Lest the whimsy of this bio to lead you to believe otherwise, Tom delivers for his clients. He has tried over twenty cases to verdict, including a civil rights case victory that resulted in punitive six-figure punitive damages being awarded against the defendant. Tom has also obtained significant settlements for clients without ever having to set foot in a courthouse.

Sharon Fast Gustafson is a solo practitioner in Arlington, Virginia. She received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude, in 1991. After law school she worked for four years in the labor and employment law group at Jones, Day in Washington, D.C., where she also handled adoption matters pro bono.. Ms. Gustafson now practices in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, dividing her time between employment matters and adoption matters. She is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA).

Rachelle S. Young is Partner with Tully Rinckey PLLC and concentrates her practice in federal sector employment and labor law.Rachelle provides representation to federal employees in a wide range of employment and labor matters, including claims of age, gender, race, national origin and color discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, and retaliation. She has significant experience representing clients at various stages of the administrative process, as well as during settlement negotiations and mediations.Rachelle has practiced frequently before federal, state, and District of Columbia Courts, in addition to representing clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the D.C. Office of Human Rights, and other state and local administrative bodies. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Rachelle worked at a well-respected firm in the D.C. area, where she represented federal, D.C. government, and private sector employees in administrative proceedings and lawsuits involving claims for overtime compensation, discipline and adverse actions, and claims under federal, state and local civil rights laws.Rachelle received her juris doctorate from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. While pursuing her law degree, she joined the D.C. Law Students in Court Program and, as a D.C.-certified student-trial attorney, she represented local residents in the Landlord and Tenant and Small Claims Branches of D.C. Superior Court. Rachelle also participated in GWU's domestic violence clinic and interned at the Legal Aid Society and D.C. Office of the Attorney General.Rachelle holds dual bachelor of science degrees in political science and in business management, from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Conn., where she graduated with high honors and received top departmental awards.

Over 21 years of experience representing employers and employees in employment-related matters, civil litigation, and immigration.

My practice involves employment and corporate law litigation and advice and counsel throughout Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., with a particular focus upon employment law and business issues. I have litigated in courts throughout the country and have advised companies and executives in a variety of industries.  I have extensive experience concerning wage and hour, wage payment, and non-competition agreement issues.. I have a stellar academic background, graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1999 with honors and at the top of my undergraduate class.  More than that, I have achieved excellent results for my clients and am committed to their success.

Kaya Massey is an associate attorney in Tully Rinckey’s federal employment practice in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, Kaya worked for a boutique employment firm in D.C. specializing in both public and private sector employment law. Kaya earned her bachelor’s degree from Duke University, her J.D. from Tulane University Law School, and her L.LM from American University Washington College of Law. She is currently admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Kaya is a member of the D.C. Bar Communities’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative, as well as a member of the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia.

Jack was a political science major at Virginia Tech before graduating magna cum laude from George Mason University School of Law. While there, he was a member of the Law Review, in which his note about court decisions affecting alternative dispute resolution, What’s in a Name? Why the Judicially-Named Grounds for Vacating Arbitral Awards Should Remain Available in Light of Hall Street, was selected for publication. He was also a member of the Trial Advocacy Board at GMUSL, and his team was a finalist in the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section of the New York City Regional Trial Advocacy Competition.. Jack became interested in employment law when he clerked for an employment law firm during law school. He gained experience there with Title VII, False Claims Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and retaliation claims from initial negotiations through appeals.. Over the years, he has worked on cases ranging from multimillion-dollar breach of contract and business organization suits … to securing a neutral reference for a teacher moving from private to public school … to ensuring that a clothing designer got a severance package to open a small business. He believes in dedicating himself to whatever is necessary to do high quality work, even if it means long hours, and he maintains the strategic mindset of a trial lawyer even when he expects a case to settle. Jack is a particularly persuasive writer, especially when complex issues are involved. He has drafted winning arguments for trial court motions, as well as a successful appeal in Maryland state court.. In his spare time, Jack likes to hike and fish in the mountains surrounding the Shenandoah Valley and on the Shenandoah River. He enjoys playing golf and softball, but also likes to kick back and read a good book or watch television. His favorite author is Cormac McCarthy, and his favorite TV show is “Breaking Bad.” His favorite sport is baseball, and he has thrown warm-up pitches in the Nationals Park bullpen – alas, not as a pro baseball player but as part of a tour.

In 2012, I founded a law firm to help people who were being treated unfairly. Since then, we have grown and worked with individuals and businesses on disputes ranging from employment discrimination to police misconduct to disputes between neighbors.. In general, our firm, The Erlich Law Office, pursues discrimination, wage, civil rights, constitutional, and general litigation.  We handle matters from intake to conclusion, whether that is settlement, judgment, or another result.. We pride ourselves on full service, happy clients, and hard work. I hope we can help you.

A former US Dept. of Labor Investigator who conducted civil and criminal investigations related to Title I of ERISA, PPACA, and its amendments. A trial attorney, who is most passionate about Labor and Employment issues with an emphasis on ERISA (employee benefits law). Additionally, I practice in Civil Rights, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury. My firm represents both individuals and businesses.My practice further consists of representing businesses to ensure compliance with ERISA regulations, government investigations, and any related white collar criminal cases that may result from ERISA non-compliance.