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Lynne Bernabei has been litigating employment discrimination, civil rights, and whistleblower protection cases for over thirty years. She is a founding partner of Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC, where she handles claims of civil rights violations, discrimination, and other employment and contract disputes. Ms. Bernabei has developed extensive trial experience in federal and local courts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, and before administrative agencies. Ms. Bernabei has argued appeals before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the Fourth Circuit, the Sixth Circuit, the D.C. Circuit, and the Federal Circuit.. Lynne Bernabei received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard University in 1972. In 1977, she received a J.D. degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School. Ms. Bernabei clerked for the Honorable William B. Bryant, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, from 1977-1978.. Ms. Bernabei was selected for inclusion in all editions of The Best Lawyers In America, since 2006. From 2002 onward, the Washingtonian magazine named Lynne Bernabei on its list of Best Attorneys in Washington, D.C. In April, 2004 the Legal Times Magazine named Lynne Bernabei one of top 12 Leading Labor & Employment Litigators in Washington, D.C. In November, 2002, Washingtonian magazine named Ms. Bernabei as one of Washington, D.C.’s top 75 lawyers. In November, 1997, Washingtonian magazine named Ms. Bernabei as one of Washington, D.C.’s top 100 most powerful women. Ms. Bernabei has also been featured in an article that appeared in The City Paper in August of 1992, entitled “The Women to See,” and in the July/August, 1988 edition of The American Lawyer, entitled “Lynne Bernabei: In Tune with Whistle-Blowers.” She was also featured in an article that appeared in The Washington Lawyer, entitled “Whistleblowers and the Law,” June 2001. Ms. Bernabei has appeared on “Sixty Minutes,” the “Today” show, Court TV, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, FOX, and MSNBC national news broadcasts, National Public Radio, and many other broadcast media outlets. She has also been quoted regularly by New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, People, Time, National Law Journal, Legal Times, ABA Journal, and numerous other print media outlets for her expertise in employment law and civil rights issues.. Ms. Bernabei serves as a member of the editorial board of the Labor Law Journal and formerly served on the board of the Journal of Employment Discrimination. She is also a faculty member of the American Law Institute-American Bar Association and teaches courses on employment law and civil rights matters for the District of Columbia Bar and as a guest lecturer at law schools. Ms. Bernabei has been selected as a member of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and is also a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. Ms. Bernabei is on the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) for its National Roster of Neutrals.. Representative Matters:

Lyn Utrecht is a founding Partner of Utrecht, Kleinfeld, Fiori, Partners. Ms. Utrecht practices in the areas of federal and state election, campaign finance, ethics and lobbying laws, and legislative advocacy and strategic planning.  Her practice includes representation of Members of Congress, presidential candidates, campaign committees, trade associations, membership organizations, labor organizations and corporations before the Federal Election Commission, the Office of Government Ethics, Senate and House Ethics Committees and state election commissions.  Ms. Utrecht holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University (B.A. 1974) and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude (1979).. Ms. Utrecht was Counsel to Secretary Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential primary campaign, John Edwards’ 2008 presidential primary campaign, four of the 2004 presidential primary campaigns (Edwards, Dean, Graham, Moseley Braun), Gore/Lieberman 2000, Clinton/Gore ’96 and ’92, the 1992 Harkin for President campaign, and the 1984 Mondale campaign.  She has represented numerous House and Senate campaigns, including the Hillary Rodham Clinton for U.S. Senate Committee.. Prior to joining the firm, from 1976 through 1983 she was in the General Counsel’s office at the Federal Election Commission, from 1980 to 1983 as Special Assistant General Counsel.  While at the Commission, Ms. Utrecht specialized in litigation, representing the Commission in numerous cases in federal district and appellate courts.  She has co-authored various articles, including “Problems in America’s Polling Places:  How They Can Be Stopped” which appeared in the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review.. Ms. Utrecht is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

