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Elaine L. Fitch

Elaine L. Fitch

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

818 Connecticut Ave., NW, #1000, Washington, DC

About Elaine

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 60%

KCNF represents clients confronting all types of discrimination. My expertise is in Disability Discrimination.

60%
Employment and Labor 20%

Security Clearances & Suitability, Federal Sector, MSPB, EEOC, OSC, Whistleblowers, FMLA, Internal Investigations, Severance Agreements, Wage and Hour

30 years | 500 cases

20%
Wrongful Termination 10%

Helping employees who have been terminated for illegal reasons.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch

818 Connecticut Ave., NW, #1000, Washington, DC, 20006

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Elaine L. Fitch's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion

Posted by Gail | January 24, 2014 | Civil Rights

Elaine Fitch is a Force to Reckon With

Ms. Fitch picked up my case a year into my efforts as my original attorney made an unexpected (for me) career move. Ms. Fitch was on top of the very complicated situation quickly and picked up on issues I was not even aware were issues. A year later, I notice her quick recall of minute details of m...y case and persistence. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that have been very helpful. (and it saves me money that she is so smart - not much time spent researching!!) Ms. Fitch knows the nuances of working with the federal government and has been able to work around the hurdles employed to deter my persistence in seeking justice. Although I am sure that Ms. Fitch is brilliant in other areas, I have seen her tight work on EEO issues relating to age, gender, reprisal, disabilities, reasonable accommodation, and constructive discharge. Ms. Fitch's partners compliment her areas of expertise and skills. Ms. Fitch keeps me informed in what is going on. She has provided me with common sense based guidance and encouraged me during low points such as when I read affidavits filled with lies by high profile leaders in our government. Ms. Fitch is professional, brilliant and very easy to work with. However, I would not want to be going up against her in a case!

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Findlaw

2013

Super Lawyer, Findlaw

2013

Top Lawyer in Employment Law, Washington Post

Associations

2019 - Present

Women Owned Law

Member

2019 - Present

National Association of Women Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

Member

2010 - Present

DC Bar Law Practice Management Section

Member

2001 - Present

District of Columbia Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2000 - Present

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Women's Bar Association of DC

Member

2012 - 2019

Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Board of Directors

2010 - 2013

DC Bar Law Practice Management Section

Co-chair

2003 - 2014

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2003 - 2006

Women's Bar Association of DC - Solo and Small Firms

Past Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Von Drasek v. Department of Health and Human Services

Settled prior to trial

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Education

1996

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Women's Bar Association of DC

Know Your Rights at Work: A Panel Discussion on Women's Rights in the Workplace

Publications

2018

2014

Dewey Publications Security Clearance Law & Procedure

Languages

English

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