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  • Arlington, VA
  • Licensed for 10 years
Joshua Harry Erlich
Joshua Harry Erlich
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About Joshua

I represent people who have been treated unfairly. We'll see if the law can help you.

In 2012, I founded a law firm to help people who were being treated unfairly. Since then, we have grown and worked with individuals and businesses on disputes ranging from employment discrimination to police misconduct to disputes between neighbors.

In general, our firm, The Erlich Law Office, pursues discrimination, wage, civil rights, constitutional, and general litigation.  We handle matters from intake to conclusion, whether that is settlement, judgment, or another result.

We pride ourselves on full service, happy clients, and hard work. I hope we can help you.

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Practice areas

OtherWrongful terminationLitigationDiscriminationEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 30%

    Our employment law practice is full service, ranging from discrimination to wage cases and wrongful terminations. We also negotiate severance packages, compensation packages, and employee grievances.

    9 years

  2. Discrimination: 30%

    A very large percentage of our employment practice is focused on discrimination cases, including race, gender, national origin, age, and disability discrimination. We handle these cases from the initial human resources complaint stages through federal litigation.

    7 years

  3. Litigation: 15%

    Our general litigation practices including bringing, defending, and appealing a wide variety of civil matters. We handle general contractual litigation, appeals to federal circuit courts, consumer cases, and other matters.

    9 years

  4. Wrongful termination: 15%

    Our firm handles all types of wrongful termination matters, including state law claims, whistleblower retaliation claims, breaches of employment contracts, and other wrongful terminations.

    9 years

  1. Employee benefits: 5%

    We handle Employee Benefit appeals, as well as complex benefits litigation, including class actions and plan level litigation.

    10 years

  2. Civil rights: 5%

    Our firm handles civil rights matters outside of the employment environment. Whether the incident took place at the hands of a police officer or inside of a prison, or whether a Constitutional violation took place elsewhere, our firm can help you in those situations.

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

The Erlich Law Office. PLLC

2111 Wilson Blvd Ste 700
Arlington, VA, 22201-3052

Website
http://www.erlichlawoffice.com/ 

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCGood Standing201202/09/2021
VAAuthorized to Practice Law201106/26/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers156
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
Legal EliteVirginia Business Magazine2018
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2016
Top Contributor - EmploymentAvvo2015
Finalist - Law Student Tax Challenge, LLM DivisionAmerican Bar Association2010
Classics Honor SocietyEta Sigma Phi2004
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PrincipalThe Erlich Law Office, PLLC2012 - Present
AssociateMcTigue & Veis, LLP2010 - 2012
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Police Accountability ProjectMember2015 - Present
Open Arms HousingBoard of Directors2015 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationN/A2012 - Present
Arlington County Bar AssociationN/A2012 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association, Employment Law SectionN/A2012 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association, Law Practice Management SectionN/A2012 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationN/A2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2012 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Litigation SectionN/AN/A
Fairfax Bar Association, Law Practice Management SectionCo-chair2012 - 2013
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionN/A2012 - 2014
American Bar association, Taxation Section, Employee Benefits CommitteeYoung Lawyer Liason2011 - 2013
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Web-publishedVirginia Employment Law Blog2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Georgetown University Law CenterCertificate of Employee Benefits Law2010
Georgetown University Law CenterLLM2010
Georgetown University Law CenterJD2009
Louisiana State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
Louisiana State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Creating and Maintaining A Law Firm's Online Brand - A Conversation About Online MarketingOnline Branding and Social Media2015
Hiring & Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment LawThe Termination Process2014
Employee Benefits Law Panel DiscussionCareer Options for LL.M. Students2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Bava v. Combined Insurance Company of AmericaOngoing
Lee v. NVW, Inc.Ongoing
Goodson v. Hogan and Sons, Inc. et alResolved
Glump v. Tuli, et al.Settlement
Janelle Hill v. Sanofi-AventisAffirmed on appeal.
Stanton v. Craymer, et al.Judgment for Plaintiff
Davis v. Regency Furniture of Brandywine, Inc. et alSettled
Tompkins v. Fairfax County School BoardOngoing
Manigault-Speaks v. North American Management, Inc.
Young v. Omega PerformanceOngoing
Delgadillo, et al. v. JER Construction, et al.Settled with Plaintiffs. Judgment against Cross-Defendants.
Pryor v. United AirlinesOn appeal
USA v. SerdahOngoing
Chavez v. Technologists, Inc.Ongoing

Reviews

(9)
5 Star
67%
4 Star
11%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
22%
1 Star
0%
Review Joshua Erlich

Knowledgeable and Professional

Posted by

Josh is an excellent attorney, and I am glad that I chose to seek assistance from his firm. Both Josh and his Associate Ben helped make an overwhelming situation feel managable. They were available and easy to talk to, and handled sensitive issues with the utmost tact and professionalism. They are extremely knowledgeable in the field of labor and employment law, and demonstrated a genuine respect for the personal, human concerns underlying my legal issue. Both of these gentleman far exceeded my expectations in working with an attorney. I would highly recommend Mr. Erlich's firm to anyone needing legal assistance in this area.

An Excellent Attorney

Posted by

I highly recommend Josh. He did an excellent job for me and really demonstrated highly skilled expertise and superior knowledge in this area of law. I was distraught at my situation and did not know what to do. When I spoke with Josh, I knew I had found a good lawyer; and he proved this many times over as we went through the legal process. I absolutely give Josh the highest rating possible recommend him without reservation. He is a man of integrity and demonstrates this in his dealings and practice. I am so glad to have met him and been represented by him.

