Top Litigation Lawyers in Washington | 171 available
171 Litigation lawyers are available in Washington, District of Columbia. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 50% provide free consultation.
Litigation in Washington typically spans from 6 to 30 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.
Washington Court Backlog
Estimated active litigation caseloads range from 200 to 1,200 cases, reflecting varying court and docket loads across the city.
Litigation Washington Filing Volume
Washington courts see an estimated 100 to 350 new litigation filings per month, based on public court records and directory data.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 35% of cases resolve pre-litigation, 25% post-filing but before trial, and about 10% succeed at trial; the remainder may settle or be dismissed at other stages.
1717 K St. NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: Litigation, Appeals
Nicholas Woodfield is a seasoned trial attorney with almost 30 years of experience litigating cases. He specializes in civil litigation and appellate advocacy and focuses on representing clients in retaliation cases, along with cases involving discrimination, whistleblowers, qui tam actions, and wage non-payment and misclassification claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Mr. Woodfield is a founding partner at The Employment Law Group® law firm and is the firm’s general counsel.. Mr. Woodfield is known for his record of winning multiple retaliation cases under the federal Whistleblower Protection Act and other statutes. Other notable victories for clients include:. Mr. Woodfield has helped strengthen and even define laws protecting employees, such as laws that bolster the rights of employees to act collectively when their wages are unlawfully withheld. He has recovered millions in judgments and settlements for his clients, including a $1.13 million Wage Payment Act judgment and multiple seven-figure class action settlements.. Mr. Woodfield also works with clients who are the subjects of workplace investigations into their own conduct. He specializes in minimizing the damages and protecting their careers to avoid clients being disproportionately punished for their actions. “It’s gratifying to help decent people who have made some bad calls,” Mr. Woodfield says. “A mistake that snowballs horribly could easily happen to anyone. Our goal is to stop their lives from hitting a freefall.”. Mr. Woodfield’s significant work in representing employees has led to a peer-nominated fellowship in the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.. In Mr. Woodfield’s opinion, his career started at just the right time and place to lay the foundation for this later success. He graduated with his law degree from Samford University in 1995 and began working for a firm in Birmingham, Alabama. At the time, there was a significant peak in civil lawsuits going to trial, which gave Mr. Woodfield ample opportunity to gain more trial experience than many of his peers. He tried (and won) his first jury trial about 60 days after beginning to work at the firm.. In 1999, Mr. Woodfield took a brief break to continue his education as a Visiting Postgraduate Student in Law at the University of Oxford in England. Afterwards, he moved to D.C. and went back to litigating cases, first at a different law firm and then at TELG. He found that his prior experience in Alabama gave him an edge in D.C., where many lawyers were not accustomed to going all the way to trial.. While Mr. Woodfield has many trial wins, he has succeeded just as much outside of the courtroom. Oftentimes, Mr. Woodfield turns the case in favor of his client during depositions. He considers his strategy in choosing when and what questions to ask to be a key advantage in unravelling the opposing argument with new evidence and subsequently reaching a settlement for clients.. Mr. Woodfield has spent decades refining his techniques and expanding his knowledge base to better serve his clients. His extensive experience proves useful in providing creative solutions and guiding clients through the otherwise complex and overwhelming field of employment law.. “Attempting to go through the legal process alone is akin to walking across the Mojave Desert after watching a YouTube video. You’re not prepared for the journey,” Mr. Woodfield says. “Yes, it’s possible you could do it, but it’s almost guaranteed to have a bad outcome. Our experience at TELG can help guide you.”. For over a decade, Mr. Woodfield has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for his work. Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia magazine named Mr. Woodfield to their “Top Lawyers” lists, and Lawdragon ranked him one of the top 500 leading plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the U.S. His recognition extends to the media, where outlets frequently ask for his thoughts on employment law matters.. Mr. Woodfield is a member of the Federal Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. He was formerly the president of the Virginia Employment Lawyers Association for about eight years.. In the mornings before work, Mr. Woodfield wakes up early to go rowing on the Potomac river. Mr. Woodfield previously rowed during graduate school and picked up the hobby again, now rowing with the Potomac Boat Club. He is married with two kids and has a rescue dog named Wanda.. Mr. Woodfield is admitted to practice law in Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, D.C., and various federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.