Lorenzo Cellini graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 2004. In law school he was a member of the moot court board, a legal writing fellow and the recipient of the E. Thomas Sullivan Antitrust Award. He also received his B.A. from the University of Arizona, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.. Mr. Cellini joined Tycko & Zavareei LLP in November 2006.  Since joining the firm he has practiced primarily in the area of civil litigation.  He has represented both individuals and companies in a variety of civil disputes involving real estate, unfair competition, employment, False Claims Act, products liability, and consumer class action law.  In addition, Mr. Cellini has represented individual tenants and tenants’ associations in connection with preserving and enforcing their rights under the laws of the District of Columbia.. Before joining Tycko & Zavareei LLP, Mr. Cellini practiced law in Tucson, Arizona. He specialized in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on contract disputes, real estate, intellectual property and bankruptcy. Additional practice areas included real estate and business transactions, appellate, employment and civil rights law. Representative clients included large biomedical engineering, technology and real estate development firms, as well as local restaurants, banks and individuals.. Mr. Cellini also has substantial experience in antitrust law. While in law school, he served as a law clerk in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he assisted in investigations of anticompetitive conduct and proposed mergers. Before attending law school, he worked in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition.. Other legal experience includes externships with the University of Arizona Student Legal Services and Judge Raner Collins of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.. Mr. Cellini is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, and also is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Arizona, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Live in Northern Virginia, and enjoy travelling and sports.   Fishing, Golf, Skiing, to name a few.   A dog lover as well.    Hope that my practice has assisted many in their search for justice in each case.

Lisa Fentress is a dedicated and passionate advocate and experienced first chair trial attorney.  Lisa and her colleagues and of counsel have extensive experience in employment related litigation.  Lisa and her colleagues have represented both plaintiffs/aggrieved employees in both the federal and private sector and corporate defendants in a vast array of employment law related matters.. Lisa started her career as a law clerk in the District of Columbia Superior Court where she was fortunate enough to observe, first hand, some of the best trial attorneys in the nation’s capital.  Lisa followed her clerkship as an associate at Jordan Coyne Savits & Lopata and Semmes Bowen & Semmes defending businesses in litigation with a primary focus on workers compensation defense.  After her experience in private practice Lisa spent 12 (twelve) years as Assistant General Counsel in the Litigation Section of the General Counsel’s office of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).  In this capacity Lisa defended the transit authority in personal injury and employment litigation.  Lisa was a first chair trial attorney for 12 (twelve) years and during that time tried over 75 (seventy-five) cases in the District of Columbia and Maryland state and federal courts.  This unique opportunity gave Lisa the opportunity to take more cases to trial than a typical associate in private practice and allowed her to develop enhanced trial, litigation, mediation and settlement negotiation skills.. Finally, Lisa spent the last 12 (twelve) years in house working for Marriott International as an attorney in Marriott International’s Risk Management department managing all insurance covered employment litigation as well as general liability, workers compensation, property, fidelity, fiduciary and cyber litigation against the company.  As a result, Lisa has a clear understanding of the business impact of litigation against an employer and has a deep and clear understanding of effective litigation strategies to save costs and resolve litigated matters effectively and efficiently.. Lisa and her colleagues have a great depth of experience in defending employers in employment related litigation and in representing Plaintiff’s in employment related litigation.  The Fentress law firm’s philosophy is that this experience representing both employers and plaintiffs ultimately gives the client, plaintiff or defendant, the absolute best representation available.  A strong and deep understanding of the perspectives and strategies of both plaintiffs and defendants makes for the best representation of your employment law related needs whether you are an employer or an employee.   Why wouldn’t you want an attorney representing you that definitely knows and understands the perspectives, strategies and drivers on each side of the fence in litigation?. In addition and of utmost importance Lisa is dedicated to her work and firmly believes that every client deserves the best of all of her combined skills.  Lisa is tenacious and will not stop fighting for her clients until she achieves the best possible result in the case.  She is not afraid of hard work and tirelessly investigates and strategizes every aspect of the matter.  Her experience has taught her that things are   not always as they appear and often there is more than one side to the story.. Lisa also understands that each client’s case is unique.  Each person or company/organization who seeks her counsel has individual concerns and goals regarding their case.  She is committed to listening to these concerns and answering any questions.  Lisa works diligently to approach your case as if it is her only case and you are her only client.  She individualizes her representation to meet your specific needs and to achieve the best possible result in your case.. If you are looking for an attorney who gives you Passionate Representation and Personal Attention, Contact Lisa today.

