Jonathan C. Puth is a member of Correia & Puth and an advocate for the civil rights of employees. Mr. Puth represents clients with claims of sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, whistleblower retaliation, and claims for wages, commissions, and contract rights. Mr. Puth is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of the District of Columbia and Maryland, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Puth regularly advises clients regarding all aspects their employment relationships and their legal rights, including potential discrimination claims, terms of separation from employment, employment contracts, and severance negotiations. Mr. Puth also counsels employees who are facing unfair treatment or other difficulties in the workplace. Mr. Puth served as co-counsel to the plaintiff class in Hartman v. Powell, a gender discrimination class action that garnered the largest award in the history of the Civil Rights Act, and was awarded the 2000 Trial Lawyer of the Year award by Trial Lawyers for Public Justice for his work on that landmark case. Mr. Puth has for years been selected for inclusion by Super Lawyers and by Best Lawyers for his work representing employees in the Washington, DC region, and is rated by Martindale-Hubbell as “AV Preeminent,” the highest attorney peer review rating.
Throughout his career Ms. Puth has continually devoted his practice to the representation of employees, not employers, with claims of sex harassment, whistleblower retaliation, discrimination, wage and commission theft, severance negotiations, contract disputes, and employee counseling.
Mr. Puth is Past President of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA), a voluntary bar association of over 350 members dedicated to the representation of employees and to the advancement of employee rights. He has served on MWELA’s board since 1998 and is a long-standing and active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). Mr. Puth has worked continually to advance the interests of the plaintiffs’ employment law bar, including by leading and directing continuing education programs, by writing and filing amicus curiae briefs with area courts and the United States Supreme Court, and by working to increase dialogue among employment law practitioners in the region. Mr. Puth received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1992. Prior to law school, Mr. Puth received his B.A. from the University of Colorado in 1981, and was then employed as an advocate for civil rights and the environment with non-profit organizations and for United States Congressman John Conyers, Jr.
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2004
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1993
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Working with Jonathan Puth was a wonderful experience. He guided me through the process and represented me in such a skillful and thoughtful way that I felt very confident from start to finish. Jonathan's deep understanding of state and federal laws and the nuances of those laws really gives him an e...
Posted by Patty | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Calling Jonathan Puth was the best move I could have made. Concerned that my boss might want to let me go, Jonathan prepared me for my meeting with the Managing Partner of my firm. He told me what to say, and more importantly, what not to say. I was able to go into, what was supposed to be, my perfor...
Posted by Lauren | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Jonathan went above and beyond to help me during a horrible situation, I had with my employer. He is kind, intelligent, and he honest. I am lucky to have had him on my side. Although the employer would not back down - being sexually assaulted by a fellow employee, made to feel less than - and bullied...
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I whole-heartedly recommend Jonathan Pugh as an excellent attorney. He made me feel comfortable and helped me organize the facts for my case for a successful outcome. He is very hands on--that helps you every step of the way. He doesn't forget you once the case is resolved. I have called him se...
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The lawyer kept me well informed as the case progressed. They made sure I was ready for each step of the process. They worked late hours doing research and helped me to win my case.
"Jonathan is not only a formidable advocate for employees' rights, but a national leader in employment discrimination litigation. Extremely professional and personable, he cares about his cases and his clients, and it shows. I regularly consult him, and I refer clients to him with my enthusiastic endorsement."
"Jonathan Puth is a dedicated, highy-skilled plaintiffs' employment lawyer. He is a passionate effective litigator. Fellow lawyers frequently seek Jonathan's advice for their own cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is an excellent employment attorney who fights doggedly for his clients. He has taken numerous leadership positions within the employment law community and is a frequent speaker and presenter at conferences and other events. He is widely respected by his peers and by opposing counsel -- deservedly so. I consult with Jonathan regarding employment law matters and trust his judgment."
"I endorse this lawyer. Johnathan is a highly competent attorney and compassionate human being. I have known him for years -- I trust him implicitly."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Jonathan. He is one of the best employment lawyers in the Washington metropolitan -- whether discrimination, wrongful termination, or any other employment-related matter, he is a formidable adversary and an excellent advocate and litigator!"
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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
Top Lawyers 2018, Washingtonian Magazine
2019
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2019
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2018
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2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
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2017
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2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
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2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
1992 - Present
Owner, Correia & Puth, PLLC
1900 - Present
Member, Correia & Puth, PLLC
1998 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2013 - 2015
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationPresident
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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