Mediation lawyers in District of Columbia

Firm: Zamani & Associates PLLC

2121 K St., NW, Ste. 900 , Washington , District of Columbia 20037

Practice Areas: Mediation

Licensed to practice in D.C. and Maryland, Amanda has over a decade of litigation experience in both state and federal courts.  A trained mediator and Collaborative practitioner, Amanda believes that many family matters can be handled outside the courtroom, through mediation, the Collaborative Process, or negotiated settlements and strives to help her clients regain control of often-overwhelming situations and create solutions that work for them. However, there are times when litigation is unavoidable, and Amanda is ready and able to assist her clients through these legally and emotionally challenging times. Regardless of the method of resolution, Amanda takes the time to understand her clients and what they are experiencing, providing them individualized attention and support throughout the process.  Amanda's practice includes helping her clients through separation, divorce, child custody, and child support matters. In addition, Amanda assists clients seeking to build their families through adoption and assisted reproductive technology.. Amanda received her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and her B.A., with honors, in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.  She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, Maryland State Bar Association, and several professional organizations including D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Firm: Correia & Puth, PLLC

1400 16th St., N.W. , Washington , District of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Mediation, Litigation

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.

Firm: Law Office of Melanie Murray Mfume, LLC

1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Mediation

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.

Firm: BAKER BOTTS LLP

1299 Pennsylvania Avenue N West , Washington , District of Columbia 20004

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Appeals, Mediation, Litigation

1416 E St NE , Washington , District of Columbia 20002

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Elder Law, Mediation, Elder Law, Mediation