Practice Areas

Employment Law

Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Attorney Michael L. Spekter, Esq., has over 20 years experience in interpreting and construing state and Federal statutes and case law in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Federal Employer's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and special laws governing municipal employment in DC and Maryland.

Mr. Spekter’s practice involves both employees of private sector employers, as well as federal employees employed nationwide.

Federal Employment Law – Michael L. Spekter practices before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) with discrimination and sexual harassment cases all the way though jury trials on federal employment matters.

Federal Disability Retirement – In legal matters involving early retirement, lawyer Michael L. Spekter presents cases against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to obtain retirement benefits for federal employees that are ill or injured and who want to retire prior to normal retirement age.

Federal Civil Service Law – Mr. Spekter assists federal employees with grievances, termination, and suspension issues. He appears before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), advocates on behalf of employees, and litigates before full-fledged evidentiary administrative hearings. For Senior Executive Service (SES) employees of the federal government, attorney Michael L. Spekter is experienced in representing higher-level executive federal employees with issues involving demotions, reassignments, performance appraisals, and adverse actions.

Foreign Service Grievance Board – In cases involving State Department employees working overseas, Mr. Spekter is experienced in pursuing employment rights, assisting with grievances and adverse actions, and appearing before the Foreign Service Grievance Board (FSGB).

If you have legal concerns regarding your employment or benefit status, e-mail the law firm of Michael L. Spekter, Esq., today.

Michael L. Spekter
1090 Vermont Ave NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005-4905
Ph: (202) 223-8112
Fax: (240) 235-4441