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Hi! I am A.J. and I am the principal attorney at Dhali P.C.. I graduated from New York Law School and I began my employment law career defending employers at Laughlin Falbo et al LLP. I then decided to shift gears and worked as an Executive Director, for an international non-governmental organization (NGO) fighting big corporations who were polluting inner city neighborhoods.
Armed with this experience, I returned to the practice of law as in-house counsel for the labor federation Change to Win, defending employees and hourly workers like the Teamsters and SEIU from employers who were cracking down on employee and union rights. I even went on a strike on behalf of my union brothers and sisters! Inspired by the struggle of working families and workers, I started my own law firm soon after, in 2008, and engaged exclusively in employment and labor law. I have since successfully sued Fortune 500 companies, regional employers, and government agencies for violating federal and state employment laws, resulting in favorable settlements to my clients. I am presently a board member of the “Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association” (MWELA) a plaintiff’s side trial employment law association. I am also a member of the “National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)” and a Board of Director of the “Crittenton Services of Greater Washington,” a local non-profit that empowers teenage girls to achieve, educational, cultural and social excellence.
I am a huge fan of Liverpool Football Club. And I will get up at 3 am to watch a match! And usually with my son in tow! My wife Stacie (who is also an attorney) complaints about my cheering as it wakes her up! But our front three always scores! They are so bloody good!
As a Sikh, I also attend Sunday services. It keeps me grounded and re-emphasizes to me the principles of justice and equality, and helping those in need.
I love to read, and I am currently reading “The Metaphysical Club” by Louis Menard and “Shibumi” by Trevanian.
Maybe In My Next Life!I also always wanted to be a rock star and a Formula 1 race car driver, preferably at the same time! Unfortunately, both those wishes seemed to have gone up in flames! C’est la vie!
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
All Star Attorney
After a search of several lawyers, AJ agreed to take my case. He was vigilant and knows discrimination laws very well. His motions were carefully crafted and kept the case focused while the opposing side tried to deflect attention; motion after motion. When it comes to employment law, AJ is the ace a...
Posted by Sunshine | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney
FMLA
AJ is a blessing in disguise. I hired him right away. It's like the lord sent an angel overnight. I'm a humbled individual and at the time I was dealing with some mean spirited folks. He made me feel comfortable even when times were tough. His integrity, wits, and unbiased soul for his craft as a...
Posted by L.S | December 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Aj Dhali is the "Phantom behind the Shadows!"
Recently at my previous and current job I had been discriminated, harassed, retaliated against etc. Over a period of time I did plenty of research online regarding my situation at work and on several firms "Attorneys" that would more than likely take my case. I called 3 big "EXPENSIVE" firms prior to...
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Very Professional
very professional and very smart, friendly and asks the right questions. He was on top of our case and kept us updated, we are very pleased with the outcome and very grateful to have hired his services. Thank you very much AJ.
Posted by IB | June 13, 2016
The lawyer I needed
From our initial telephone consultation, it was clear to me that Mr Dhali was the lawyer I should have had a year ago. Empathy, understanding and a sense of what could be done to help - all were immediately conveyed and for the first time in this very complicated case against big business and a pitbu...
"A.J. is a passionate advocate for employees in discrimination matters. I highly recommend his firm's services. We serve as Membership Chairs for the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyer's Association."
"Passionate civil rights advocate. Ethical and hard working, he will fight for you to the end to achieve a favorable result."
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Family lawyer
Tax lawyer
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Employee Discrimination Law Firm of the Year in Washington D.C, 2014 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award
2008 - Present
Principal, DHALI PLLC
2007 - 2009
Associate General Counsel, Change to Win
2004 - 2006
Executive Director, ACCE
2002 - 2004
Associate, Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP
1999 - 2002
Associate, Arthur Anderson LLP
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)Attorney Member
2010 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (NELA Affiliate)Board Member
Case resulted in confidential settlement in favor of client
Settled via confidential agreement
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Title 7 Retaliation Moderator
2016
How to Operate a Law Firm
2005
Wake Up Walmart
2005
Immigration Rights and Labor Law Enforcement
2012
English
Punjabi
Legal Answers
Is it considered unlawful termination if I couldn't go out of town due to health problems and was fired because of it?
20 Mar 2025
I work for a restaurantand the GM gose in and takes an hour for my allready worked day and than tells me i have to b clocked out
20 Mar 2025
My sister works with me and my boss is trying to pressure me to disclose information about her health that could risk her job.
20 Mar 2025