Avi L Kumin
Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP • Washington, DC
DiscriminationEmployment LawGeneral PracticeLabor & EmploymentPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(908) 264-6347
Address
1718 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20009-1148, US
Professional
About
Avi L. Kumin, a distinguished partner at Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP in Washington, D.C., has garnered recognition as a leading employment law attorney, consistently ranked among the top professionals in his field. From 2012 to 2019, he was honored by his peers in the “Best Lawyers in America” for his expertise in “Employment Law - Individuals” and “Litigation - Labor and Employment.” Additionally, both Washingtonian magazine and “Super Lawyers” have acknowledged him as one of the premier employment attorneys in the region. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Kumin its prestigious “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest accolade for peer review excellence. With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Kumin specializes in a wide array of employment law issues, including whistleblower protection, discrimination, sexual and religious harassment, disability rights, retaliation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) matters. He adeptly guides clients through complex employment challenges, from negotiating severance packages to litigating claims in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and administrative proceedings. Mr. Kumin’s commitment to the legal community is evident through his service as Co-Chair of the D.C. Bar Association's Labor & Employment Section and his current position on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association. He has delivered lectures on various employment law topics to esteemed organizations, including the American Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. Recently, he collaborated with the D.C. Attorney General’s Office to provide crucial training on employment laws to over 500 professionals in the District. Avi Kumin earned his law degree from Yale Law School and his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University. Following his graduation, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Tena Campbell in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, laying a strong foundation for his successful legal career.
About Discrimination Law
Discrimination attorneys represent individuals who have faced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics. They fight for equal rights in employment, housing, and public services. Common matters include employment discrimination, housing discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination.
Credentials
Education
2000 Yale Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Brandeis University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Super Lawyer: Employment Law, Super Lawyers, Washington, D.C. (peer review organization) 2017 Best Lawyers: Employment Law -- Individuals, Empl. Litigation, Best Lawyers (peer review organization) 2016 Best Lawyers: Employment Law -- Individuals, Empl. Litigation, Best Lawyers, Washington, D.C. (peer review organization) 2015 Best Lawyers: Employment Law -- Individuals, Empl. Litigation, Best Lawyers, Washington, D.C. (peer review organization) 2014 Best Lawyers: Employment Law -- Individuals, Empl. Litigation, Best Lawyers, Washington, D.C. (peer review organization)
Publications
2017 Society for Human Resources Management magazine (SHRM) "Protection from Retaliation: Not Always Guaranteed for HR" 2007 Legal Times Magazine Taking Aim at Section 1981? 2006 National Law Journal 'Meritor' at 20: Ills persist 2002 National Law Journal Family Leave Lives On 2002 American Law Institute/American Bar Association Family and Medical Leave Act Issues Post - 9/11, Including PTSD, Requests for Flexible Leave Schedules and Work From Home
Associations
2007 - Present Supreme Court Bar Association Member 2006 - Present American Bar Association Member 2002 - Present District of Columbia Bar Association Member 2001 - Present State Bar of California Member 2001 - Present National Employment Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2013 Pennsylvia Bar Institute The Rising Tide of Whistleblower Claims: Tips for Representing Employees and Employers 2013 District of Columbia Bar Dealing with Annoying and Abusive Discovery Tactics 2013 District of Columbia Bar Nuts and Bolts of Employment Discrimination Law With Recent Case Updates 2013 District of Columbia Bar Employment Leave: Practitioners' Perspectives 2012 D.C. Bar Association Dealing with Annoying and Abusive Discovery Tactics
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