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Leizer Z Goldsmith

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Employment / Labor
    24 years
  • 30% Discrimination
    24 years
  • 30% Sexual Harassment
    24 years
  • 10% Contracts / Agreements
    24 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Goldsmith Law Firm, LLC
    5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW Suite 440
    Washington, DC 20015
    Office: 202-895-1506
    Fax: 202-318-0798
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (7)

I grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, and moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1980,where Igraduated fromthe University of Michigan's residential college. While in... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Leizer Z Goldsmith set the standard for excellence”

Posted by: Iris, 2011-07-31 7 months ago.

Client Review: My case was very complicated. It involved sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. I had been robbed of my dignity and self esteem.... more
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5 star rating

“Leizer Goldsmith is highly recommended!”

Posted by: Neen, 2011-07-29 7 months ago.

Client Review: Leizer Goldsmith is an exceptional attorney. I am very satisfied with his representation. Leizer is readily available to answer your questions,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Kristen Leigh Walsh

I have worked at other litigation firms over the years since working for Leizer. Simply put, Leizer is the best litigator I have ever met. He has a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kristen Walsh , Washington (DC), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

23 years since Leizer Z Goldsmith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1989 10/01/2009
Maryland Active 1992 02/11/2009
Massachusetts Retired 1988 01/29/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Appellate Attorney at National Labor Relations Board 1988–1999
Associate at Connerton, Ray & Simon 1989–1991

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Boston College Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
University of Michigan BA - Bachelor of Arts 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Lawyer of the Year Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association 2005
Among Washington's Top Employment Lawyers Washingtonian Magazine 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association 1999-present
Maryland State Bar Association 1992-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 9
Answers: 50 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer
10 Answers marked as good
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Court of Appeals Weighing Writ Of Certiorari On Shifting Attorneys’ Fees Incurred Maryland Trial Reporter 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Taking and Defending the Expert Deposition Taking and Defending the Expert Deposition 2011
Attorneys Fees in Employment Litigation: A Review of the Law of Attorneys’ Fees in the Maryland and Federal Courts Maryland State Bar Association Annual Conference 2007
See all 14 speaking engagements