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David Wachtel
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Biography
David Wachtel has practiced employment law for individual employees in Washington, D.C. since 1993. Recently, he has been selected by colleagues as a member of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and by Law Dragon as one of the Top 500 Plaintiff's Employment Lawyers in the country.
Dave's work includes trial court and administrative litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He has successfully represented employees with claims of race, sex, age, and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, violation of civil service rights, interference with FMLA rights, and retaliation on the basis of whistleblower activity in the nuclear, aviation, defense, and finance industries.
Dave offers individuals suffering job loss or workplace harassment individual attention, lean, versatile strategies, and a calming influence on (almost) every stressful situation.
Since joining Trister, Ross in February 2016, Dave has broadened his practice to advise dozens of non-profit organizations on all manner of employment law policy and compliance questions. He offers organizations an especially informed and experienced understanding of employment policy and how to achieve resolution of workplace disputes.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
20%
33 years
Discrimination
20%
33 years
Employment and Labor
20%
33 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Maryland for 29 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC
1666 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20009
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Privacy
Posted by Leslie | December 10, 2012 | Privacy
Outstanding Representation by David Wachtel
David Wachtel successfully represented me on a difficult and complicated Equal Employment Opportunity case against the Department of State that involved national security issues. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. He is intelligent, professional, realistic, and always calm. He gav...
David Wachtel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Dave for several years and endorse him wholeheartedly. He treats each client as the unique person they are, and crafts his strategy and approach to match the client's unique needs and the specific facts of the employment problem."
"I worked with Dave for more than 10 years and have known him for 30. He is smart, honest, well versed in the law and dedicated to protecting employee rights"
"Excellent lawyer, dedicated to his clients, zealous, and level headed."
"I endorse Dave Wachtel without reservation. He is an unusual lawyer insofar as he combines extreme intelligence, practical know-how and savvy, deep commitment to his clients, and remarkable efficiency. It is rare and invaluable to find a lawyer like him."
"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 smart, tough, and hardworking. He gives his all for his clients. David is primarily an employee-side attorney, but also benefits from his representation of some management-side clients. David is my top choice for employment law referrals in the DC area. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Law Dragon, One of the 500 top employment lawyers for employees in the United States
2020
Top Lawyer -- Employment Law, Washingtonian Magazine
2018
500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon
2017
Admitted to CLEL, College of Labor & Employment Lawyers (CLEL)
2017
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Superlawyers
2016
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Superlawyers
2016
Civil Rights, Employment, Best Lawyers
2015
Civil Rights, Best Lawyers
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Superlawyers
2014
Civil Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2013
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2013
Civil Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Civil Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2011
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2011
Civil Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Employment Litigation -- Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2010
Civil Rights, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Civil Righs, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Civil Rights and Employment Lawyers in Washington, Washingtonian Magazine
2007
Best Civil Rights Lawyers in Washington, Washingtonian Magazine
2004
Best civil rights attorneys in Washington, Washingtonian Magazine
1989
Outstanding Notes Editor, Texas Law Review
1988
Outstanding Research, Texas Law Review
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC
2005 - 2016
Partner, Bernabei & Wachtel, PLLC
1993 - 2005
Member, Rose & Rose, PC
1992 - 1993
Associate, Weinberg, Bergeson & Newman
1989 - 1991
Associate, O'Melveny & Myers, LLP
Associations
1997 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Quindley v. Lynch (DOJ)
Final Agency Decision found discrimination and retaliation on all counts and awarded promotion, damages, and fees
Budzynski v. Burns (NRC)
After trial, awarding promotion, back pay, and attorney’s fees
Hilton v. Transcom, Inc. et al
Employer's partial motion to dismiss denied. Case has been resolved.
Solomon v. Vilsack (US Dept. of Agriculture)
The DC Circuit vacated summary judgment.
Newkirk v. Berry
Ruling for the Employee
Smith v. England, Department of the Navy
EEOC, on appeal, ruled for my client
Education
1989
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor with honors
1984
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Annual Convention
Addressing Smart Technology: Ethical and Evidentiary Issues
2014
Webcast
Sexual Orientation and Identity in Employment Law
2014
Labor & Employment Section
Smart Phone Discovery, Privacy, and Practice -- a Braver Newish World
2012
Webcast
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Drones and Privacy
2012
Seminar on Issues in the Administration of Justice
Litigating a Civil Case -- Summary Judgment and Pretrial Issues
2012
Seminar on Issues in the Administration of Justice
Summary Judgment Motions and Pretrial Issues
2011
Telebriefing
EEOC's Final ADAAA Regulations
2005
National Institute of Business Management
Age Discrimination--Supreme Court Spurs New Litigation
Publications
2011
CCH Employment Law Daily Alerts
Walmart v. Dukes: Future prospects for plaintiff classes
2009
Policy & Practice
Amended Disabilities Act Widens Protection
2007
Policy & Practice
Interactive Process for Hiring the Disabled
2006
The HR Specialist
What Does Broad New Definition of ‘Retaliation’ Mean to You?
1999
You & the Law
Shop Smart for Insurance Against Employee Bias Claims
1999
You & The Law
Managing Your Employees' Emotional Disability Claims,
1998
You & the Law
Sexual Harassment: Supreme Court Says You're Safe if You Exercise "Reasonable Care." What Does That Mean?
Languages
English