Licensed attorney with demonstrated history of impactful work in the legal field through advocating for expanded civil rights and greater worker protections. In my current role, I provide legal representation, advice, and guidance to clients in matters related to employment and labor law.

Laurie A. Amell, R.N., J.D. has successfully represented clients, both in trial and settlement proceedings, achieving record- setting recoveries. She has obtained dozens of six and seven figure verdicts and settlements in medical negligence, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases for over 20 years. She obtained an eight figure verdict in a brain injury personal injury case in D.C. Federal Court in December 2002. Ms. Amell blends her background as a registered nurse with substantial critical care experience with her relentless advocacy in the courtroom for those who have suffered devastating medical injuries in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.. Ms. Amell has specialized in complex medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation for 20 years. In addition to being a Past President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. (TLA-DC) in 2009-2010, she was the 2007 recipient of their Trial Lawyer of the Year award. She has been named one of Washington's "Super Lawyers" and is listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for both medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation. She has been consistently listed as one of the top lawyers in D.C. by Washingtonian Magazine. In 2007 Ms. Amell was featured in Fortune Magazine as a premiere lawyer and in Washingtonian Magazine in their Women in Business section.  A graduate of Georgetown University School of Nursing, Ms. Amell worked as a staff nurse on the Cardiac-Surgical Special Care Unit at Georgetown University Hospital from 1986-1988 before pursuing a career in the law. She continued to work as a critical care nurse until 1989, while attending her first year in law school, and rotated between the medical, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, and neurological intensive care units at Georgetown University Hospital.

Lauren Fraid is an international trade and litigation attorney whose practice focuses on antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings and appeals, export controls, sanctions, and related regulatory and compliance matters. Ms. Fraid joined The Bristol Group after receiving her Master of Laws (LL.M.), with distinction, from Georgetown University Law Center.

Lauren A. Khouri is an associate attorney withCorreia & Puth, PLLC, dedicating her practice to the civil rights of employees in the workplace. Ms. Khouri represents clients in all aspects of the firm’s litigation practice, including sex discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, disability discrimination, and retaliation claims under Title IX, which bans sex discrimination in education. Her work also includes fighting pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and additional types of discrimination and retaliation prohibited by state and federal civil rights statutes.. Prior to joining Correia & Puth, Ms. Khouri served as a fellow at the National Women’s Law Center, where she advocated for women’s economic security and equality in education and employment. She worked to protect the rights of pregnant and parenting students and employees, and to increase protections against discrimination in the workplace and schools through administrative actions and legislative advocacy.. Khouri earned her law degree from American University Washington College of Law (WCL). During law school, she served as a student attorney in the General Practice Clinic where she litigated family law cases in Montgomery County, Maryland. She interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Justice, where she assisted on civil and criminal litigation. She also worked with D.C. Public Schools in the General Counsel’s Office, aiding the District in compliance with Title IX and other federal and local laws. Ms. Khouri spent time at the National Partnership for Women & Families developing state and federal workplace fairness policies and at the White House Domestic Policy Counsel supporting cities’ efforts to provide comprehensive, place-based social service delivery.. Ms. Khouri was the Senior Content Editor for American University Labor & Employment Law Forum, a member of WCL Moot Court Honor Society, and the WCL representative to the American Bar Association. She is a recipient of the American University Dean’s Award for Professional Responsibility and the Pro Bono Exceptional Service Honors Award.. Prior to law school, Ms. Khouri completed a year-long fellowship with the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, a social justice leadership development initiative. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University.. Active in her community, Ms. Khouri is a member of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. She serves on the board of directors of Teaching for Change, which supports educators working to advance social change through classroom instruction. She is an intake volunteer with the D.C. Employment Justice Center Worker’s Rights Clinic, a walk-in advice clinic for low-wage workers experiencing workplace challenges. Ms. Khouri also works with Georgetown University’s Beeck Center for Social Impact & Innovation on ways to highlight local government’s community engagement and empowerment efforts.. She is admitted to practice law in New York and is permitted to practice law in the District of Columbia—pursuant to Rule 49(c)(8)—while under the supervision of the firm’s licensed partners.

