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As a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, she concentrates her practice on federal labor and employment law, routinely representing employees before United States District Courts, Appeals Courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). She has extensive experience with cases involving violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Stephanie was recognized by Lawyers of Distinction in 2018 for her excellence in civil litigation.
Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Stephanie served as an associate for a Silver Springs, Maryland law firm, where she similarly represented Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complainants alleging discrimination based on disability, failure to accommodate, national origin, religion, and ethnicity. She represented clients before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She began her career as a lawyer at another Silver Spring law firm, where she gained valuable experience handling cases involving ADEA, Title VII, USERRA, and state employment discrimination law. She represented clients before the EEOC, MSPB, and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.
While attending law school at the Touro College Law Center, Stephanie interned with the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County in Hempstead, N.Y., the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip, N.Y., the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in Vilseck, Germany, and the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. She also participated on the Moot Court Honors Board. At Touro, where she ranked in the top 16 percent of her class, Stephanie received the Exemplary Contribution to the Quality of Student Life Award and the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Award for Best Oral Advocate.
Before pursuing a career in law, Stephanie worked in the entertainment industry, serving as a talent manager’s executive assistant in Beverly Hills and as a producer’s intern for “The West Wing” political drama television series.
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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2013
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
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2001 L Street, NW, Suite 902, Washington, DC, 20036
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Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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Stay away from this lawyer and don't be stupid like me. All she cares about is your money.
Posted by Ryan | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Arbitration
Billed outside of retainer, failed to identify court of jurisdiction, return improper client fees
Ms. Rapp-Tully, despite several instances of being told in-writing that I was bound by a mandatory arbitration agreement, failed to listen or research the issue and potentially compromised my legal strategy as a result. Additionally, Ms. Rapp-Tully was retained for a period of 90 days and continu...
Posted by Tanya | January 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional attorney and excellent firm
Stephanie is exceptional. I found her to be incredibly knowledgeable/ always prepared and strongly supportive. She went above and beyond in all aspects including timely check-ins and updates. I appreciated the outstanding communication of Stephanie and also her legal assistant (Kareen). I truly ...
Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Would not recommend
She gave poor legal advice, was only interested in how much we had to pay her and lacked empathy.
Posted by DA | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing ability!
Stephanie is a standout attorney! My case has not been decided yet. Regardless of the outcome, I want to take this time to thank Stephanie for her amazing ability and let her know I appreciate everything she has done with my case thus far. Her talents and skills are exceptional. This was a journey ...
"Stephanie is an excellent attorney with a plethora of knowledge in federal labor and employment law. I highly recommend her!"
"Stephanie is an excellent attorney who is well-versed in employment law, federal employment law, and whistleblower protection. I highly endorse her for any clients who need assistance in this area."
"Stephanie is an outstanding and experienced attorney. She approaches each case with dedication and devotion. She is a tremendous asset to her clients."
"Stephanie puts her heart and soul into her cases. This combined with a sharp legal mind makes her a wonderful coworker and attorney. I highly recommend her skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is a zealous advocate for her clients. Stephanie is a fighter and one of the best attorneys I have supervised in my 22 years as an attorney. I consistently give her the toughest assignments and she consistantly obtains good results for her clients. I highly recommend you consult with her on you labor and employment matter."
"Stephanie is an excellent advocate for her clients and a value resource to her peers and colleagues. She is aggressive, and well prepared. She is also empathetic struggles of her client and receptive to their needs and goals. I wholeheartedly endorse Stephanie."
"Stephanie is well-versed and skilled in the area of Federal Labor and Employment Law. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and vigorously defends them against discrimination and harassment by their employers and co-workers. The knowledge that Stephanie has passed along has greatly benefited me in my own practice of Federal Labor and Employment Law."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Stephanie. She is one of the most thorough and hardworking lawyers I know."
"Fierce advocate on behalf of her clients, whether in the court room or in negotiations. Champion of those marginalized."
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2019 - Present
Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2018 - 2019
Senior Associate, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2015 - 2018
Associate, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Associate, Alan Banov & Associates
2012 - 2013
Associate, Morris E. Fischer, LLC
2013 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science