Philip B Zipin

Philip B Zipin

4.3
Rating: 6.0

Licensed for 43 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business

8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD

About Philip

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 75%

Primarily focused on wage and overtime violations

38 years | 500 cases

75%
Business 25%

contracts, business disputes, consulting re legal issues

38 years | 250 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 42 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1983

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Licensed in District of Columbia for 43 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1982

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Zipin, Amster & Greenberg, LLC

8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD, 20910-4554

Law Offices of Philip B Zipin

8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD

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Philip B Zipin's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Executive, healthcare

Phil took my unlawful termination case when a few other lawyers had declined, since they were afraid of the defendant and their army of lawyers. Not only did Phil exhibit great patience and prepare us for a long slog, he was also easy to work with and, in the final analysis, was able to get us to a m...ediated settlement that was completely satisfactory for me and vindicated my deep complaints. I would gladly work with him again - although sincerely hope I never have to!

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Got it done

He is logical, focused, and always has your best interest in mind while informing you concerning the realities of the case - to get the best outcome. I would hire him in a second again.

Posted by Ann | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Phil Zipin deserves any and all possible awards!

Mr. Zipin took our case which was very involved, complicated and heart wrenching. He was our champion and was able to reach an agreement that we are satisfied with and grateful for.

Posted by Iman | April 22, 2021

Poor consultation, lack of responsibility

Mr. Zipin charged me for consultation fee, but he never provided a conclusion on his counseling and he never answered my questions with regard to the case. Unfortunately I have seen lack of responsibility from their law firm. As I understood, It becomes a habit for some attorneys to charge their clie...nts and provide poor counseling or lack of responsibility.

Posted by Bob | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Beware

Zipin was recently disciplined by the DC bar counsel for incompetence, conflict of interest and overcharging while representing a 91 year-old blind, bedridden widow. AVVO won't accept the link (or so far note his discipline in their profile), but you can find it in google reviews, along with troublin...g related information.

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Philip B Zipin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carl Gold

Litigation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Phil is a tireless advocate for his clients representing the best our profession has to offer. He is a joy to work with and has enabled me to break through a stalemate in a volatile matter we are working on together. I endorse him without reservation."

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Paul Samakow

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Phil for over 10 years. He is absolutely the "go-to" attorney for wage claims in this area. Additionally, his demeanor and easy-going manner are loved by his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Jay Marks

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil Zipin is committed to workplace justice. For over twenty years he has fought to recover wages and overtime in state and federal courts throughout the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. Phil has litigated many, many cases, and settled many more, recovering not only his clients' wages, but their dignity, too. Phil and I worked together on two wage and overtime cases in federal court, and I saw his excellent judgment and great warmth. He was offended by the abuse of these employees by the employer who intentionally withheld wages and overtime, preying on the employees' vulnerable situation. You can do no better than retaining Phil Zipin for your employment issue."

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Experience

Rating:  6.0 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Reprimand issued in MD, 2020

updated on 06/23/2020

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Suspension Stayed issued in DC, 2020

updated on 06/18/2020

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Honors

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Associations

2005 - Present

Maryland Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1991 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1991 - Present

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Adoption/Guardianship of Arsiema F., No. 1554, Sept. Term 2003 (Md. App. 2004)

Petitioner prevailed on appeal.

Thomas v. Capital Med Mgmt Assocs, 985 A.2d 51 (Md. App. 2009)

Won appeal on attorney's fee issue

Falica v. Advance Tenant Servs., Inc, 384 F.Supp.2d 75 (D.D.C. 2005)

Won unpaid wages, fees under FLSA, MWPCL

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Education

1982

George Washington University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

MELA Annual Conference

Settlement Agreement Issues

Publications

2016

BNA Fair Labor Standards Act ABA Fair Labor Standards Act Contributing Editor

Languages

Spanish

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