Washington DC Employment Law Attorney

Advice and Advocacy for Employment Law Problems

At the Law Offices of John E. Carpenter, we help employees from entry level to senior management with solutions to difficult workplace problems. Whenever possible, we work with you and your employer to anticipate and avoid difficulties through employment contract negotiations early in the relationship or severance discussions on separation. When necessary, however, we're prepared to protect and advance your interests in court.

For the advice of an employment lawyer with 25 years of experience in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, contact our office opposite Farragut Square. Our practice focuses on protecting your rights in the workplace, both in the private sector and in government employment.

Call (202) 887-5445 to discuss your situation with a seasoned lawyer

Whether you have questions about the best ways to approach age discrimination or sexual harassment on the job, or your legal options for appeal of an adverse decision on a security clearance application, we can work with you and advise you about your options.

The sooner you contact us, the more options you're likely to have. If you're concerned about the prospect of termination for prohibited reasons such as race discrimination or employer retaliation, we can discuss the possibility of a negotiated severance. If you're concerned about the effect of such restrictions as noncompete or nondisclosure terms in a proposed employment contract, we can help you articulate your objectives and work toward achieving them in an agreement.

If litigation appears to be your most promising approach, John Carpenter has the experience and skill that can make the decisive difference in an adversarial setting. He has tried more than 50 cases to a jury, and he's familiar with the different procedures and tactics that are necessary for success in employment law arbitration, civil service hearings, Maryland administrative agency hearings, and cases before the Merit System Protection Board.

You don't need to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation at work. Nor is there any need to accept an employment agreement without knowing what you might be signing away. For dependable advice about employment contracts and workplace rights litigation, contact the Law Offices of John E. Carpenter in Washington.