Kate Robinson represents individuals and businesses with respect to a variety of sophisticated employee benefits, tax and traditional employment matters. Kate assists clients with the design and implementation of qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation, retirement and welfare benefits plans. She frequently drafts and reviews employment and independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenants, employment policies and employee handbooks, severance arrangements and other employee benefit plans. She also generally advises clients on all aspects of compliance with ERISA as well as state and federal employment laws.. Prior to joining Bailey & Ehrenberg, Kate worked as an associate attorney for the Global Compensation, Benefits and ERISA practice group at Paul Hastings LLP. At Paul Hastings, Kate represented a mix of private and public corporations, private equity firms and investment banks with respect to ERISA and employment matters arising in the context of M&A transactions.. Kate received her law degree from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law in 2013. She subsequently graduated from Georgetown University Law Center during 2014 with an LL.M in Taxation (including a Certificate in Employee Benefits Law). Kate worked as a Law Clerk for the Foundation Litigation of the American Association of Retired Persons (“AARP”) during her time at Georgetown. In that capacity, she assisted AARP’s employee benefits attorneys by drafting memoranda, motions and briefs in support of ERISA litigation proceedings across various federal courts.

Justin Castillo is a partner in the law firm of Levine, Blaszak, Block
& Boothby, LLP (“LB3”), a Washington, DC-based law firm that
structures complex telecommunications procurements for enterprise
customers. As a telecommunications lawyer, he advises companies in both their strategic planning and
contract negotiations for telecommunications products and
services. Mr. Castillo regularly negotiates agreements with the major
telecommunications providers for global voice and data services. He has
also negotiated numerous enterprise agreements for local and wireless
services. He also works on regulatory issues involving enterprise
customers and on resolving disputes between customers and carriers.

Josh Gerben is the founder of Gerben Law Firm PLLC. He is a trademark lawyer and counselor-at-law.. Mr. Gerben has helped a wide range of clients with over 2,900 trademark matters and issues.. Mr. Gerben attended the American University Washington College of Law and The George Washington University School of Business and Public Management.

