The Employment Law Group (TELG) was recommended to me by a partner at a Washington, D.C. law firm,…read moreand my experience fully justified that endorsement. From my initial consultation with Scott Oswald, the firm's principal, through my work with attorney Kellee Kruse, I was consistently impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and dedication. They took the time to thoroughly evaluate my case and demonstrated a clear commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for my employment situation. Kellee was particularly responsive and communicative, always making herself available to answer questions and keeping me well-informed of developments throughout the process. I highly recommend The Employment Law Group for any employment-related matters, regardless of complexity. Their thoughtful approach and level of service make them a worthwhile investment.

I had an exceptional experience working with Attorney R. Scott Oswald. From the very first…read moreconversation, he made it clear that my situation mattered and that he was fully invested in helping me understand my options. He spent all the time needed -- never rushed, never distracted -- and walked me through the legal landscape with clarity, honesty, and insight. What stood out most was his accessibility and genuine concern. He told me multiple times to call him if anything changed, and he meant it. That level of commitment is rare. His guidance gave me direction at a time when I needed it most, and his professionalism and depth of knowledge were evident in every interaction. If you're looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also truly cares about the people he represents, I cannot recommend Attorney Oswald enough. He exceeded every expectation.

Mr Albo is the best defense attorney you could hope for, I had a big legal matter that required…read moresomeone who really knows what they're doing, Dave Albo was that man! As a former prosecutor and law maker, he has the right combination of tools to allow him a very unique point of view on legal matters. He was straight forward, honest in setting my expectations and did all the right things to get me the best possible outcome. The result was so good that it took me some time to process it! I'm not planning on having any legal issues, but if I do, I'd want Mr Albo in my corner!

Very happy with our family's experience with Mr. May in regards to a civil matter. Very responsive…read moreand explained legal language clearly.

Omar is a wonderful lawyer. THANK YOU. He is an expert in employment lawyer and saw my case through.read more

I filled out a Melehy & Associates inquiry online on June 8, 2024. I did not receive a follow up…read morecall or email after this, so I called on June 18, 2024. Felipe stated he could not find my inquiry, so I provided the information. After emailing my information and scheduling a 10-minute consultation for July 30th, I called for my appointment yesterday and was informed that not only was my appointment not on the calendar, but the person who took my call could not find my information. When I finally spoke with the attorney, Mrs. Suvita Melehy, Esq., she apologized for the mishaps and explained they were understaffed. 30 seconds into explaining my case, Mrs. Melehy began to theorize AGAINST my case without understanding that the employer does not calculate credentials as both she and I do. She began to continuously interrupt me to the point I had to ask her if I could finish my sentence. Mrs. Melehy explained that her firm does not take civil rights cases on contingency, which I understand as a civil rights advocate, and she explained that Mr. Melehy's hourly rate is $675/hr., hers is around $625/hr., and junior associates' hourlies are ~$350-$450. She explained that they do not accept payment plans. While their hourly rates are so high that a judge recently ordered that their excessive attorney's fees charges be lowered in a case in April 2024, I was willing to pay their rate. Where Melehy & Associates lost a client with a valid case that will net higher than the $250,000 case Mrs. Melehy bragged about is when she decided not to listen to a potential client. It is clear their purpose is solely making money, not advocacy nor helping victims of discrimination. I highly suggest Melehy remove civil rights work from their offered services if money is their only motive.

I hired Ikechukwu Emejuru for a legal matter and unfortunately, my experience was very…read moredisappointing. Communication was poor--I often had to follow up multiple times to get updates. I felt that my concerns weren't taken seriously, and deadlines were missed without explanation. I did not feel well-represented or supported during the process. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this lawyer to others. I hope this review helps others make an informed decision.

Mr.Ike helped me with a settlement with a former employer. He is a dedicated attorney and has…read morereally good communication, he always updated me .

I have known Mr. Bryan Bishop for many years. He has helped me and my clients. Mr. Bishop is…read moreattentive, very competent, and takes pride in his work. I found him very knowledgeable about Trust and inheritance law. And Mr. Bishop is just plain enjoyable to work with. I highly Bryan Bishop.

Honestly, I've never worked with a lawyer before and really didn't know what to expect. As a big…read morefan of the Suze Orman show, Suze clearly told me (personally, through the teletube) that I needed a will and trust. Sure, I tried online will and trust services (including my friend, S.O.'s), but I was really unsure of how "legal" those documents were. I didn't want my big ticket items (i.e. car, house, etc.) to end up in a trust that wasn't valid. Surprisingly, there aren't that many advertisements for will and trust lawyers. However, I did find Mr. Brian Bishop's website. I e-mailed his office and was shocked as to the level of detail and recommendations that they provided even before my (FREE information session - you have to register, though, so the office knows someone is showing up). That's right, it really is free for the first session. If, for some reason you decide to go with another lawyer, they don't bother you... I really liked that). Another plus was his legal assistant Liz. She was very gracious, but sharp as a knife with any issues you may have. Eventually, after scoping out some other places, I decided to go with Mr. Bishop's office. For the most part, after your initial discussion, Mr. Bishop gives you plenty of time to think about what you really want in your documents. Although he writes up your documents, expect some back and forth for you to provide comments and editing. True, it is rather pricey (compared to a software program), I really felt that I got my money's worth. I was really particular with what I wanted in my documentation and Mr. Bishop was very accommodating. If memory serves me correctly, within a month or so of my initial meeting I had both a will and trust ready to go. The only thing I really knew about lawyers was the lawyer jokes, but after working with Mr. Bishop, I really have a favourable view now. I will definitely be back if I need any of his other legal services. Tell him his youngest client ever sent you (the Asian lady who is a big fan of hello kitty).

