Susan E Huhta

Susan E Huhta

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Litigation ... +2 more

601 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 200W, Washington, DC

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1995

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1994

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Outten & Golden LLP

601 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 200W, Washington, DC, 20001

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Susan E Huhta's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Greedy Lawyer

I consulted with Susan, sent her a couple of pages prior to our consult (billed hourly). She overcharged, billing over 2hr when we only spoke for 30min and she was 10min late. She then offered me a contract with 1/2 her hourly rate taking 1/3 of my settlement. For a lawyer who didn't think my case... was strong, she didn't mind taking my money. I consulted with other lawyers, and she was the only one who said my case was not strong. Looks like she can only handle easy cases.

Posted by Jennifer | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent, knowledgeable, and hardworking

Sue Huhta did an outstanding job, from start to finish. She worked tirelessly on my case, and demonstrated extraordinary knowledge of the arcane details of labor law as it relates to university promotion and tenure cases. She was such an upbeat, pleasant person to deal with, and so honest and realist...ic. I felt like she was really in my corner!

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Caught Between Your Boss and Staff

I was having problems at work. Specifically, I was trying to manage challenging staff without support from my boss. I asked a colleague, who had experienced a similar situation, what to do. The colleague told me I needed someone on my side and to contact an attorney that specialized in employment... law. Based on Ms. Huhta's credentials, I selected her as my attorney. What a wise choice, I have near regretted my decision. Ms. Huhta is not only experienced, but compassionate. She says what she means and does what she says. Ms. Huhta is confident, yet not arrogant. She is straight-forward and direct, yet tactful. When we met, Ms. Huhta asked me questions about the situation to clarify the facts. She analyzed the situation quickly and provided various options including potential consequences. Her wise counsel calmed me in the midst of a storm, and strengthened me. My situation ended with a favorable outcome thanks to Ms. Huhta's advice. If you are in a similar situation, I recommend highly Ms. Huhta for her expertise in employment law. You could not select anyone better.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Senior non profit organization executive

From initial consultation to settlement Sue Huhta was direct, fair and a realist. Most importantly she effectively and objectively counseled me on my employment matter, what my legal options were and clearly stated her approach to achieve the desired results. Once all the facts were on the table abo...ut my employment situation, lack of promotion and subsequent actions by management she aptly noted the violations to laws and sought remedy. Most importantly Sue was actively in involved beginning to end. There was no hand off. She and her partner were equally knowledgeable and participatory. The outcome was satisfactory and timely. Because of my position in the organization I was aware of potential approaches by my former employer. She kindly and directly informed me "that is nice to know but here is the legal issue. And do I want to address it." What I admired the most Sue took the time to thoroughly understand my issue before committing to represent me. I believe that is one of the reasons she is so successful as an advocate for senior executives seeking remedy in employment and compensation matters.

Posted by Sakina | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

"Top Notch"

I hired Susan Huhta in 2015 to help me with a discrimination/retaliation employment case. She and her partner Rick Salzman were phenomenal. Susan was so professional with everything she touched. She helped to steer my decisions about my case in ways that were very beneficial to me even when I was... not clear on exactly what path to take. She is so kind, respectful, direct, and has a great sense of humor, not to mention a brilliant mind. She and her partner were able to take a very difficult discrimination employment case and untangle the web. After all of the hard work, prevailing was the only option left on the table. If someone wants to hire the best attorney to get the best results, Susan Huhta should be at the top of your list!

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Heidi Burakiewicz

Unknown lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would send my closest friends and family to Sue Huhta. She is a passionate, knowledgeable, and fierce advocate on behalf of her clients. Just as important, she is compassionate about what her clients are experiencing while guiding them through what is often a difficult and emotional experience."

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Skye Perryman

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Susan Huhta is a tremendous resource for her clients in labor, employment, and discrimination matters. She is a trusted advisor to both executives and line level employees facing situations that are difficult to navigate. Sue and I have litigated cases together and she's an aggressive, superb litigator. I have seen her in action at settlement and mediation and have seen her skill and good counsel lead to extremely favorable results for her clients. Sue has the respect of many in the attorney and business community."

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Tamara Miller

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Susan Huhta. She knows the law, effectively counsels and represents clients that we have shared, and achieves results that only a compassionate lawyer of her talent, skill and experience can deliver."

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Wayne Outten

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Sue's firm, Outten & Golden, focuses on representing employees, has a great reputation in the US and abroad, and is the largest US firm representing employees exclusively. Sue is the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's DC office. The firm also has offices in NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco. Sue has very broad experience representing individual employees (including executives and professionals) in many areas of employment law, including: counseling/advising employees with respect to many types of problems, disputes, and claims; negotiating and litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and breach-of-contract claims; and advising and negotiating with respect to severance/termination agreements and employment agreements/offer letters. Sue cares a great deal about her clients, takes a strong personal interest in helping them, and provides excellent service and advice to them. She is a person of unimpeachable integrity and is a pleasure to work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Lawyers (civil plaintiff’s side), National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Top 100 Lawyers (civil plaintiff’s side), National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 100 Lawyers (civil plaintiff’s side), National Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Washington’s Top Lawyers, Individual Rights, Washingtonian Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Outten & Golden LLP

2011 - 2017

Partner, Heller, Huron, Chertkof & Salzman Pllc

1999 - 2011

EEO Project Director and Public Accommodations Project Director, Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs

1995 - 1999

Associate, Arnold & Porter, LLP

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, The Honorable Barbara B. Crabb, Western District of Wisconsin

Associations

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Washington Council of Lawyers

Past President

Leadership Advisory Committee, National Women’s Law Center

Member

Women’s Bar Association

Member

Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Member

American Bar Association

Member

First Shift

Member

Order of the Coif

Member

Wisconsin Law Review

Articles Editor

2010 - 2011

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Past Board Member

Education

1994

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

2018

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Title VII Retaliation Updates

2018

13th Annual Meeting with the Congressional Women’s Caucus

#WeToo in the Legal Workplace

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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