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For over 30 years, Eric has dedicated his practice to the litigation and resolution of business, employment, civil rights, disability rights and whistleblower disputes. Eric has tried jury and bench cases in both state and federal courts in numerous jurisdictions, including but not limited to the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, and Mississippi. He formerly served as a trial attorney in the Employment Litigation Section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division where he enforced Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Mr. Siegel is Past President of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.
Given Eric's more than 10 years pursuing real estate development and acquisition opportunities and pursuing other business ventures, he combines his business knowledge with his litigation and trial expertise to offer his clients a broader range of solutions to address their legal problems. He knows firsthand from the client's perspective what are the "needs" to resolve a given problem, rather than focusing only on the "wants" or "wishes" of the client, which lead to unrealistic expectations. Eric is a pragmatic thinker who uses many of the tools at his disposal to resolve complex legal disputes and counsels his clients accordingly.
Practice areas
Mr. Siegel has devoted much of his legal career handling matters involving employment, discrimination, retaliation, disability rights, whistleblower claims, contracts, wage and hour claims and related tort actions.
33 years
Mr. Siegel is an experienced litigator and trial attorney who has tried many jury and bench trials throughout the United States, in federal and state courts, in arbitrations and before administrative agencies.
33 years
Mr. Siegel's civil rights practice has primarily involved First Amendment Free Speech claims, Fifth Amendment Takings claims, Equal Protection claims and 14th Amendment due process claims.
29 years
Mr. Siegel's commercial litigation practice includes handling business, real estate and construction-related contracts, landlord-tenant matters, torts and unfair trade practices.
33 years
Mr. Siegel's construction and development litigation practice involves primarily resolving business-related disputes among partners or between the developer and contractor.
19 years
Languages spoken
English
Eric Siegel Law
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
#27007
Washington, DC, 20038
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Active | 1996 | 03/30/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 1991 | 02/09/2021 |
NY | Currently registered | 1990 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2021 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Counsel | Kalbian Hagerty, LLP | 2018 - Present |
Principal/Legal Counsel | Cohen Siegel Investors | 2006 - 2018 |
Counsel | Henrichsen Siegel, PLLC | 2006 - 2018 |
Member | Henrichsen Siegel, PLLC | 2000 - 2006 |
Principal | The Siegel Law FIrm | 1995 - 1999 |
Trial Attorney | U.S. Department Of Justice Civil Rights Division | 1991 - 1995 |
Legal Fellow/Staff Attorney | National Veterans Legal Services Project | 1990 - 1991 |
Associate | Squadron Ellenoff Plesent & Lehrer | 1989 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Maryland Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association | Governing Board 1995-2006 | 1995 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Member | 1990 - Present |
Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | 2018 - 2019 |
Anacostia Waterfront Trust | Board Member | 2016 - 2018 |
Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland | Chairman of the Board of Directors | 2014 - 2018 |
Anacostia Waterfront Restoration Partnership | Steering Committee Member | 2009 - 2018 |
United States Green Building Council | Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design AP | 2008 - 2018 |
United States Green Building Council | Member | 2007 - 2018 |
Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District | Chairman of the Board | 2006 - 2017 |
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association | President | 2004 - 2004 |
District of Columbia Bar | Treasurer | 2001 - 2002 |
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association | Vice President | 2000 - 2002 |
District of Columbia Bar | Co-Chair | 1997 - 1999 |
National Employment Lawyers Association,Title VII Committee | Co-Chair | 1995 - 2007 |
National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 1995 - 2006 |
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association | Governing Board 1995-2006 | 1995 - 2020 |
District of Columbia Bar Associations,Steering Committee | Member | 1995 - 2001 |
American Bar Association | Member | 1995 - 2006 |
District of Columbia Bar Associations,Steering Committee | Member | 1994 - 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Tufts University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Case name | Outcome |
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For a representative list of cases and matters that Eric Siegel has handled, visit www.ericsiegellaw.com |
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Steven Weisbaum, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 31, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Eric Siegel for more than 20 years and have worked with him on a variety of legal matters over that time. I enthusiastically endorse Eric. Eric is an accomplished trial attorney with a sharp intellect and exceptional analytical skills, honed over many years working as a trial attorney at the Justice Department and in private practice. Eric’s greatest traits as an attorney are his creativity, enthusiasm for problem solving, and his genuine desire to help his clients. Eric has a great ability to look at any dispute or situation and grasp the big picture, identify achievable outcomes, and find creative solutions to meet his client’s goals and objectives. He is passionate about his work, and he will work tirelessly in pursuing successful outcomes for his clients.
Neil Henrichsen, Litigation Attorney on Dec 27, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a talented and dilligent attorney who vigorously fights for his client's rights. As a former Department of Justice civil rights trial attorney, Eric brings a depth of experience to each matter. I would highly recommend his services.
Steven Weisbaum, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 31, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Eric Siegel for more than 20 years and have worked with him on a variety of legal matters over that time. I enthusiastically endorse Eric. Eric is an accomplished trial attorney with a sharp intellect and exceptional analytical skills, honed over many years working as a trial attorney at the Justice Department and in private practice. Eric’s greatest traits as an attorney are his creativity, enthusiasm for problem solving, and his genuine desire to help his clients. Eric has a great ability to look at any dispute or situation and grasp the big picture, identify achievable outcomes, and find creative solutions to meet his client’s goals and objectives. He is passionate about his work, and he will work tirelessly in pursuing successful outcomes for his clients.
Neil Henrichsen, Litigation Attorney on Dec 27, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a talented and dilligent attorney who vigorously fights for his client's rights. As a former Department of Justice civil rights trial attorney, Eric brings a depth of experience to each matter. I would highly recommend his services.
Laurence Kaye, Litigation Attorney on Dec 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric Siegel is an outstanding attorney. He is smart, efficient, strategic and always puts the interests of his clients first. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney in Employment and Labor Law, Litigation, Real Estate or Commercial Business Litigation.
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