Ike Emejuru

Ike Emejuru

also known as Ikechukwu Kenjika Emejuru

4.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection

8403 Colesville Road., Suite. 1100, Silver Spring, MD

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Hourly Rates

$ 1-300 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

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Emejuru Law LLC

8403 Colesville Road., Suite. 1100, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

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Ike Emejuru's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eric | March 25, 2015

Attorney Emejuru is Professional, Knowledgeable, & a People Person

I would highly recommend Mr. Emejuru to handle any legal business. Mr. Emejuru’s knowledge of the law is impressive. Not only did he explained the law to me, he took the initiative to explain and assure I understood my options. It is important to hire an individual that makes you feel comfortable, es...pecially anytime when you are seeking a professional to help with a particular subject that is unfamiliar to you. I was very happy and satisfied with my selection for choosing Attorney Ikechukwu (Ike) Emejuru and I was pleased with his services. Mr. Emejuru is a professional and trustworthy and if you decide to do business with him, then you will get someone who is willing to go the extra mile for you and defend your rights.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

Easy to work with and very helpful!

Both persuasive and practical, Attorney Emejuru was a pleasure to work with. After being terminated from my job after an injury on-sight, I need someone to step up on my behalf. Ike and his partner Andrew did that and more. We were able to successfully reach a financial agreement with my former em...ployer that made financial sense to me. I'd recommend Ike to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and Transparent at all times.

Mr. Emejuru will be my go-to Lawyer and the one I refer from here on out. He was very professional at all times and kept me informed with everything relevant to my case. I am a busy working professional in the Washington DC area and he was able to keep my mind at ease while I worked during the day. T...his is especially evident when he would ask "How I was doing?". That goes a long way. One of the most important aspects of him that you really can't teach was his ability to think outside the box when unforeseen roadblocks did occurred. Thank you, Mr. Emejuru!

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr. Emejuru, Trustworthy lawyer that will fight for you.

Mr. Emejuru, took my case on short notice. He described to me what need to be done to win the case. In the end, Mr. Emejuru fought for me and won my case. I would recommend him as lawyer to anybody trying look for someone trustworthy and that will fight you.

Posted by MissLumbee | October 01, 2014

Ike ("GEM") Emejuru Atty@Law

All about Ike Emejuru, Esquire – aka “GEM”EJURU In every day life situations, there comes a time when you must consult a lawyer, especially in complex circumstances that have you confused and turned upside down! You don't know where to turn because it's almost a one size fits all kinda industry. ...Turn to Ike Emejuru instead of just letting your fingers do the walking through the yellow pages/or going on-line doing random searches. When you do that**BOOM** if the name looks right or the "models” are wearing big enough grins all over the place, you’re really playing Russian Roulette with your life. Well, you deserve better than that, and with Mr. Emejuru, that's what you get-BETTER! He delivers professional, informed advice, gives you options, and (most importantly) treats you like a real person. That’s what he did for me. That’s what you need...someone who cares! A lot of times, some of these practitioners make you feel intimidated and seem unconcerned with YOUR particular case. I’ve run into those types of “professionals” and it turned out to be a disaster. I spent money I really didn’t have and got no results at all. I know there’s no guarantee about anything, but at least start out with a fighting chance by getting some education. Let’s face it, knowledge is power – and that’s what I was able to get. When I was under the counsel of Mr. Emejuru, I felt strong and I felt confident. The problem didn’t seem so big anymore. Before meeting with him, I was confused and upset. No one wants to feel that way. Let Ike take care of your legal questions, concerns and problems. He will definitely put your mind at ease. Remember, you’re the one who needs to feel powerful when you walk into that courtroom. And when I left Ike’s office, I walked away with the knowledge and information that I needed to make an intelligent decision about what to do. It may have been tough to hear, but he told me the truth…and it turned my life around. I took all of Ike’s recommendations under advisement and considered all of my options (which prior, I’d thought I didn’t even have). Ultimately, I made the right moves. It’s all because I met a fine lawyer by the name of Ike Emejuru, Esquire. You better get him on your team if you want to know truthfully how to handle your business successfully! In my humble opinion, he’s a rare GEM and I appreciate him for allowing me to benefit from his wisdom and experience!!

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Charles Farrell

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ike provides a valuable service on Avvo. He gives excellent answers to user questions on this site. I am happy to endorse him."

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Armen Manasserian

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darren Bleier

Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

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"An excellent and well respected attorney."

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Henry Thompson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ike is skilled and professional. I wholeheartedly endorse his practice."

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James Newell

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Llerena

Employment and labor lawyer | May 29

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"I have been privileged to have observed Mr. Emejuru and observe the quality of his contributions to those of us who have a passion for contributing on Avvo. He has a strong work ethic and puts the client's needs above anything else, and above all very knowledgable. A great attorney all around who has secured great results for his clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | May 21

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"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Nyombi

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Emejuru is a top notch lawyer who is highly respected in the community. He represents his clients with utmost zeal and fervor that has always guaranteed positive results for his clients.I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Marc Geller

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. "Ike" is highly analitical, aggressive, and well reasoned. While he was in San Diego, I had the opportunity to work with him on several cases. I would highly recommend him to clients with employment issues."

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Wyatt Robinson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ikechukwu "Ike" is a thoughtful and diligent practitioner who works tirelessly to serve the needs of his clients. I know Ike to be the type of professional and person that is committed to getting the job done. I would strongly recommend Ike as an attorney for those in need of counsel for your labor/employment and commercial law needs."

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I.J. Ogburia

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Family member

"Mr. Emejuru is a zealous, passionate and dedicated advocate. He is wholly committed on the side of all his clients, always."

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Kyle Ishmael

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A zealous and meticulous attorney, Ike has proven to be a strong and intelligent advocate for his clients."

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Diane Marmolejo

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ike is a thoughtful and analytical attorney who meticulously combs over details of each case and works diligently to ensure the best outcome for his client while maintaining a high level of professionalism. I am very happy to endorse Ike."

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Sanjay Paul

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Emejuru is a diligent and highly effective advocate for his clients. He consistently exceeds expectations and works in his clients best interests. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

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Andrew Nyombi

Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Member Attorney, Emejuru & Nyombi L.L.C.

2010 - 2013

Associate, The Pew Charitable Trusts

2009 - 2010

Legal Fellow, United States House Of Representatives

2008 - 2010

White House Advance Liason, The White House

Associations

2014 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member

2014 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

2014 - Present

United States District Court for District of Maryland

2014 - Present

United States District Court of the Western District of Texas

2012 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wimbush v. Kaiser Found. Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc., 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24228

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Education

2009

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Virginia Commonwealth University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2017

2013

2013

The Pew Charitable Trusts Checks and Balances

2012

The Pew Charitable Trusts Evidence Counts

Languages

English

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