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

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Eric L Siegel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

James R.

Eric and his team through the use of his legal acumen and the use of Ai and other technology achieve for me a result that was fair and balanced. He listened intently to my needs and concerns throughout the legal process and structured a settlement which allowed me to avoid lengthy and expensive litig...ation. He also structured the settlement in such a way as to ensure no future litigation and appeals could take place. I am beyond happy and grateful to Eric Siegel and his team of crack lawyers. He worked long hours and tirelessly to achieve a successful settlement. He was available 24/7 as he advertises and has intimate knowledge of the legal system and how to achieve the best result fairly and quickly. He took over the case midstream which is even more difficult and was able to grasp the legal implications and minute detials of the case within days of taking over. He came highly recommended by my company’s counsel and I could not be happier for this recommendation. He is everything and more as a barrister. He get small details and leaves no issue unturned or to chance for the other side to contest. I was particularly impressed when he was able to settle the case when all winds would indicate that it could not be settled and litigation in court was the only option. He took over one failed settlement discussion and achieved a fair and balanced settlement within days. As a client I am proud to say he is the finest attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with and would happily recommend him to any person in need of legal representation from the most assertive and hardworking attorney in the metropolitan Washington area or any area for that matter.

Eric Siegel

Replied last October 04, 2024

Jim, thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege working with you and achieving this result. You have your life back.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Highly Recommend

Eric Siegel was a true professional in handling my wrongful termination case. At first, I was uncertain how it would work having Eric represent me when I lived in another state and never actually met him in person, but all that uncertainty disappeared quickly after our first interaction. Eric impr...essed me from the first moment with both his concern for my case and his honesty regarding likely outcomes. Eric made it very convenient for me to handle all my affairs via email, phone or zoom. He was so flexible with me that I never had to step foot into his office, but that did not diminish the level of exceptional service he provided to me. Eric worked tirelessly to make sure that the truth was told in my case and presented it perfectly. He stood by every one of my requests and guided me through the entire lengthy process. Although we faced challenges, Eric did not falter. Eric was ethical, honest and extremely knowledgeable and kept me informed every step of the way. He was easily accessible and was always the one to communicate with me personally (not having his staff call me for him) and promptly answered my emails/calls sometimes even on the weekends and holidays. He worked diligently and professionally always having my best interest. I really felt during this process that I was not just a client but a partner working towards a common goal. I found him to be supportive as he fought to get the best possible settlement without having to incur the costs of going to trial. He was effective in his negotiation techniques throughout the mediation resulting in a favorable outcome. Although I acquired his services through the National Whistleblower Center, I never once was treated as anything other than a valuable client by Eric. My recommendation to any and everyone is that you can take comfort in knowing that if you retain Eric Siegal for your legal needs, you have hired the very best!

Eric Siegel

Replied last August 23, 2021

Thank you very much for your thoughtful and kind words. I wish you the very best in your next chapter. Sincerely, Eric

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Administrative Assistance

Mr. Siegel was very responsive to all emails pertaining to my case. He as successfully settled out a claim for me towards an institution which resulted in job placement. I will recommend Mr. Siegel to anyone for all legal representation.

Posted by Jim | May 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | International Law

A very professional and personable attorney. Not afraid of complicated cases.

Eric is not afraid to take a complicated case. My case involved state, federal and international law, and jurisdictions. Eric dug deep into the different areas of law and was able to be triumphant. He never hesitated to offer suggestions and go head-to-head with an exceedingly difficult defendant.... He has extraordinarily strong work ethics and genuinely cares about his clients. He kept me informed every step along the way and made sure that I completely understood what was happening, both good and bad. Even though I was in a different time zone (country) he made sure that we kept the communication going even if it was out of normal office hours for him. I highly recommend Eric and have him on speed dial if I should ever require console again.

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

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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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