Jonathan C. Puth is a member of Correia & Puth and an advocate for the civil rights of employees. Mr. Puth represents clients with claims of sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, whistleblower retaliation, and claims for wages, commissions, and contract rights. Mr. Puth is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of the District of Columbia and Maryland, and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Puth regularly advises clients regarding all aspects their employment relationships and their legal rights, including potential discrimination claims, terms of separation from employment, employment contracts, and severance negotiations. Mr. Puth also counsels employees who are facing unfair treatment or other difficulties in the workplace. Mr. Puth served as co-counsel to the plaintiff class in Hartman v. Powell, a gender discrimination class action that garnered the largest award in the history of the Civil Rights Act, and was awarded the 2000 Trial Lawyer of the Year award by Trial Lawyers for Public Justice for his work on that landmark case. Mr. Puth has for years been selected for inclusion by Super Lawyers and by Best Lawyers for his work representing employees in the Washington, DC region, and is rated by Martindale-Hubbell as “AV Preeminent,” the highest attorney peer review rating.. Throughout his career Ms. Puth has continually devoted his practice to the representation of employees, not employers, with claims of sex harassment, whistleblower retaliation, discrimination, wage and commission theft, severance negotiations, contract disputes, and employee counseling.. Mr. Puth is Past President of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA), a voluntary bar association of over 350 members dedicated to the representation of employees and to the advancement of employee rights. He has served on MWELA’s board since 1998 and is a long-standing and active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). Mr. Puth has worked continually to advance the interests of the plaintiffs’ employment law bar, including by leading and directing continuing education programs, by writing and filing amicus curiae briefs with area courts and the United States Supreme Court, and by working to increase dialogue among employment law practitioners in the region. Mr. Puth received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1992. Prior to law school, Mr. Puth received his B.A. from the University of Colorado in 1981, and was then employed as an advocate for civil rights and the environment with non-profit organizations and for United States Congressman John Conyers, Jr.

Jessica is a Washington, D.C. native committed to serving her community through her legal practice and philanthropy. At Ornsby Dozier LLP, Jessica advises clients in a variety of matters, and strives to accomplish her clients’ goals through proactive and creative problem-solving. Jessica prides herself on being a responsive and effective advocate for each of her clients.. Jessica has previously worked as a tax associate at a large law firm based in Washington, D.C., where she litigated complex tax matters and advised large companies on the tax implications of various transactions. Jessica also litigated family law matters on a pro bono basis at her prior firm which is what sparked her interest in practicing family law. Jessica also represents clients in landlord-tenant, civil rights, business and tax matters.. In addition to her legal practice, Jessica serves as a tenant advocate for Rockville City Council’s Landlord Tenant Commission. Jessica also participates in various pro bono clinics, and is an active member at her church in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Jessica is a worship leader at two churches within the Metropolitan area, and co-chair of a young adult bible study group. When she’s not interfacing with clients or volunteering, Jessica spends as much time as she can with her family, exploring locally, and traveling.

Jeffrey Kaliel earned his law degree from Yale Law School in 2005. Mr. Kaliel graduated from Amherst College summa cum laude in 2000 with a degree in Political Science. He spent one year studying Philosophy at Robinson College, Cambridge University, England.. After law school, Mr. Kaliel joined the Honors Program at the Department of Homeland Security, where he worked on some of the Department’s most important appellate litigation, helped to draft and implement regulations for new programs, and worked with the private sector on infrastructure protection programs. Mr. Kaliel also helped investigate the DHS response to Hurricane Katrina in preparation for a Congressional inquiry. In addition, Mr. Kaliel served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of California, prosecuting drug and border crimes and gaining valuable courtroom experience.. In 2008, Mr. Kaliel worked in Namibia with Lawyers Without Borders on the observation of a 400-defendant treason trial arising from a 1998 armed rebellion.. Mr. Kaliel is a former Staff Sergeant in the Army Reserve and a veteran of the second Iraq war, having served in Iraq in 2003. His publications include contributions to Homeland Security Today and American Bar Association’s Homeland Security Handbook.. Mr. Kaliel is admitted to practice in California and Washington, D.C.

Janine is a registered U.S. patent attorney and has represented clients in bench and jury patent trials throughout the United States, and has particular expertise in Hatch-Waxman cases and International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 cases. She has first chair experience in numerous federal district court cases, and has been involved in patent cases covering diverse areas of technology including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, software, Internet content delivery, automotive, chemical, manufacturing, furniture and plastics processing.

Jamie Hertz takes an individualized, case-by-case approach to each client matter.  She carefully evaluates the particular facts and circumstances of a case in order to develop the best strategy to meet the needs and goals of her client.  Keeping her clients’ ultimate goals in mind, Jamie prides herself on crafting creative solutions and is adept at working collaboratively with each client to best protect their interests.. Jamie has extensive experience managing all facets of complex commercial litigation.  Her diverse practice includes matters involving employment litigation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, professional malpractice, estate litigation and complex business contract disputes.  Jamie regularly appears before the tribunals of Maryland and Virginia and her experience includes an extensive motions practice, bench trials, jury trials and arbitrations.

