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Arinderjit Dhali
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Biography
My employment law experience began through defending employers and insurance companies in employment law matters. I am presently representing employees exclusively. Having worked for both employees and employers has helped both me and my clients tremendously.
I enjoy working on employment law cases and helping employees who have suffered discrimination and retaliation. Employment law protections are part of the Civil Rights Act. And to that end, I see my work as a continuation of the work laid down by other civil rights wokers and attorneys.
If you have been discriminated, harassed, terminated or owed wages, call for a free consultation!
We help employees who have been discriminated, retaliated, terminated and are also owed back wages
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Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
99%
23 years
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Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2017
Great so far
Attorney was VERY fast contacting me as well as responding. I've not heard anything from him with my recent contact but have a good feeling for him...
Posted by Mirakhori | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Unprofessional Conduct and Case Mishandling
I had an extremely disappointing experience with attorney AJ Dhali. Despite promising to handle my case effectively, he demonstrated a severe lack of communication, professionalism, and follow-through. He consistently ignored my calls and emails, leaving me uninformed about the status of my case, and...
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Replied last March 17, 2025I was the second attorney to withdraw from this client's case. We sought a court order and court permission to withdraw from the client's case. The court granted our request to withdraw as the client's attorney. We never ignored her emails or mishandled her case. The client believed that the client, knew the law more than us. The client can now raise her "own legal theories" with the judge. We wish this client all the best.
Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
No recommend
I hired AJ. Started out great. But soon he became overwhelmed. Missed deadline & many errors in his filing. Even after my multiple edits he still sent the wrong copy with wrong facts to the court because of carelessness. Sent me the discovery request & told me "answer them". I basically did my own...
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Replied last November 07, 2024This is a fake review that is in the process of deletion. We have also reached out to our internet cyber team to determine the source and identity of the person for further investigation
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
10 years ago
My case was dismissed with prejudice. I feel as though we lost on a technicality. It still bothers me. I was told “At least one judge wrote a positive decision.” Stings like a sucker punch. An upfront flat fee expensive one at that. Glad others have had better experiences.
Arinderjit Dhali
Replied last May 08, 2023We did file an appeal on this, and the client is right, in a 3-judge panel, 2 judges ruled against us and 1 judge ruled in our favor. It is always disappointing when that happens.
Arinderjit Dhali's Lawyer Endorsements
"I fully endorse Mr. Dhali as an attorney, particularly in the field of labor and employment."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Passionate civil rights advocate. Ethical and hard working, he will fight for you to the end to achieve a favorable result."
Jeremy Monteiro
Employment and labor lawyer
Edgar Ndjatou
Employment and labor lawyer
Chris Gowen
Family lawyer
Kent Rackett
Tax lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)Attorney Member
2010 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (NELA Affiliate)Board Member
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Kandasamy v. Phase One.
Case resulted in confidential settlement in favor of client
Rene v. BAE
Settled via confidential agreement
Education
2001
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Californai State University Fresno
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
Title 7 Retaliation Moderator
2016
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
How to Operate a Law Firm
2005
June 12, 2005
Wake Up Walmart
2005
California Political Convention
Immigration Rights and Labor Law Enforcement
Publications
2012
Employment Law Blog
Employee Wins Against Employer for Failing to Provide FMLA Notice
Languages
English
Punjabi
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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
Q&A
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
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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