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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 anonymous | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Excellent Lawyer
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 | Employment & Labor
Terrific experience
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 ...
Posted by Efrem & Iris Foster | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment
Leizer: A Man of Integrity
Many many thanks to Leizer, Adam, and Kyle for diligently fighting that eight-year battle to restore my wife's dignity and honor. My wife was fired unjustly after complaining about sexual harassment and then complaining about being retaliated against. Our lives were changed forever when the universit...
Posted by Neen | July 29, 2011 | Employment & Labor
Leizer Goldsmith is highly recommended!
Leizer Goldsmith is an exceptional attorney. I am very satisfied with his representation. Leizer is readily available to answer your questions, address your concerns and always keeps you informed. His knowledge of employment law and general understanding of people gives him the edge over many other ...
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Leizer Goldsmith is an excellent attorney.
Leizer Goldsmith is an excellent attorney. As a defendant, I came to Leizer after a former employer brought a suit alleging breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference with a contract. We won the bulk of our case on summary judgment, and the balance of the case was dropped by the Plaintiff,...
"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