Civil Rights lawyers in District Of Columbia Abdel-Rahman Hamed to Dionna Maria

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.

, Washington , District of Columbia 20004

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Butler Law

2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW. , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: The Chavers Firm Llc

5535 Wisconsin Ave., Northwest , Washington , District of Columbia 20015

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Business, Entertainment, Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Early in Attorney Chavers career, he served as director of civil rights compliance at the National Endowment for the Arts, where he authored and established its civil rights compliance program throughout the United States. Attorney Chavers was one of the first lawyers in the greater Washington, D.C., area to develop an arts and entertainment law practice in DC. This practice is a highly specialized area of the law and is rarely found in law firms. Attorney Chavers is also the founder and first chairman of the Entertainment, Sports, and Art Law Section of the National Bar Association and the Washington Area Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. He was the first general counsel and charter member of the Association of American Cultures. He was also elected and served for many terms on The D.C. Bar's Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Section. He represents numerous award winning writers, directors and talent of TV, theater, radio and screen. Attorney Chavers has over twenty five years of experience in representing employees in key civil rights cases. Cases like the landmark civil rights suit against Eastman Kodak resulting in a settlement of $21.4 million dollars. Attorney Chavers is a frequent speaker at professional and educational forums, including the National Association of Broadcasters, Women in Film and Video, Congressional Black Caucus of the United States Congress, Public Broadcasting Service, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Georgetown University Law Center, District of Columbia Bar Association, Washington Lawyers for The Arts, The National Bar Association, The College of William and Mary Law School, Temple University School of Law, Howard University School of Law, The University of the District of Columbia school of Law and The American University. Attorney Chavers has been featured in many publications including, the Washington Lawyer magazine, The Legal Times newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Who's Who in the law, Who's Who in the arts, Who's Who among international intellectuals, outstanding young men in America and several others. The Chavers Firm, LLC.'s experience spans many fields from contract negotiations and commercial real estate development to litigation, mergers and acquisitions as well as economic development and corporate governance. Attorney Chavers and the attorneys in The Chavers Firm, LLC. successfully close complex business deals, manage litigation and negotiations at the administrative, trial, and appellate levels in state courts and federal courts. The Chavers Firm, LLC. is a pioneer in the fields of government contracts, business, and arts and entertainment. The Chavers Firm, LLC. has also developed corporate diversity plans designed to assist Fortune 1000 companies in taking a prospective approach to avoid potential civil rights violations. Attorney Chavers and The Chavers Firm, LLC. have been designated with the highest recognition for an attorney by Martindale-Hubbell as a Preeminent A/V rated attorney. The Chavers Firm, LLC. has shown extensive insight, experience, capabilities coupled with its reach and affiliations with law firms and organizations nationally and worldwide.

Firm: Paulson & Nace, PLLC

1615 New Hampshire Avenue NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20009

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Litigation

I'm a plaintiffs trial lawyer practicing in Washington, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia and am very proud to have the opportunity to represent individuals who have been harmed through no fault of their own.. I'm an avid Georgetown Hoyas basketball fan and a Washington football fan.  My baseball loyalties lie with the Washington Nationals.. Beyond fighting for my clients in the courtroom, I fight to keep the court house doors open through my involvment on the Boards of the American Association for Justice and the Public Justice Foundation, as well as my service as Vice President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC.. But the most exciting thing in my life right now is my upcoming wedding in October. I am very much looking forward to marrying my perfect partner, Tracee.

Firm: Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLP

507 C Street N East , Washington , District of Columbia 20002

Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Class Action, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Defective and Dangerous Products, Litigation

Firm: New Civil Liberties Alliance

1225 19th St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

I don't believe in "good" or "bad" cases. I believe in getting my clients the best result, no matter the circumstances. I have represented hundreds of clients in state and federal court, some were charged with the most serious crimes imaginable. I have fought for every one of them. Whether you are charged with a crime, fighting your case on appeal, or have been the victim of police or government misconduct, I can help you.

Firm: Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC

1400 16th ST NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Employment, Civil Rights, Libel, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Alan Kabat received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in 1983. He received a Ph.D. in Biology from Harvard University in 1990. Mr. Kabat received a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1998. He was a member of the American Criminal Law Review, and served as Editor-In-Chief for its Thirteenth Survey of White Collar Crime. Mr. Kabat is a member of the American Bar Association and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers’ Association (MWELA). He is currently co-chair of the Amicus Committee for MWELA. He also serves as discovery coordinator for a complex multidistrict litigation matter.. Mr. Kabat has been admitted to practice law in Maryland since 1998, in the District of Columbia since 1999, and in Virginia since 2008. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Second, Fourth, Sixth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits; and the U.S. District Courts for District of Columbia, Maryland, and the Eastern District of Virginia.. Mr. Kabat has represented a variety of matters including: employees with gender, race, and age discrimination claims against their employers, government and private-sector employees who reported illegal conduct in their workplace, non-profit organizations in constitutional challenges to government investigations, law firm partners moving from one law firm to another law firm, and individuals and organizations in defamation, non-compete, and tortious interference litigation.

