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.

This firm is creative, responsive, empathetic, tough on opposition, thorough, detailed, super…read moreclever, and compassionate. They fight hard for their clients. Highly recommend for anyone with an employment law/discrimination issue! Later post: Omar and Suvita, the senior partners, stuck with me during the entire process. Omar communicated regularly which meant a great deal -- I have seen lawyers that go long stretches where the client hears nothing. Even though Omar had much bigger cases to tackle, he made me feel like I was his most important priority. Omar gave me his full commitment throughout the process. I never had a moment of disappointment or frustration with Omar as my lawyer. He and Suvita are both trustworthy and honorable. We entered a reasonable settlement; I did not want to head into discovery. Last thought: even the firm's paralegals are impressively skilled and kind! Thank you so much Melehy & Associates.

I hired Alan Banov & Associates for my employment discrimination case. Mr. Banov, with over 35…read moreyears of experiences, represents the very best side of the lawyer's profession in all aspect. Mr. Banov read all my documents thoroughly and in depth. He well understood what I was fighting for. He talks clear and direct to the point. He responded phone calls and email communications timely. He is well connected to people related to the case. He also knew every step of the process that I needed to proceed. He is extremely knowledgeable, trust worthy, thorough, respected by others in the profession, and with very reasonable fees. Starting from my hiring him for my case to the end, his fees were well discussed ahead of times and were very reasonable. If Mr. Banov is reading this; I would like to THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!.

From the owner: Welcome to Alan Banov and Associates, one of the premier employment law firms in the Washington, DC…read morearea. Alan Banov has practiced labor and employment law for over 30 years and represented thousands of employees in both the private sector and government service. (See attorney profiles) While no lawyer can guarantee success, Alan Banov and Associates has won six-figure jury verdicts and has settled individual client cases for as much as $165,000 and class-action cases for as much as $14.8 million. Some of his court decisions were groundbreaking cases and are now cited in law journals. Alan Banov and Associates handles virtually all aspects of the employment relationship (see areas of practice) and can refer you to top professionals, such as accountants, employment counselors, therapists, and vocational rehabilitation experts who can help you in ways we cannot and can provide comprehensive support to you throughout our representation. If you visit us, you will find a difference here. We listen. We take time to learn your specific circumstances. We understand that this is a challenging time in your life and may well involve hard decisions. Our goals, as your advocates, are to: Quickly diagnose the merits of your case, your legal rights and obligations Obtain the best possible results for you under the circumstances of your case

Peter's expert knowledge of MS and the disabling nature of this disease was absolutely critical to…read morethe success of my claim. Thanks to Peter I was able to collect the benefits that had been previously denied by my insurance carrier . He continues to monitor my file so that the benefits earned continue to flow without interruption. The sad reality is that even when you win your case, your benefits are constantly being threatened by endless requests for additional information from your insurance provider. Thanks to Peter, he has helped me successfully address every request and my benefits have never been interrupted. Do not go it alone. I highly recommend Peter Casciano and the Casciano Law Group.

Peter is the best! He totally listens to your needs and his customer service will deliver!read more

An excellent experienced attorney who goes the extra mile for his client. You won't find a more…read morecapable immigration lawyer in the beltway.

Edward worked with me several times and I've been extremely satisfied with his firm's services…read more My company accepted to sponsor me but had no experience with the H1-B process so we turned to Edward, who immediately gained our trust through his expertise, professionalism and confidence. He described the different options my company and I had in detail, including cost and timeline. He then ensured that all required information was submitted appropriately and on time, and followed-up on a regular basis to keep us updated with the status. All went well just as expected and we hired his services again when it was time to renew my H1-B. I am very satisfied with Edward and his staff and I highly recommend him, and he will remain my legal counsel for all future immigration related needs in the future. Hamid

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 .