Jacques Smith is a senior partner at Arent Fox LLP where he focuses on the litigation of complex commercial matters. Jacques is an AV rated attorney and has amassed over a decade of experience handling jury, bench, and administrative trials in a variety of civil and criminal cases. His principal litigation experience is in the areas of complex federal court litigation, intellectual property, and False Claims Act defense.

It takes years of hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice to build a career. When an employer’s discrimination or retaliation threatens your livelihood, you do not have to stand by in silence. I can help level the playing field and vindicate your workplace rights.. I focus exclusively on protecting and advocating for employees’ rights. I recognize the unique, high-stakes situations that employees face, and I provide experienced, empathetic counsel by seeing your case through your eyes. I will listen patiently as you share your story and work with you to identify your objectives, anticipate your needs, and develop a custom strategy best suited to achieve your goals.. I prioritize client service and believe that timely, open, and honest communication is the linchpin of the attorney-client relationship. I will make the legal process more accessible and empower you to make informed decisions about your case.. I regularly represent employees in a broad array of employment matters before local and federal administrative agencies, and in state and federal courts. I have successfully represented employees in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract claims, as well as whistleblower claims brought under the anti-retaliation provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, False Claims Act, Whistleblower Protection Act, and National Defense Authorization Act.. Before I co-founded District Employment Law, I worked as an employment attorney at Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC for over six years. Previously, I also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dan Pellegrini, then-President Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. In addition, I worked as a trial attorney at a Pennsylvania law firm where I helped obtain a seminal ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit about the pleading standard applicable to whistleblower complaints filed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.. I graduated magna cum laude from the Catholic University of America, where I served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Catholic University Law Review.

I have devoted my practice to representing victims of severe harassment and discrimination in the workplace.  In this day and age, we simply cannot tolerate racism, mysogyny, or bigotry of any kind - and certainly not in the workplace.  I am very selective in the cases that I accept, making sure that my cases are significant and have a high likelihood of success at trial.  Because I work on contingency, I make certain that protecting against discrimination does not mean putting my clients in financial duress.

I have been handling personal injury cases, including automobile accident cases, slip and fall cases, and medical malpractice claims, for over 20 years.  I have personally handled in excess of 5,000 cases, and I have been selected numerous times by Washingtonian Magazine, as one of the best personal injury attorneys in the Washington, DC area.  Additionally, I have never had less than an AV (the highest rating attainable) by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory.. Recently, my firm ranked among the top three law firms in the DC area (category: Best Malpractice Representation), by The National Law Journal & Legal Times (2011 Reader's Survey).. I was also selected for inclusion on the 2012 Superlawyers list (Plaintiff's Personal Injury), which is based on "a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement" (www.superlawyers.com). I have also been selected as one of the top 10 personal injury lawyers in the Washington, DC area, by the editors of , which is a reference tool designed to help professionals find other highly qualified professionals in other fields. Personal injury lawyers are selected based on “Reputation among peer group, based on multiple interviews with professionals who practice apart from the professional in question.” Weight is also given to the “Volume of client work in a given practice area.” is not compensated in any way for their endorsements.. I am a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Maryland Bar, the Pennsylvania Bar and I am admitted to practice in all area federal courts, including The United States Supreme Court. Gelb & Gelb, P.C. was founded in 1954 by my father Joseph D. Gelb, The firm is listed on the Bar Register of Preeminent firms.

