R. Scott Oswald

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R. Scott Oswald

also known as Scott Oswald, Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group PC

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Wrongful termination Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor, Discrimination ... +2 more

1717 K St NW, Ste 1110, Washington, DC

Virtual Consultation Available

About R. Scott

Biography

Employment Lawyer and Trial Attorney

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Wrongful Termination 35%

I represent employees who have been fired, or were forced to quit, for unlawful reasons.

35%
Employment and Labor 20%

I represent employees -- including professionals and government employees -- who have been mistreated by their employers, or who need help in a work-related proceeding.

20%
Discrimination 15%

I represent employees -- including professionals and government employees -- who face discrimination in the workplace.

15%
Insurance Fraud 15%

I represent whistleblowers -- including professionals and government employees -- who know about fraud against insurance providers, with a special focus on Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

15%
Securities and Investment Fraud 15%

I represent whistleblowers -- including professionals and government employees -- who know about fraud at publicly traded companies.

15%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2011 2010
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 28 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Employment Law Group , P.C.

1717 K St NW, Ste 1110, Washington, DC, 20006

employmentlawgroup.com

R. Scott Oswald's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Julia | February 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Turned a terrible experience into one of the best experiences of my life

Mr. Oswald took my case to trial against a large pharmaceutical company. Only Mr. Oswald could have presented my case as expertly as he did. The depth of his preparation was astonishing – he literally knew my case (what had really happened to me) better than did I, who of course had lived through ...all its precipitating events. He proved himself an expert strategist and tactician, framing the case in a way that a jury could readily understand, and testing his theories with focus groups and other advanced methods. Using skills he learned from studying with the legendary Gerry Spence, he delivered opening and closing statements, and conducted direct and cross-examinations, with consummate skill, keeping to the detailed trial plan he had prepared, but responding to new situations that arose. The decision to fight for my rights against a powerful corporation was the hardest of my life. Mr. Oswald supported that decision every step of the way, caring not only about the case but also about me as a person. As difficult as this litigation was, working with him and his colleagues was one of the best experiences of my life.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

The Best Lawyer

Scott represented me in a discrimination case. He was thoughtful, prepared, and so knowledgeable on what needed to be done. He stuck with the case through the pandemic and through defense stalling until we finally got to trial. At trial, he was 2 steps ahead of the defense every day, worked until ...late in the evening to be prepared. He also used technology to strengthen his presentations and examinations, and in general was all I could ever ask for in an attorney. And he ultimately won the case for me. I would recommend Scott to anyone seeking help with a termination either because of discrimination or any other illegal reason.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Expert Trial Lawyer Dealing with Big Pharma

Mr. Oswald was amazing at litigating my case against a large Pharmaceutical company. Mr. Oswald and his team are true professionals and have compassion for the clients they represent. He and his dedicated staff worked tirelessly on my behalf. From day one Mr. Oswald believed in me and my case. ... His knowledge and experience in putting together all of the details for litigation was amazing. I greatly appreciate Mr. Oswald and the other TELG lawyers for everything they did in my behalf. Mr. Oswald has my highest recommendation for anyone needing an employee lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

The Send Key

There were two times in my life where as I pushed the "send key" on my computer keyboard it frightened me. The first time was at work after I drafted an email to the owner that I strongly felt our company was not in compliance with the law, (and here's the scary part, that I would not be a party ...to this behavior). The second time was sitting at home, after being terminated, and prepairing to consult an attorney at the website of R.Scott Oswald and his team. At that moment "pushing the send key" meant I was entering into a frighting world of money spent, threats and retribution from my former employer,and worst of all stepping into the unknown world of legal battles. I pushed the "send key" anyway…. The moment I spoke with Mr.Oswald I felt a powerful sense of relief. And over the next 11 months Mr Oswald's team painstakingly sifted through the facts of my situation and prepared a bulletproof case. In the end the issue was resolved. I strongly suggest if any part of my story sounds ,or feels remoteley familiar to you ,do what I did….push the "send key" two times….

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

R. Scott Oswald is an Experienced Superior Legal Expert in False Claim and Retaliation and an Exceptional Trial Attorney

We contacted, consulted with, and hired R. Scott Oswald to represent us for False Claim Act and Retaliation. Mr. Oswald is an excellent trial attorney with an extensive knowledge in whistleblower protection, qui tam, wrongful discharge, and employment discrimination. Our case was tried in court and r...esulted in the jury finding in our favor. During trial, he was absolutely incredible in framing the evidence, and drawing the attention of each juror to the relative facts. Our case was long, complicated, and discouraging at times. However, Mr. Oswald, with his team, pulled it together, simplified it and guided us through the legal process up until the end. Mr. Oswald was accessible to us throughout the years he worked on our behalf. He was available day and night, and kept to his promise to respond within an hour for emergencies, and no later than 24 hours after any question or concern was raised to him. His calm, collective, and humble demeanor kept us focused during the most stressful and disheartening times. He always treated his colleagues, staff, and everyone around him with the same manner that he treated us, with dignity and respect. As our case proceeded over numerous years, fellow attorneys and law clerks were brought in during different phases of our case. Each of his staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in the preparation of our case. If your employer retaliates against you because you did the right thing, we highly recommend, Mr. Oswald. We can attest that he will give you the voice that you need, the guidance that you deserve, and will make sure you are heard.

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R. Scott Oswald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Noah Peters

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Ari Wilkenfeld

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Self

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Oswald is a committed professional who is dedicated to helping his clients through every aspect of their legal process. I had the privilege to work with Attorney Oswald on a matter and was continually impressed by his commitment to his clients, his ability to stay focused under extreme pressure and his continued communication through every aspect of the case. I highly recommend him and I endorse his amazing work."