W$N B$G - Thank You Natalie!!!! (Please note- I posted this…read morereview on my husband's behalf.) First off, we have to say that my wife and I were really searching for the right employment lawyer in the DMV area. We knew we were in need of someone to represent our case. So we made a few calls to our friends who were in the legal field but could not represent us since they were not the kind of lawyers that we needed. Thus they gave us a few names to contact and we did. We called three law firms, made appointments, and did an initial meeting with all of them. It took several weeks to get all those done. Even after that effort, none made us feel that they were the right person. So we did a Google search and came across Potomac Legal Group. After reading about Natalie's bio and many positive reviews online, we reached out and set up a call with her. After a two hour call, informing her about what we had gone through with a particular company, that had turned our lives up side down, Natalie assured us that she could handle our case. We felt it in our guts that she was the right person for the lawsuit. We had not yet met her in person but we went ahead and did all the paperwork online to hire her as our attorney. We later went to see her in person. At first we thought our case would be done within three to six months at the longest. However, the opposing lawyers dragged the case on and the more they did, the more frustrating we became. But throughout this whole time, we received nothing but clear communication, transparency, and outstanding deliveries from Natalie and her team behind the scene. Note here - if you are new to hiring a lawyer to represent you, please be advised that it is not your lawyer's job to manage your anxiety of wanting to get the legal issue done and over with. It is your job and maybe your therapist. But what I could tell you is that Natalie's commitment to help us did help mange our anxiety. When we had questions, she always found time to call back, answer those questions, and give good advice to help with the case. Her commitment paid off big time because we WON BIG. Both emotionally and financially. It would not have happened if not for the persistence, strategy and competency of Natalie and her team! Throughout the process the other party looked at us like - really? You had no idea who you are up against. We're a big DC law firm with big money. We're going to destroy you and your family. To say that we had extreme stress was an understatement. But in the end, with Natalie as our lawyer, she helped us prove to the world that what we had gone through was not right. No entity in the US or the world should treat someone the way my family was treated. We were jubilant when we received the justice we deserved. It felt Amazing. If you are looking for a work related lawyer when an employer has done an employee wrong, we highly recommended Natalie at Potomac Legal Group. And we thank God, and the universe for not letting us settle with other lawyers that we met before her. She was the best and most trustworthy lawyer! She treated us like friends and we are fiends now. You need a lawyer like this in your corner.

Hola mi nombre es Manuel Ulloa Soto mi caso a sido resuelto gracias al abogado Emmanuel A fishelman…read morey su grupo Zipin Ámster y greenberg trabajo rapido y eficiente muy agradecido con el y su equipo buen trabajo sigan así gracias

I tried for over a week, starting with this company's online chat portal, to get their attention…read moreand see if I could use their services. I was assured by their chat person that I would be contacted, but when that didn't happen and I reached out through the portal again 5 days ago I was told to call their office line. Two days ago I called their office line and though I got a brief explanation of the process I asked if I could receive an email explaining their terms so I could review it in more detail. When I called again today, I was informed that I had "canceled" any consultation when I requested getting their terms by email. I don't think it says much of anything good about attorneys whose practice is to refuse to put their basic operating terms in writing when asked to do so. Therefore, I cannot in good conscience recommend that anybody else seek their services.

I was advised by trusted friends to contact Attorney Gerstenfield to manage a legal situation that…read moreattached itself to me. Attorney Gerstenfield took my call, invited me into his office for a consultation, agreed to take my case and assured me that he would handle the situation and told me precisely what the outcome would be. At the end of the day, everything turned out exactly as Attorney Gerstenfield predicted. I cannot accurately state how pleased that I am with Attorney Gerstenfield's "strategy and tactics" which delivered the outcome that he predicted and the outcome that I needed. I highly recommend Attorney Gerstenfield. He and his legal team are the best in the area. Charles G.

This team was amazing and efficient! I could not have gotten through without Gary Gerstenfield and…read moreRobert Demerji....! They were patient and understanding, very knowledgeable!! I pray that I never need them again....but I'll always keep their cards in my wallet....just in case someone else may need them!!