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Adria S Zeldin

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 39 years

Discrimination Lawyer Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Arbitration
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Reason: Not Practicing

About Adria

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Discrimination 70%

10 years | 1,000 cases

70%
Employment and Labor 25%

10 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Arbitration 5%

10 years | 20 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Retired

No misconduct found

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Adria S Zeldin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by LINDA | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

SHE IS ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE!

I retained Ms. Zeldin after enduring an undermining, hostile and sexist environment in my senior position in the federal government for nearly a year, culminating in my being a recipient of numerous, fabricated Inspector General complaints. Unable to find resolution through conventional non-grievan...ce means, I filed an EEO Complaint and sought representation from Passman and Kaplan. During my initial consultation with Ms. Zeldin, it was clear to me that my interests would be her priority and that she would represent me aggressively. Adria patiently reviewed all the complex details of my case and offered sound advice on the merits, what the legal process entailed and what the likely costs and outcomes would be. Prior to signing a representation agreement, she ensured I fully understood the hourly rates to be charged, etc. Adria Zeldin is an expert in federal employment law. I found her to be completely straightforward and to my delight, never held anything back. She responded to my inquiries promptly and kept me informed of the legal strategy and recovery options available to me throughout the process. She routinely adjusted her schedule to account for our time differences when a need arose for a telecon. Furthermore, she made some cost savings recommendations regarding our legal strategy ---unheard of with most attorneys. It was a huge comfort to know that I had her in my corner, particularly during a low period when I was being ostracized and reprised against for having filed the grievance. She communicated with multiple agencies on my behalf and really went above and beyond to obtain resolution on my case. Thanks to Adria, I was able to receive justice for enduring the worse year in my 25+ year professional career. Given the ongoing demands of my job and the overwhelming environment of lies, manipulation and hostility, I truly would not have had the strength to fight “the good ol’ boys” if I did not have her on my side. I highly recommend Adria Zeldin to anyone seeking justice….she won’t let you down!

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Adria S Zeldin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Passman

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have supervised Adria for a number of years and have found her to be an excellent lawyer. Previously I knew her as an agency attorney and as an EEOC Supervisory Administrative Judge."

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Peter Gray

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Zeldin is a dedicated attorney with a passion for civil rights. She has worked extensively in the area of employment and labor law. and has developed an expertise in the specialized area of public sector labor, employment, and prohibited personnel practices. She devotes substantial time to each of her clients, ensuring that each receives the full benefit of her expertise and experience. She does not limit her efforts to time in the office, but often provides assistance and counsel after hours and weekends. Labor and employment issues often deal with an individual's ability to work and earn a living. Ms. Zeldin understands that and endevours to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Wherever she has work, her colleagues have sought her counsel and assistance, acknowledging and underscoring her understanding of federal sector employment law."

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Joseph Kaplan

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Hi highly endorse Adria. I have worked with Adria for more than 5 years. She is a thorough, competent, and empathetic advocate. Adria is not only well-versed in federal-sector employment matters, but a fierce representative for employees in the private sector as well. I would highly recommend Adria if you are looking for a dedicated advocate."

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Daniel Raposa

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Cook

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to this attorney and they all have been extremely satisfied with her professionalism and knowledge."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - 2017

Senior Counsel, Passman & Kaplan, PC

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Department of Defense Education Activity

2001 - 2005

Attorney, EEOC

1995 - 2001

Supervisory Administrative Judge, EEOC

1987 - 1995

Attorney, EEOC

1986 - 1987

Attorney, Us Department Of Labor

Education

1985

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Antoich College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Employment Lawyers Association Conference, Denver, 2013

Maximizing Compensatory Damages in Federal Sector Cases

2010

Omnigov Training Institute, EEO Wednesdays Webinar Series, 2010

Legal Updates for EEO Professionals

2010

DoDEA EEO Annual Conference

Workshop on Legal Sufficiency Reviews of ROIs and FADs

2009

Federal Dispute Resolution Conference

Attorney Client Privilege in the Federal Sector

2008

Federal Dispute Resolution Conference

Managing the Inherent Conflicts in the Federal EEO Process

2007

Federal Dispute Resolution Conference

Maintaining Impartiality in the Federal EEO Process

2007

Federal Dispute Resolution Conference

Attorney Client Privilege;

2007

DC Bar Employment Law Section

Litigating Disability Cases

N/A

DoDEA EEO Annual Conference

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest in the EEO Process

Publications

2000

Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment Observations on the Use of ADR in Federal Sector Employment Discrimination Cases

1995

Creighton Law Review Survey of Recent United States Supreme Court Decisions on Employment Discrimination Law

Languages

Spanish

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