Horrible, very untrustworthy firm entirely. I had the intuition not to contract with them, but…read moreneeded prompt representation. They are definitely not for the client in EEO representation services. If a complainant prevails, the firm don't get any more money than you paid them for the services, therefore they usually care less if you win or not. I was a victim of an intricate plan to lose with a guise of a bill credit as good faith. Knowing, that was peanuts compared to what I would have been compensated for. I can't expound because this is a law firm and Todd Hull, I am reviewing and negative but true reviews of this nature are typically never taken well, either they come back to victimize you twice with legal action for sharing your actual experiences, or outright refute the facts which just happen to be what they are qualified to do anyway. Please, I am not some ranting disaapointed client. Beware, of polished professionalism it does not stand in the place of integrity and genuine intent to help a client prevail. It is shameful when the attorney start to throw hints they are working against your case. I hope they enjoyed the tens of thousands of dollars paid...consider it a kind donation to please buy yourselves some values foundation.

DON'T HIRE Kimberly Berry for an employment discrimination matter, especially not on a retainer or…read moreyou will regret it! These cases should only be performed on a contingency agreement and only by a knowledgable/trustworthy attorney. I hired Ms Berry in May 2020 for a "disability discrimination" case which she told me she believed she could settle with my former employer within a month or 2. After paying her $450 for a consultation and BEFORE hiring her for a steep $9,000 retainer, Ms Berry explained the steps she would take in my case in writing which were to be the following: 1- Draft/edit/submit a demand letter 2- Negotiate settlement 3- Draft/edit/submit a settlement agreement She also indicated that there were other methods she could pursue including filing with the EEOC. In her same email she stated, "IF your case is to settle early (after the above 3 steps were completed), there will a refund of remaining funds in the retainer." Ms Berry offered full representation and to fight hard for my case which is ultimately what led me to hire her/firm. Unfortunately, from the onset, there were constantly delays. It took Ms Berry roughly 2 months to submit the demand letter and 3 months before I received my 1st bill. Ms Berry later explained that my case was 'long and drawn out because my former employer changed counsel,' and Ms Berry had to forward the email with the demand letter attachment to new counsel. As a result and at the end of the 4th month, I received a letter from her firm indicating that my entire retainer had been used up, and she needed $2,000 more to continue working on my case. This was despite only completing 1 of the 3 above steps and opposing counsel hadn't even responded yet. When opposing counsel did respond they indicated they would not negotiate and Ms Berry was ready to give up my case and became unwilling to file with the EEOC like she had initially discussed as an option before hiring. She said she could no longer help me, surrendered my case, and encouraged me to hire another attorney who specialized in cases like mine!!! She also said that less than 1-2% of cases she takes before the EEOC are successful! What was possibly even more frustrating was when I asked her if I could file a lawsuit in EITHER a State or Federal court w/o getting the "right to sue" from the EEOC and she incorrectly explained that this was not possible w/o EEOC's "right to sue." I ended up hiring another attorney (on a contingency) who explained that you can in fact file a lawsuit in state court w/o the EEOC's right to sue, directly contradicting Ms Berry's statement. Ms Berry claims to have over 20 years of experience in employment law, but either she was unaware of the law, or intentionally misled me so she could drop my case without putting up a fight. Regardless, she spent more time arguing with me over the billing and how her firm "was very fair and could have charged me an additional $3,000 but chose not to" than fighting for my case. DON'T HIRE! -Justin P.S. Berry and Berry don't bother to respond to this post unless you agree to refund the $5,000 requested. Your firm has caused enough in damages to me.

I found myself lost in whistleblower retaliation hell, which I never thought possible in my line of…read morework. After consulting with the National Whistleblower Center and filing an OSHA/DOL complaint, I was put in touch with Eric Siegel. Given the level of respect for the National Whistleblower Center, I trusted the referral. He's busy, he's a lawyer and handles pretty much everything himself so it's to be expected; however, I got all the attention I needed on this matter. No missed deadlines, all submissions were timely and responsiveness was excellent. In any of these situations, you have to have a decent head on your shoulders with reasonable expections, and copies of all the receipts. A lawyer is not a magician and they either won't, or you don't want to pay them to, organize your scrapbook and rolodex. Get your goodies together, learn as much as you can about the law as it relates to your case, then call up Mr. Seigel to get the ball rolling. I ended up reluctantly settling, which went against every fiber in my being. Eric was open to whatever decision I made on the matter, and respectful of my opinions, but I landed as another statistic in the enormous settlement piece of the pie chart, not making a bit of difference for the future. I can't imagine I'd ever need him again but if I do, me and my bag of receipts will be right back in the Eric Siegel Law inbox.

I was so thankful to be referred to Mr. Siegel. He is very knowledgeable and took his time…read moreexplaining all steps and aspects of my case in terms that I understood. He was also amazing at communicating with a quick response regardless of his work schedule. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Made a painful/frustrating situation more bearable.

Jason is everything you could possibly ask for an an attorney: highly intelligent, thoughtful, and…read moreextraordinarily knowledgeable in his specialty of the law. In a very short period of time Jason was able to assimilate a laundry list of details and offer a compelling strategy on how to effectively proceed. Moreover, he is extremely responsive. Bottom line, if you are looking for a whistleblower expert that will represent your interests with high integrity, you will be hard pressed to find better than Jason.

Highly professional and competent. Jason quickly drove the process to a successful conclusion…read more Reading his argument on my behalf and knowing I had an strong advocate would have justified his fees. The settlement he negotiated allowed my family to quickly put painful issues behind us and get on with our lives.