Firm: Bernicker Law PLLC

712 H St NE , Washington , District of Columbia 20002

Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Internet, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Immigration, Trademark Application, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes

After graduating at the top of my class from Penn State, I attended Yale Law School. I was then selected from among other Yale Law graduates for a Liman Fellowship, which funded my work in the Supreme Court and Appellate Program at the MacArthur Justice Center. I left MacArthur in 2023 to found Bernicker Law.. In my transactional and advisory practice, I have assisted startups, small businesses, and nonprofits with a range of matters, including incorporation, mergers & acquisitions, trademark clearance & registration, and data privacy. I have also advised individuals, including professional athletes in the United States and England, on immigration, estate planning, and tax matters.. As a litigator, I have tried criminal cases, represented tort and housing discrimination plaintiffs, and handled civil and criminal appeals in state and federal courts across the country.. I am licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia and to represent people before federal agencies, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, and Sixth Circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. I am also qualified to advise clients on English law.. In addition to practicing law, I run a startup that is creating a collaborative legal writing platform for lawyers. I previously developed custom software tools for other legal services providers, including a tool that uses AI to summarize judicial opinions and another tool that partially automated the process of reviewing medical records in a high-profile class action lawsuit.

Firm: Dla Piper LLP (Us)

500 8th St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20004

Practice Areas: Business, Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Litigation

1101 30th Street NW, , Washington , District of Columbia 20007

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Asim Ghafoor is a veteran civil rights attorney with over two decades of experience in advising public policy makers and clients on legal, political, and trade issues. Asim has represented individuals, companies, and institutions in civil rights, corporate, international, and civil law. Mr. Ghafoor earned his JD from the University of Texas School of Law. Born in Missouri, and raised in Texas, he now lives in Virginia with his wife and three children.Asim Ghafoor is licensed to practice in the State of Maryland and the US Courts for the Southern District of Texas, District of Columbia and District of Colorado. He is also permitted to practice immigration law in all 50 states and commonwealths.. Visit to learn more.

1751 Pinnacle Drive , Washington , District of Columbia 20037

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Firm: Tycko & Zavareei

2000 L St NW Ste 808 , Washington , District of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Litigation

Firm: Whitman-Walker Health

1701 14th Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20009

Practice Areas: Health Insurance, Health Care, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Elder Law, Wills & Living Wills, General Practice, Medicaid & Medicare

1333 New Hampshire Ave NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Us Dept of Justice, Crt, Housing - Nwb

950 Pennsylvania Ave NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20530

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: District Legal Group, PLLC

700 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 2098 , WASHINGTON , District of Columbia 20003

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Litigation

Dionna Maria Lewis, Esq. is a Founding Partner of the District Legal Group, PLLC. As a Trial Attorney, she manages a docket of nationwide and local cases, in all areas of labor & employment law, contract litigation, and risk mitigation for small businesses. Dionna represents clients as first- and second-chair in trial, administrative hearings, and mediation, before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Dionna also serves as Of Counsel to the Fay Law Group, a boutique litigation firm based in Washington, DC.. Dionna has extensive experience working with boutique, mid-sized, and large firm clients. Dionna is formerly Senior Counsel at Alan Lescht and Associates, Senior Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, and a Senior Associate at the Fay Law Group PLLC. Prior to founding the District Legal Group, she managed an active litigation docket of nationwide and local cases, in all areas of labor & employment law, civil litigation, and civil rights claims. Dionna litigates before state courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies, including D.C. Superior Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Circuit Court for Montgomery County, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Special Counsel, Merit Systems Protection Board, and D.C. Office of Human Rights, in matters arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Whistleblower Protection Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act, and state claims involving employment discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, breach of employment agreement, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and civil torts.. Additionally, Dionna has served as a Commissioner on the D.C. Board of Elections (BOE) and serves as a Board Member of the DC Office of Employee Appeals.

, District Of Columbia

Practice Areas: Litigation, Civil Rights, General Practice

600 5th St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20001

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Kiyonaga & Soltis, P.C.

910 17th Street N West Suite 800 , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment