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I grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, and moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1980, where I graduated from the University of Michigan's residential college. While in Ann Arbor, I was also a taxicab driver for Ann Arbor Yellow Cab, a music reviewer for the Ann Arbor News, a record store clerk, and a disc jockey at WCBN radio and numerous clubs and private parties. During my subsequent years at Boston College Law School, I was a student intern at both the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and the United Auto Workers headquarters. I settled in the Washington, D.C. area in 1988, when I began my legal career as an appellate litigator with the National Labor Relations Board, enforcing that Board's orders pertaining to disputes between employees and their unions, and management. I later represented a major national labor union, and then advocated for children and families in the Washington, D.C. child abuse and neglect system.
I love my practice representing employees and job applicants in the Washington, D.C. area and elsewhere who have been wronged. Although I typically represent individuals and small groups of employees, I have observed that there are numerous workplace injustices that occur repeatedly, and that there are structural barriers to employment justice in the United States that need to be counteracted. Informed by that recognition, I have worked persistently through the years to earn my reputation for tireless advocacy on behalf of my clients in all facets of employment litigation, including developing the factual record, opposing employer motions for summary judgment, trying cases and contesting issues on appeal when necessary. I hope and believe that by helping to obtain justice in my clients' individual circumstances, I can do my small part to make the workplace more just.
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Chat withState: Maryland
Acquired: 1992
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1988
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5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015
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Posted by Tom | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Goldsmith represented me for a ADA case against a state law enforcement agency. The agency fought for 6 years to avoid going to discovery. Despite the hard, uphill fight against an agency that had unlimited funding to avoid accountability Mr. Goldsmith eventually had them requesting an opportunit...
Posted by Carly | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I could not possibly recommend Leizer's firm and his team more. Having filed a case against a large government institution, I often felt hopeless and that I would never achieve any justice, but thanks to Leizer and Leanza, I was able to obtain a settlement and structural change that were huge wins! ...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Adam and Leizer took my charges very seriously and worked tirelessly to make sure justice was served in my case. I didn't know what to expect, but these two gentlemen were efficient, effective, and empathetic throughout the process. I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of a tough firm tha...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Leizer as my defense attorney in a employment discrimination case. Leizer and his team worked extremely hard to ensure the best outcome for me and my family. Leizer is very professional and detailed in his cases and very knowledgeable. I am so grateful that I hired him and his team to represe...
Posted by Anita | January 24, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
I engaged Mr. Goldsmith's firm for a consultation regarding a failure-to-hire case. Mr. Goldsmith and his associate Leanza Bethel quickly familiarized themselves with the details of my case, asking outstanding questions that showed their attention to detail and understanding of both my situation and ...
"I have known Leizer Goldsmith in a professional capacity for more than ten years. As a former employee, I have seen him interact with clients up close and personal. Not only is Leizer personable and client-focused, he is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about employment law. Leizer is a tenacious litigator (see: Friolo v. Frankel, 819 A.2d 354 (2003) and its aftermath) and advocate. Bottom line: Leizer is the lawyer I would use if I ever required the services of an employment lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have been professional colleagues for a good number of years and I am familiar with Leizer's many successes. He is diligent, thorough and tenacious. A lawyer's lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for over 20 years and he is an excellent attorney in the area of employment law. He is extremely diligent, hard working and an excellent advocate for his clients and has handled many appeals in state and federal appellate courts also with great success. He also has great integrity and character."
"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 sincere commitment to his clients and always keeps their best interests in mind. He also has a brilliant and creative legal mind and an excellent insight into negotiating strategies. If I had an employment issue, I would not hesitate to retain Leizer as my attorney."
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2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2005
Lawyer of the Year-- See http://www.mwela.org/LawyersoftheYear, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
2004
Among Washington's Top Employment Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine
1992 - 2019
Principal, The Goldsmith Law Firm LLC
1989 - 1991
Associate, Connerton, Ray & Simon
1988 - 1999
Appellate Attorney, National Labor Relations Board
2010 - Present
Maryland Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
1993 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
$125,000.00 jury verdicat after summary judgment Reversed by United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Summary Judgment Reversed by United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Case then settled
Arbitrator Awards to Each Claimant: $150,000.00
VERDICT FOR DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL OF $1,350,000.00
PLAINTIFF WINS AT MARYLAND’S HIGHEST COURT
Verdict for Plaintiff
HOUSEKEEPER WINS $150,000.00; FEES
EMPLOYEE/PLAINTIFF WINS PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT, SETTLES
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Winning Non-Monetary Relief in Discrimination Cases
2016
Winning Methodologies for Proving Discrimination at Trial
2015
2014
2014
Shifting Attorney's Fees to the Losing Defendant
2011
Taking and Defending the Expert Deposition
2007
Attorneys Fees in Employment Litigation: A Review of the Law of Attorneys’ Fees in the Maryland and Federal Courts
2007
Friolo v. Frankel Attorneys' Fee Litigation
2005
"Trial Do's"
2005
Winning Attorneys’ Fees in Maryland
2005
2003
Law Practice Management
2002
Moderator of Panel Discussion on Defeating Employer Efforts to Dismiss Employment Discrimination Cases Without Trial
2000
The Employee's Perspective on the EEO Process
2000
"Creating a Successful Practice Representing Federal Employees
2000
Winning Verdict in Walker v. West
2000
Merriex v. Beale Sexual Harassment Case
1996
“Perspective of the EEO Counseling Process as an Employees’ Representative “
1995
Keynote Speaker
2014
2007
English
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During Covid19 In maryland if I am fired after a medical sales designed pip can I qualify for MD unemployment?
15 Apr 2020
Are there any employment lawyers in Washington DC who work on contingency?
14 Apr 2020
What is good cause when filing for unemployment if a person is to quit for fear of exposure to the virus?
14 Apr 2020