501 3rd St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20001
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney A.J. Amissah, graduated cum laude from Benedict College in 2013. After graduating from Benedict College, he attended Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After a year at Southern University, he transferred back home to the University of the District of Columbia School of law. While attending UDCSL, he participated in the Legislative clinic and Special education clinic.. Mr. Amissah graduated cum laude from UDCSL in 2016. After graduating from UDCSL, he worked for the Children's Law Center in D.C. as a Guardian Ad Litem and a Special Education attorney. While at the Children's Law Center, he represented a number of underserved children and parents in disciplinary hearings, IEP meetings, abuse and neglect hearings, and juvenile hearings/mental health proceedings. Mr. Amissah left the Children's Law Center in August 2018 to start his own Law Firm with his classmate Anthony Marsh II, Amissah & Marsh Law Firm. Mr. Amissah, is the founder of the Brown Bag Project DMV, a non profit organization aimed to support and advocate for individuals experiencing A.J. Amissah, graduated cum laude from Benedict College in 2013. After graduating from Benedict College, he attended Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After a year at Southern University, he transferred back home to the University of the District of Columbia School of law. While attending UDCSL, he participated in the Legislative clinic and Special education clinic.. Mr. Amissah's practice consist of criminal defense, DUI defense, Family law (Custody and Divorce), and Construction law.
Firm: Accounting 4 DC
, Washington, DC , District of Columbia 20003
Practice Areas: Accountants, Tax Services
Firm: Cooley Godward Kronish
Reston Town Center , Reston , District of Columbia 20190
Practice Areas: Information Technology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Firm: Hunton & Williams LLP
1900 K Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: Immigration, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Immigration
Firm: Cohen & Cohen, PC
1220 19th Street, NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products
Adam R. Leighton () , an AV-Rated lawyer and Partner at Cohen & Cohen, PC, is a 1997 graduate of the University of Toledo School of Law. In 1993, he received a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Economics from Tulane University.. During law school, Mr. Leighton was a clerk for the Sixth District Court of Appeals (Toledo, Ohio), an intern at the Lucas County Public Defender’s Office, and a clerk for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. He is a member of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Ohio (inactive) and Maine (inactive) bars and the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Leighton focuses his practice in the area of medical negligence, automobile, and premises matters. Mr. Leighton won the Cohen & Cohen, P.C. Trial Lawyer of the Year Award for his exceptional work in the area of medical negligence cases. He was named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in DC by the American Trial Lawyers Association and named as one of Washington DC’s Super Lawyers in 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013.. Mr. Leighton has served on the Tort Law Steering Committee and Steering Committee of the Injury to Persons and Property Section of the D.C. Bar. Mr. Leighton is also the current 2011-2012 President for the Trial Lawyers Association of Washington, D.C. He has served as a Board of Governor and as a Chair of the Education Committee. Mr. Leighton has also served as a trial judge at the George Washington University Law School.
11951 Freedom Drive , Reston , District of Columbia 20190
Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions,Technology and Science
Firm: Ellsworth Intellectual Property Group PLLC
919 18th Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: Patent Application
Firm: The Employment Law Group , P.C.
1717 K St. NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Known for his deft touch in high-stakes negotiations, Adam Carter frequently helps executives to reach favorable agreements with their companies at pivotal career moments such as hiring, promotion, and separation.. He is also a seasoned courtroom advocate who has won numerous cases at trial and on appeal. He represents clients who bring claims against their employers for wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination of all sorts.. Mr. Carter has strong experience representing service members and veterans who face bias in the workplace, including at defense contractors and government agencies. He has written and spoken about the rights of employees under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), a federal statute that forbids employers from discriminating against workers based on their military service.. He is also devoted to helping employees at higher educational institutions, including college professors and administrators who stand up to discrimination on campus.. Among his notable outcomes for clients:. Just as important as such victories, however, are the many settlements Mr. Carter has negotiated without courtroom conflict. At The Employment Law Group® law firm, Mr. Carter teaches the intricacies of negotiation to new and upcoming attorneys. While he’s always prepared for litigation, a satisfactory resolution is his true goal.. “I see myself as a problem solver,” he says. “I like to help good people get through bad situations — and since there’s not much I haven’t seen by now, I often can identify the fastest route to the best result.”. Clients working with Mr. Carter can expect a nimble attorney who shows everyone the care and attention they deserve. While no lawyer can guarantee a result, he readily commits to dedication, open communication, and a brisk work pace.. “I bring my A game all the time,” he says. “I bring it in service of every matter — large, small, and in-between. What matters to me is a happy client.”. Multiple publications and rating organizations have recognized Mr. Carter for his work, including Northern Virginia magazine and Lawdragon. For the past eight years, The Best Lawyers in America has honored him for his prowess in three areas of law: employment law, litigation, and qui tam law. