Chambers Review
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Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs - District of Columbia
What the Team is Known For
The Employment Law Group is highly regarded for its wealth of experience representing plaintiffs in employment law disputes. The firm's areas of expertise include discrimination, whistle-blower and retaliation claims. It is also able to advise government employees on personnel matters, such as employment contracts, immigration and security clearance issues.
Strengths
The Employment Law Group are extremely strong in all areas of employment law.
The team is well versed and knowledgeable in employment law along with the legal complexities in managing a high-value case effectively through the various government agencies and courts.
Work Highlights
The Employment Law Group represented two former Acadia Healthcare executives, in a lawsuit claiming that the company defrauded government insurance programs by mistreating patients.
Notable practitioners
Scott Oswald is a respected plaintiff-side attorney with particular expertise in whistle-blower disputes. He is also able to assist with wage and hour, noncompetition and discrimination matters.
Scott was empathetic, knowledgeable, thorough and direct.
Adam Carter represents plaintiffs in a variety of employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation claims.
Adam is a leader in his area. He is very familiar with the judges, incredibly smart and perceptive. Great ability to talk to people in a measured way.
His client service is unparalleled.