I have been a trial lawyer since 1974. I completed 5 years in the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Labor and departed in the position of a Senior Trial Attorney. I litigated numerous class action civil rights enforcement cases seeking compliance with the obligation of federal contractors not to discriminate and to take affirmative action. One such case was against Uniroyal Tire & Rubber Co., Inc., alleging sex and race discrimination. The government was successful and Uniroyal was “debarred”, by Order of President Gerald Ford, from engaging in contracts with the United States until they came into compliance with their civil rights obligations.. I began at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. in 1980. I became the Managing Partner in 2005. I have represented thousands of individuals injured as a result of the carelessness of others. I have focused a lot of my energies on the representation of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. I am a founding member of the Brain Injury Association of D.C. (BIADC). I currently serve as Vice President of BIADC and assisted in the drafting of the Athletic Concussion Protection Act of 2011 – a District of Columbia law that protects youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion from reentering play unless cleared by a healthcare provider.. I represented approximately 15 of the families of developmentally disabled wards of the District of Columbia that died in the D.C. operated group home system. A plaque memorializing the deaths of these individuals has been placed in their honor, as a result of this litigation, outside the door of the Director of HHS of the District of Columbia. I have represented numerous children that suffered brain injury at birth as well as individuals that suffered profound brain injury as a result of the use of cyanoacrylate (the chemical equivalent of Superglue®) as an embolization device. I have also successfully represented a 6 yr. old child that suffered profound brain injury as a result of near drowning.. In December 2012, I was elected to the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of America. In January 2014, I was elected to a 2-year term as Treasurer of the Brain Injury Association of America.. Some highlights of 2014 and 2015 include the continued successful management of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. and the mentoring of all partners and associates regarding trial technique and litigation strategies, as well as the approaches most likely to lead to the successful resolution of cases with values of approximately $1,000,000 or more at mediation.. I was counsel of record in Peluso-Riti v. Treeman, Inc., et al., which concerned an incident that resulted in our client having to undergo surgery to replace a fractured screw which was placed in her back in a pre-accident surgery. Unfortunately, one of the prongs of the instrument used to insert the disc material broke and remains inside Ms. Peluso-Riti’s spine. This case was favorably resolved by settlement.. I am also counsel of record in Galloway v. Alexandria Transit Company, et al. which involves a lady who was injured when she was struck by a bus while she was crossing in the crosswalk. Our client was dragged under the wheel of the bus which resulted in severe, permanent injuries. This case is scheduled for trial in the Fall.. The law firm has filed a class action in Jane Doe 2, et al. v. Georgetown Kesher Israel, et al. regarding the videotaping of women while they were participating in a religious ritual bath known as a "mikvah" at Kesher Israel Synagogue under the supervision of Rabbi Freundel. Rabbi Freundel has been sentenced to more than 6 years in jail but the civil case is proceeding.. The law firm filed Green, et al. v. Cosby, et al., a case which seeks compensation for injuries to the reputation of the Plaintiffs sustained as a result of the alleged defamatory comments by Defendant Cosby and/or his agents. As managing partner, I assist in the development of the litigation strategy.. In short, my entire career has been dedicated to successfully representing those that have been adversely affected by the careless behavior of others.

I handle construction and business litigation. I have extensive trial experience as both a civil litigator and a former federal prosecutor, having tried over 50 jury trials.

I grew up playing stickball in Queens, NYC.

I formed my firm in July 2003 to undertake a pro bono matter matter that I could not undertake pro bono with my prior firm. Since then, I have worked primarily on Clean Air Act issues and administrative-law challenges to actions by federal agencies, including EPA, HHS, FDA, and DOE.

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My goals are to continue to provide high-caliber legal respresentation with flexible billing arrangements, while having time to devote to my family. Environmentally, I have significant experience in the Clean Air Act, especially the preemption of state and local vehicular standards, as well as TSCA and FIFRA. With civil rights, I am the national expert (through lack of any competition) on the administrative history of federal "Title IX" regulations.Beyond these specific substantive areas, I work extensively in the general area of judicial review of agency action under the APA, Section 1983, and their state-law equivalents.