Firm: Nicholas M. Satriano, Esq. / Camp Lejeune Claims Unit
Department of the Navy, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate , Washington , District of Columbia 20374
Practice Areas: Government, Criminal Defense, Mediation, Litigation
I specialize in representing clients that have either experienced an event that will likely result in potential litigation or give rise to future litigation. My overall focused career objective is to maximize my strong drive to catalyze change and innovation in both tort, civil and criminal litigation and estate planning settings on behalf of my clients, in order to effectuate positive change, results and success for my clients. My knowledge and emphasis in alternative dispute resolution has benefitted clients to manage litigation costs and achieve favorable results.
20 M St, SE , Washington , District of Columbia 20003
Practice Areas: Litigation
Experience, Compassion, Strategy, Planning and a Personal Relationship--Every client and every case is different--every person we help recieves a personally tailored approach to his or her case. Whether you have been badly injured through no fault of your own, experienced the death of a loved one because of the negligence of another, been a victim of medical or legal malpractice or have experienced sexual assault, Nathan handles each and every case with the utmost discretion, sensitivity, professionalism and care.. Nathan is an experienced litigator in state and federal courta. Contact him for a free consultation to see if he can help you.
1717 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: Privacy, Communications & Media, Consumer Protection, Litigation
Michelle’s unfailing dedication to her clients is evidenced by the fact that her first client, whom she worked with as a first-year associate over 20 years ago, remains an active client. She establishes strong and lasting relationships by committing herself to client service. Michelle understands her clients’ business goals, guides them in their use of new technologies, and communicates with them as their business activities unfold.. Michelle’s practice is focused on helping her clients establish powerful and lasting relationships with their customers and prospects. Whether engaging audiences through sweepstakes/contests, social networks, telemarketing, text, or email marketing, Michelle ensures that her clients’ communications comply with current marketing and privacy laws and regulations. For clients who have embraced the popularity of online promotions and gamification, Michelle keeps programs running smoothly by providing guidance on the necessary rules, thresholds and disclosures in the midst of a constantly changing legal landscape. As clients rely more on social media to publicize promotions, Michelle provides up-to-the minute legal counsel related to the rules on Twitter, Facebook and other social sites.. As Ifrah Law increasingly leads the way in iGaming, Michelle advises daily fantasy sports and e-Sports companies on privacy matters, including drafting online terms and conditions, and preparing legal opinions and analysis to support iGaming companies’ launching of their services, including working with payment processors.. When clients find themselves involved in an enforcement matter with the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission or state agencies, Michelle’s deep knowledge in these areas and her strong footing in the privacy community help her to resolve issues in the most expedient manner possible. Michelle has extensive experience defending individual and class actions in the consumer protection context, including dozens of Telephone Consumer Protection Act cases. She obtained a rare rescission of an FCC citation in a TCPA enforcement matter.. Michelle also advises clients as to what policies and procedures can be put in place to show a company’s good faith efforts, should the government come knocking. When companies are involved in potential data or security breaches, Michelle knows which questions to ask to ensure they have a sound legal strategy. She works with the company step-by-step to resolve the situation from both the government’s, and her clients’ as well as their customers’ points of view.. Previously, Michelle was a partner at Thompson Hine where she was a member of their telecommunications, corporate transactions & securities and emerging technologies groups. She began her legal career in the litigation department at Paul Hastings, where she spent seven years honing her litigation skills, prior to moving into their corporate practice. Her litigation experience gives her a solid foundation for helping clients avoid litigation as well as in advising them when they are faced with litigation. This litigation experience, coupled with her regulatory and corporate experience, allow Michelle to offer her clients a full complement of services.
