Stephen Pershing

I'm a civil rights plaintiffs' lawyer by lifelong passion and three decades of experience. Now in sole practice representing individuals and organizations after litigating for the ACLU, the U.S. Justice Department's civil rights division, and an elite public interest firm. Soft spot for interesting cases of every kind. Sliding fee scale based on ability to pay.

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Elder Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  Typically my contingent fee agreements are hybrid with some payment during the representation, plus expenses if any.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Sliding fee scale based on your ability to pay. Open to alternative fee arrangements.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 2006

Maryland

Since 2014

Virginia

Since 1990

University of Virginia School of Law

J.D. (1987)

Harvard University

B.A. (1979)

Virginia State Bar  # 31012

Member

Current

American Bar Association  # 00589484

Member

Current

District of Columbia Bar  # 482580

Member

2006 - Current