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Gwenlynn D'souza

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Oswald, with his colleague, Jason Zuckerman, recently presented a discussion on Whistleblower laws for the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland. I found Scott's presentation to be very informative, even for the more experienced bar members. More importantly, I found Scott had the one trait, necessary for an outstanding litigator. He had the ability to discuss complex subjects in simple terms. He can do so without belaboring a point, which I suspect is why several juries have found his closing arguments compelling."

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Rachel Self

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2023

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2013

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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

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Go To Lawyer, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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Top 500 Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon

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Top 100: Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers

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Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

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Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs, Band 1, Chambers & Partners

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Top Rated Lawyer, American Lawyer Magazine

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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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Employment Litigation; Employment Law; Qui Tam Law, Best Lawyers

Associations

National Employment Lawyers Association

Whistleblower committee; executive compensation committee

Federal Bar Association, Qui Tam Section

Programming Chair, Past Section Chair

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Head of Bench-Bar Committee, Past President

American Bar Association

Employment Law Subcommittee Co-Chair

D.C. Bar

Changing Currents Faculty Chair

Education

1997

Howard University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Professionals in Human Resources Association Whistleblower Protections for Human Resources Professionals

2013

Metropolitan Washington Employers Lawyers Association 2013 Annual Conference Effective Trial Presentations

2012

Maryland Employment Lawyers Eigth Annual Conference Maximizing Damages at Trial: Practice Pointers from Succesful Trial Attorneys

2012

International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies Annual Confernece Age Discrimination in Employment Law

2012

Federal Bar ASsociation, District of Columbia Chapter Blowing the Whistle in 2012: Hot Topics in Qui Tam Litigation

2012

Federal Bar Association (Northern Virginia chapter) "Blowing the Whistle in 2012: New Developments in Qui Tam Litigation"

2012

District of Columbia Bar CLE Changing Currents in Employment Law

2011

The American Association for Justice, National Webinar Qui-Tam Cases- How do You Handle Them

2011

National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention Representing Whistleblowers Under the False Claims Act

2011

American University Washington College of Law Overview of the Purpose and Intent of FLSA and OSHA

2011

2011 National Employment Lawyers Association, Trial Advocacy Seminar The Opening Statement at Trial, Setting the Stage

2010

Prince Georgie's County Bar Association Brownbag

Non-compete agreements, defamation, Maryland Wage and Hour Law vs. Maryland Wage Payments and Collection Law, Adler Claims

2010

National Employment Lawyer's Association's 2010 Fall Seminar Discovery Strategies and Challenges in Leave and Disability Cases

2010

Montgomery County Bar Brownbag

Recent amendments to federal whistleblower statutes, Maryland wrongful discharge claims, and cross-cutting issues in whistleblower protection cases

2010

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association Brownbag Lunch

Effective use of structured settlements

2010

Maryland Association for Justice Brownbag The False Claims Act and various whistleblower statutes

2010

EEOC November 17 Meeting Impact Of Economy On Older Workers

2010

Changing Currents in Employment Law 2010: Recent Trends and Developments Damages in Employment Law Actions

2010

2010 National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention "Put Your Case on a Budget With Early Focus Groups"

2009

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Demonstrating Hidden Bias or Stereotyping to Win our Cases

2009

Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association CLE

Litigating Successfully under the Equal Pay Act. Lessons Learned from Murtagh-Cooke v. NTSB

2009

District of Columbia Bar

Negotiating Separation Agreements: What Employers Need to Know, What Employees Should Insist Upon, and Where the Interests of Both Parties Converge

2009

DC Bar CLE

Fundamentals of Employment Law Series

2009

DC Bar CLE

The Use of Technology at Trial — Using Technology to Demonstrate Expertise, Better Service Clients, and Attract New Business

2009

DC Bar CLE

Changing Currents in Employment Law: Recent Developments Update

2009

DC Bar CLE

Litigating Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

2008

Out for Work's 4th Annual National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally College Student Conference

Knowing Your Legal Rights

2008

Montgomery County Bar Association CLE: "Maryland Whistleblower Laws"

Representing the Maryland Whistleblower under Adler

2008

Federal News Radio

Federal Whistleblower Protections

2008

2008 Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention

Punitive Damages - How to Get Them and Keep Them.

2007

District of Columbia Bar CLE

The Nuts and Bolts of Litigating Disability Discrimination Cases

Publications

2013

Los Angeles Daily Journal and San Francisco Daily Journal Is Bullying in the Workplace Illegal? (Print only)

2012

The Washington Post New Laws Expand Workers' Rights

2012

2012

2011

Westlaw Journal on Government Contract Introduction to the Federal Security Clearance Process

2011

The Employee Advocate Use of Early Focus Groups In Employment Cases

2010

Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund Quarterly Review, Vol. 57 New Tools to Combat Whistleblower Retaliation

2009

DC Bar Publications Update to Employment At Will and Exceptions to the Doctrine, Chapter in the DC Practice Manual

2009

Virginia State Bar's Litigation News Strategies for Defending Against Non-Compete Litigation

2009

SmartPros Ethics and Compliance Insights Blowing the Whistle on Tax Fraud Reaps Rewards

2008

American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Newsletter New Protections for Consumer Safety Whistle-blowers

2008

Corporate Responsibility Officer Protecting the Whistleblower

2008

National Law Journal Win for Whistleblowers

2008

Languages

English

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