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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.
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Bridget | March 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
A Lawyer to Keep in Your Back Pocket
AJ is brilliant, assesses quickly and moves into action. His quick witted demeanor is perfect for any type of civil matters. I'm happy with my results. If you need any support for an employment matter, call him immediately. You'll be in good hands.
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Descrimanated
was discriminated against by a Hotel after working there for more than 20 years. They replaced me with a younger employee. The hotels attorneys filed one nonsensical motion after another with the court and repeatedly lied about the facts and circumstances. One of the judges even fell for the employe...
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
If you want a lawyer that listens AJ is your man, the real deal.
When I first reached out to AJ over getting railroaded from my job I didn't even know what ADA and FMLA discrimination was. AJ gave me the first steps to take hoping that it would solve the problem even before talking lawsuits. When my employer refused to accede only then did we file a lawsuit. If he...
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
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 | Employment & Labor
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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...
"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