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David Wachtel

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I've been spectacularly fortunate in a lot of ways. I've had almost two decades of unforgettable clients, and it is the clients who do the hardest part:... more

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5 star rating

“He helped me change gears”

Posted by: Shoshana, 2011-12-21 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I asked David Wachtel to negotiate what I thought would be a simple severance agreement with a long-time employer based on mutual agreement that I... more
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“Adverse Personnel Action Assistance”

Posted by: Barry, 2011-12-01 2 months ago.

Client Review: In 2010 I was embroiled in a hostile work environment with a supervisor who had broken personnel rules trying to discipline me for imagined mistakes... more
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Emma Anamaria Andersson

I endorse Dave Wachtel without reservation. He is an unusual lawyer insofar as he combines extreme intelligence, practical know-how and savvy, deep... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Emma Andersson , New York (NY), 5 months ago
Douglas C Herbert

David and I have both worked together and been opposing counsel. When I have a tough employment law issue I need to discuss, I call David. David is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Douglas Herbert , Washington (DC), 5 months ago

Résumé

 

License

22 years since David Wachtel was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1991 09/08/2009
Maryland Active 1997 02/11/2009
California Inactive 1990 11/07/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Bernabei & Wachtel, PLLC 2005–present
Member at Rose & Rose, PC 1993–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Texas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor with honors 1989
Washington University in St. Louis BA - Bachelor of Arts 1984

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Employment Best Lawyers in America 2012
Employment Best Lawyers in America 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Maryland State Bar Association 1997-present
Member Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association 1996-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Walmart v. Dukes: Future prospects for plaintiff classes CCH Employment Law Daily Alerts 2011
Amended Disabilities Act Widens Protection Policy & Practice 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
EEOC's Final ADAAA Regulations Telebriefing 2011
Age Discrimination--Supreme Court Spurs New Litigation National Institute of Business Management 2005