1875 Eye Street, N.W. , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Government, Litigation, Government, Litigation
I have been practicing law in Washington, D.C. since 1982 and have had a broad range of experience, focusing on criminal, antitrust, telecommunications, and regulatory practice areas. I am an avid tennis player, have 3 wonderful children and an amazing wife. I am a problem solvetr, and can help you find solutions to difficult problems.
2007 Vermont Avenue, NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20001
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Litigation
I am an attorney based in Washington, D.C. who opened up my own practice in early 2012. I focus on helping regular people work through challenges as their attorney.
2001 L Street, N.W. , Washington , District of Columbia 20036
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits, Appeals, Litigation
Mr. Avakian has argued cases before numerous federal trial courts, every United States Court of Appeal, and has successfully petitioned for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States. Moreover, he has engaged in private arbitrations, federal administrative litigation, and adversary court litigation with private parties, the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Election Commission, Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the United States Department of Labor.. As former Associate Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Labor, Mr. Avakian participated in the overall management of the Department at the Secretarial level and engaged in matters pertaining to policy and program coordination with its Agencies and Offices. He received broad guidance from the Deputy Secretary and analyzed and advised on the implications of proposed, new or revised policies, regulations, and legislative proposals, and assessed their impact on the private sector regulated communities. He led Departmental projects and consulted with senior management officials of the Department, regarding major initiatives, proposed legislation, changes in Departmental regulations, milestones to be achieved, cabinet level matters affecting the Department, and international trade.. He developed briefing papers on matters of economic concern for the Deputy Secretary in the formulation of Departmental policy. He carried out assignments involving contacts with Departmental officials of other Federal agencies for information and coordination of action.. Before and after returning to private practice, Mr. Avakian was a Partner in the Wimberly, Lawson & Avakian Law Firm, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in employment relations and labor law matters. Mr Avakian was also Vice-President to the Center on National Labor Policy, Inc., a non-profit legal foundation chartered to protect individual rights under federal labor law.. Mr. Avakian has testified on proposed legislation and suggested statutory language at the request of various congressional committees in both Houses of Congress, including the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Equal Access to Justice Act and the Senate Labor Subcommittee on the Freedom in the Workplace Act. He has also counseled clients during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on bills to amend the Hobb’s Anti-Extortion Act. In addition, Mr. Avakian has testified before the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the NLRB on changes to its representational regulations, and provided administrative comments on proposed regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act before the U.S. Department of Labor, and amicus curiae briefs to the NLRB.. Mr. Avakian has been recognized as a public policy expert in labor law by the Heritage Foundation, and has appeared on the NBC Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightwatch, Mcneil Lehrer News Hour, CNN News and quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post. Mr. Avakian has testified on proposed legislation and suggested statutory language at the request of various congressional committees including the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Equal Access to Justice Act and the Senate Labor Subcommittee on the Freedom in the Workplace Act. He has also counseled clients during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on bills to amend the Hobb’s Anti-Extortion Act. In addition, Mr. Avakian has testified before the Federal Election Commission and National Labor Relations Board on proposed regulations affecting employers and labor organizations, has provided administrative comments on proposed regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act before the U.S. Department of Labor, and amicus curiae briefs to the National Labor Relations Board.
901 15th Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20005
Practice Areas: Litigation
Megan assists clients in all aspects of complex litigation. She has represented clients in a wide variety of circumstances in forums across the country, including, but not limited to: commercial and government contracts disputes, constitutional law issues, defamation cases, non-compete and non-solicitation enforcement, class action litigation, criminal defense, fraud, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, and injunctive relief. Megan has experience as lead counsel at evidentiary hearings and depositions, has second-chaired multiple jury and bench trials, and also has represented clients at mediations and settlement conferences to reach alternative dispute resolutions.
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20004
Practice Areas: Business, General Practice, Federal Regulation, Appeals, Litigation
I work with small businesses, especially those that make or sell food, for their various legal needs, including complying with complex or technical regulations. I also litigate cases at the appellate and trial levels.
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