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers for 13 years running and named multiple times on its “Top 100” list for all D.C. lawyers — not just employment specialists. In 2021, Mr. Carter was ranked by Chambers, a prestigious global legal directory. In 2023, Mr. Carter was nominated by his colleagues to become a fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.. Mr. Carter received his law degree in 1991 from the Georgetown University Law Center, where he served as editor-in-chief of the American Criminal Law Review. He began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Oliver Gasch of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, then spent several years defending individuals and corporations in white-collar criminal cases.. A founding attorney at TELG, Mr. Carter has since dedicated most of his career to employment law. His white-collar defense experience gives him insight into the tactics of opposing counsel in whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act, among other laws.. Mr. Carter is known for his sharp command of detail, first honed as a defender in criminal cases where small facts can make or break a case. He now represents clients in a wide range of venues, from federal courts to state courts to arbitration to informal Zoom negotiations.. He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, and in many federal courts around the nation — including the U.S. Supreme Court.. Mr. Carter is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association. He is an active participant in two social clubs for attorneys: the Barristers, for which he serves as treasurer, and the Counsellors, for which he served as president from 2018 to 2019.. Beyond professional associations, Mr. Carter spends much of his free time in service to his community. He is currently the treasurer of Friends of Stead Park, an organization dedicated to redeveloping a local park for children in D.C. He is also an active member of the Order of Malta, a Catholic organization through which he has helped to plan 15 pilgrimages to Lourdes for ill people and their companions.. Since the start of the pandemic, Mr. Carter has revisited many of his childhood hobbies, including gardening and sports — especially racquet sports. Cooking and baking are another interest, inspired in part by his mother and one of his sisters, both of whom have formal culinary training.. As an avid socializer and connoisseur of minutiae, he really missed trivia nights during the lockdown.
Firm: Rollins & Chan Law Firm
419 7th Street, N.W. , Washington , District of Columbia 20004
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Abrams Landau, LTD
797 Center St , Herndon , District of Columbia 20170
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
Firm: Aaron M. Levine & Associates
1310 L St NW , Washington, DC , District of Columbia 20005
Practice Areas: Lawyers
Firm: Abraham C Blitzer
419 7th Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20004
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: The Elder & Disability Law Center
1020 19th Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Firm: Abelson Law Firm
1000 Connecticut Avenue NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036
Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law, DUI Law,
Firm: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)
1990 M Street, NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036
Practice Areas: Immigration
Abed Ayoub is a distinguished attorney with many years of public service. His commitment to the well-being of his clients has earned him national praise and accolades. With a focus on immigration law and policy, Abed has worked with many diverse communities and individuals.. His personal approach to the law makes the complex immigration process very simple and stress-free. Abed is dedicated to ensuring that all immigrants are protected and informed with accurate information about their case.. Abed has experience in asylum law, family-based immigration, business/investment opportunities, and visa procedures. Abed has experience working directly with many government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), among others.
Firm: Konare Law
1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300 , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: Immigration
Abdoul A. Konare is a partner based in the Washington, D.C. office.. Mr. Konare practices in the areas of immigration and nationality law, concentrating on issues related to removal, family and employment of foreign nationals. His background includes extensive removal counseling and cases before U.S. Immigration Courts and Immigration & Customs Enforcement. His family and employment practices involve representing individuals, families, and businesses before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, Department of Labor and other government agencies.. Mr. Konare has received a LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003 and a J.D. cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2002. From 2002 to 2003, Abdoul served as a Fellow at the Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL) in Washington, DC. He is a member of the Bars of District of Columbia and Michigan.. In his spare time, Mr. Konare is a very active volunteer for Centro Hispano in Frederick, MD and enjoys running.
Firm: Hamed Law
P.O. Box 25085 , Washington , District of Columbia 20027
Practice Areas: Civil Rights
Abdel-Rahman Hamed is a plaintiff-side public interest attorney with a record of success litigating civil rights, constitutional rights, employment discrimination, and complex immigration cases. He is the founder of Hamed Law, a values-based, purpose-driven, national law firm that is committed to empowering people and populations targeted by discrimination.. Discrimination, based on group status such as race/ethnicity, gender, religion, ability, age, or immigration status, perpetuates gross inequities. Targeted populations face insurmountable barriers to healthcare, to housing, to nutrition, to education, to capital, to employment, and to a dignified life.. Mr. Hamed specializes in defending, restoring, and asserting the human dignity, civil rights, constitutional rights, and human rights of people and populations targeted by discrimination. He takes on offenders in government, private industry, and nonprofits.
Firm: Battino & Sokolow PLLC
1213 33rd St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20007
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant
Aaron has litigated, argued, and tried landlord and tenant and real estate cases before judges and juries in the District of Columbia Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Appeals sitting en banc, Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Rental Housing Commission. A graduate of Tufts University and American University’s Washington College of Law, Aaron advises clients on a wide array of landlord and tenant and real estate matters. His advice helps clients balance the costs and benefits of a particular approach to find a resolution that makes business sense for them.
1101 New Hampshire Avenue, NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20037
Practice Areas: International Law
Firm: Adams & Martin Group
1212 New York Ave NW , Washington, DC , District of Columbia 20005
Practice Areas: Employment Agencies, Career Counseling, Business Consulting
