Heller, Huron is one of the premier employment law firms in the Washington, D.C. area. We represent individuals who believe their civil rights have been violated, or who need help with employment issues. The firm's expertise includes discrimination claims such as those based on sex or sexual harassment, hostile work environment, race, age, national origin, family responsibility, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military service and disability, as well as matters involving family and medical leave and retaliation. We litigate EEO claims under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, FMLA, Section 1981, USERRA and the D.C. Human Rights Act, as well as Maryland and Virginia civil rights statutes.

Our firm also advises organizations, non-profits and small businesses on compliance with employment laws; provides training; develops policies and employee handbooks; conducts sexual harassment investigations; mediates disputes; represents unions; and consults on a wide variety of employment matters. We provide advice and guidance for individual clients and organizations on other employment-related issues, such as non-compete agreements, employment contracts, executive compensation plans, and severance packages.

Our attorneys speak regularly at professional conferences and serve in leadership roles for various professional organizations, such as the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, the D.C. Bar, the Council for Court Excellence, and the Washington Council of Lawyers. The firm has been honored by the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights with its Outstanding Achievement Award, and several of the firm's lawyers are recognized in America's Best Lawyers and Washingtonian magazine.

Our clients include a wide range of employees, such as government and private sector workers, hourly wage earners, corporate executives, salaried employees, and consultants, as well as unions and other organizations. We use our extensive experience and innovative advocacy to achieve fair and just results for our clients.