Eric L Siegel

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Eric L Siegel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Civil Rights ... +2 more

1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., #27007, Washington, DC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Eric

Biography

Safeguarding Rights and Dignity through Passionate Advocacy.

Safeguarding Rights and Dignity through Passionate Advocacy.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

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.

37 years

60%
Litigation 20%

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.

37 years

20%
Civil Rights 10%

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.

33 years

10%
Commercial Real Estate 5%

Mr. Siegel's commercial litigation practice includes handling business, real estate and construction-related contracts, landlord-tenant matters, torts and unfair trade practices.

37 years

5%
Construction and Development 5%

Mr. Siegel's construction and development litigation practice involves primarily resolving business-related disputes among partners or between the developer and contractor.

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-805 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 29 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Eric Siegel Law

1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., #27007, Washington, DC, 20038

ericsiegellaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Eric online.

Eric L Siegel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Ken | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent lawyer

We used Eric on an employment law matter. Eric is very knowledgeable. He got excellent results for the company and his billing was very fair. I would highly recommend Eric as an attorney.

Posted by Christin | November 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE ATTORNEY!!!

I called Mr. Siegel crying while I was at work because I was dealing with some issues and he took the time to listen to me. I had found him online and I am so thankful and grateful that he decided to take a chance on me and my situation. He is trustworthy, honest, compassionate, resourceful, responsi...ve and knows the practice of law very well. Thank you Mr. Siegel for your hard work and dedication, I will never forget all that you have done for me.

Eric Siegel

Replied last November 14, 2020

Thank you so much for your kind words. I was happy to see you open a new chapter in a positive way. All the best. Eric

Posted by Alice | June 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, Outstanding Attorney!

Eric is a very knowledgeable, diligent, and exceptional attorney who genuinely cares for his client. I retained Eric when my EEO case regarding a wrongful termination came to a complicated and challenging status. I was very upset with my situation but felt it was hard to continue with my case. Eric r...eviewed my complaint and some important documents. With his extensive knowledge, experience, and outstanding analytical skills, he was able to quickly identify the critical points and ways to help move my case forward, and outlined some achievable goals to aim for. This all brought me hope and confidence to continue. Eric is efficient and highly attentive. He is on top of my case with every step of the process and always promptly answers my questions, offering expert counsel and advice. He is professional, honest, and very reliable. When I feel worried about the future or confused with certain aspects due to uncertainties, Eric would analyze the issues and present our options. He was also always kind and patient, which made me feel reassured. Eric’s hard work, effective communication with both parties, and thoughtful ways of pushing the case forward has successfully brought me great outcomes. I appreciate all the help and progress Eric has made for my case, and I highly recommend him.

Posted by Jim | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Eric Siegel - the definition of professional and kind

As it is probably the case with most people, I too did not know my attorney prior to hiring them. This created a sense of nervousness in me because I was unsure if I would find the qualities I would like to see in this person who would represent me. But all of this subsided when I hired Eric Siegel a...s my attorney. In short, he was a God-send. In the first 5 minutes of speaking with him, it was abundantly clear that he was the definition of professional and kind. Contributing to my first impression was the fact that Eric had to be out of the country for almost 3 weeks, yet he found adequate time to speak with me by phone about the details of my case. Due to the negative circumstances of my case, I was "down and out" to say the least. But upon speaking with Eric, I immediately had great hope that a favorable resolution could be found. Throughout our time working together, I was very impressed by Eric's hard work ethic, high intelligence and appropriate humor. He was always on time for our meetings, whether in person or on the phone. He also was punctual when it came to returning documents for my review. Furthermore, he gave sound legal advice and always clearly laid out the expectations and options for the next phase of my case. Finally, his words always had a way of making me smile as well as making me remember that there was light at the end of the tunnel. In short, he's the best. Because of Eric, my case came to a successful conclusion. He secured a great monetary compensation and other important guarantees. I am positive that not all attorneys are like Eric, but every one of them should aim to be like him because he genuinely cares about his clients from minute one.

Eric Siegel

Replied last May 21, 2020

Jim: Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. It was a pleasure and privilege to serve you. I wish you all the best in your next chapter. Sincerely, Eric

Posted by Alfred | April 26, 2020 | Discrimination

Prompt response, knowledgeable, compassionate and to the point!

Mr. Siegel consulted me with a situation that occurred at the workplace. He heard my complaint and was able to give sound advice to assist with rectifying the situation and what to look for in the future, which he would continue to assist me if there was an additional need. Me. Siegel seems to be ver...y knowledgeable in his field and I highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance with religious discrimination in the workplace.

Eric Siegel

Replied last April 26, 2020

Alfred: Thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad I was able to assist you with understanding your rights and avenues for resolution. All the best and stay safe. Sincerely, Eric

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Eric L Siegel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Weisbaum

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 31

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."

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Neil Henrichsen

Litigation lawyer | Dec 27

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."

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Laurence Kaye

Litigation lawyer | Dec 13

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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Neil Henrichsen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Steven Weisbaum

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Counsel, Kalbian Hagerty, LLP

2006 - 2018

Principal/Legal Counsel, Cohen Siegel Investors

2006 - 2018

Counsel, Henrichsen Siegel, PLLC

2000 - 2006

Member, Henrichsen Siegel, PLLC

1995 - 1999

Principal, The Siegel Law FIrm

1991 - 1995

Trial Attorney, U.S. Department Of Justice Civil Rights Division

1990 - 1991

Legal Fellow/Staff Attorney, National Veterans Legal Services Project

1989 - 1990

Associate, Squadron Ellenoff Plesent & Lehrer

Associations

2018 - Present

Maryland Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Governing Board 1995-2006

1990 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2018 - 2019

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

Anacostia Waterfront Trust

Board Member

2014 - 2018

Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland

Chairman of the Board of Directors

2009 - 2018

Anacostia Waterfront Restoration Partnership

Steering Committee Member

2008 - 2018

United States Green Building Council

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design AP

2007 - 2018

United States Green Building Council

Member

2006 - 2017

Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District

Chairman of the Board

2004 - 2004

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

President

2001 - 2002

District of Columbia Bar

Treasurer

2000 - 2002

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Vice President

1997 - 1999

District of Columbia Bar

Co-Chair

1995 - 2007

National Employment Lawyers Association,Title VII Committee

Co-Chair

1995 - 2006

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - 2020

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Governing Board 1995-2006

1995 - 2001

District of Columbia Bar Associations,Steering Committee

Member

1995 - 2006

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - 1998

District of Columbia Bar Associations,Steering Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

For a representative list of cases and matters that Eric Siegel has handled, visit www.ericsiegellaw.com

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Education

1989

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Tufts University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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