Labor Law

Posted by

Josh was very helpful, getting me a consult set up within the time frame I needed. He reviewed the entire retirement package I asked him to help me with. He explained the legal issues with each part of the package I'd highlighted to ask questions about. Josh even pointed out one section which I'd overlooked and he explained in layman's terms what it meant and why it was important. After my consult with Josh, and based on his recommendation I was much more comfortable signing the agreement. I'm glad I went to see him for assistance.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney

I was incredibly lucky to find Mr. Erlich!

Posted by

I was in a horrible place when my previous attorney left his practice, and my case after nine years of litigation. No other attorney would help me and I searched for months for someone who would pick up where he left off, finally being lucky enough to find Josh. Not only did he find a solution to my case within a month, which my previous attorney couldn't do in nine years, but he even stuck around after finding that my previous attorney had put a lean against the settlement that none of us had known about. Not only is Mr. Erlich wonderful at what he does, but he is a genuinely good person. I would recommend him and his firm to anyone in need of an attorney. I was assaulted by a police officer, so not only was my case an incredibly hard case to fight, it is an extremely hard case to win, and if it wasn't for Mr. Erlich I would probably never be able to get the help I need in fixing the physical and emotional damage it caused, but I am, all thanks to the Erlich Law Office. Thanks again Josh, you really are an amazing attorney and a wonderful person!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Professional & Compassionate

Posted by

As a first-timer at seeking legal consultation, I was very anxious and nervous about how I would be treated, especially since I wasn't sure whether I even had a case. I had tried going to the state for info and advice, I had tried researching on the Internet, I had exhausted all options and I had exhausted myself in the process. So I called the Erlich Law Office. I was touched by how immediately responsive they were to my issue, helping me right away over the phone. Throughout my dealings with them, I found both Mr. Erlich and Mr. Owen to be empathetic and patient. They never made me feel like I was wasting their time and they treated my issue like it actually mattered. They are professional and compassionate. You couldn't ask for a better combination!

Beyond my expectations

Posted by

I came across this firm purely because of it's close location by my house and I ended up being SO HAPPY that I simply lucked into finding such a good lawyer, so I figured I should write reviews! Joshua was really professional and empathetic right from our first meeting. It wasn't a great situation to be in, but it was so reassuring having somebody to explain my options and all the really confusing aspects of employment law relating to my issue, and also help me understand what to expect next in the process. He checked in with me frequently, his fee was reasonable, and I felt like he worked really hard for my cause. I don't have any other experience with lawyers, but I know who I would contact first if I ever had another issue. Joshua and his partner James were a huge help to me.

Success

Posted by

Josh did a great job helping my wife and I through a dispute. He and his team were timely and thoughtful. They anticipated the next steps in discussions and got us a successful result.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

I would not recommend going for a consult

Posted by

I would highly recommend against going here for a consult and recommend saving your money. I went in with specific goals and hoping to leave feeling more confident and with a set plan to move forward, and left feeling very confused and uncertain how to proceed. I met with Josh and a colleague and for 350 dollars, got less questions firmly answered and also did not feel like my time there was very valued. For instance, in the middle of the meeting a call went through that interrupted the session, and his colleague's phone rang twice. Furthermore, I felt very rushed to end early when he made a statement like "we still have some time but I think that's it" and we started a few minutes late/ended a few minutes early. I think it's important to value client's time and as a whole-I would avoid this law office if you want to feel: valued, heard, and confident about your case. 350 dollars may not be a lot for Josh, but it's a lot of money to most people.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney

Dissappointed

Posted by

I trusted he was looking out for my best interest and while on retainer he arrived to meeings too timid. He arrived at one important meeting without any documents. I believe he was over his head in the case and should have told me. It turned out I am still being tormented, out the money and there were times he was too trustworthy of a court attorney who is now in the public eye for corruption. He believed what they were saying and I guess now he knows they were lying. He should have spoken for me, instead he would tell me the lawyer on the other side was trustworthy. Turns out not only the opposing attorney;,

Attorney endorsements

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Edgar Ndjatou, Discrimination Attorney on Jun 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Me and Joshua are colleagues and work together on a non-profit board. Joshua is a highly competent attorney.

Ryan Chapline, Employment and labor Attorney on May 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Josh and his team are top notch employment attorneys. I recommend them very highly for anyone with employment law matters.

Ray Ibarra, Employment and labor Attorney on May 14, 2015
Relationship: Friend

Josh was a law school classmate. He is thoughtful and thorough. His firm's advice on Employment Law, Labor, and Discrimination cases is top notch and I've sought him out for advice in the past.

Davia Craumer

Not only is Josh an incredible mentor, but he is unparalleled in his ability to listen to clients' concerns and break down their cases so they'll understand the legal issues at play . He is a tireless advocate who pushes to get the best possible results for his clients on every case and it is a pleasure to be part of his firm.

Jonathan Pollard, Employee benefits Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Josh for employment law matters, but especially for employee benefits and ERISA matters.

Benjamin Owen, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

When I started working for Josh, I was struck by three things. First, Josh is an extraordinarily dedicated attorney who devotes long hours to protecting his clients' rights. Second, Josh is a talented and creative litigator who will think outside the box to get results. Finally, Josh is a master of breaking down legal concepts and making them easy for his clients to understand. In all, Josh is an outstanding supervisor and a terrific attorney whose work I endorse fully.

Jacob Small, Employee benefits Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Our firm hold's M. Erlich's knowledge of employee benefit matters in high regards, and we often seek his advice when faced with questions of law that fall in his bailiwick!

J Spiggle

I have worked with Josh on several matters and have been impressed with the depth of his legal knowledge and creativity. The plaintiffs' bar is lucky to have him.

Bryan Veis, Employee benefits Attorney on Mar 21, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Joshua Erlich is a superb employment and employee benefits lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with him at my former law firm before he went into practice for himself.

Jeremy Monteiro, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$315-$415/hour
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      35%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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