Daniel S Kozma

About

Daniel S. Kozma is a distinguished employment law attorney based in Washington, D.C., with a robust practice dedicated to advocating for the rights of employees and injured individuals. A graduate of Cornell Law School, he brings over thirty years of extensive legal experience to his clients, representing workers and unions in both federal and local trial and appellate courts across the nation. Throughout his career, Daniel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the interests of his clients, amassing a wealth of expertise in various facets of employment law. His areas of specialization include wrongful discharge, discrimination based on sex and race, labor law, employee benefits, whistleblower cases, and the intricacies of individual employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and severance benefits. His extensive jury trial experience has taken him from San Diego to Seattle, Tennessee to Maryland, and throughout Virginia, including Richmond and Alexandria. Notable among his many significant cases is the landmark victory in 1999, where Daniel successfully secured a jury award of over $1.5 million for a young airline pilot in a high-profile sex discrimination case against United Airlines. His dedication extends beyond employment law; he has developed a profound expertise in toxic tort and complex personal injury cases, particularly those involving childhood lead poisoning. This commitment is further evidenced by his role in achieving the largest verdict for a lead-poisoned child in the District of Columbia, which totaled $1.6 million. With a solid foundation in labor law, having served as a trial attorney for a major labor union and later as a partner in a prominent labor law firm, Daniel is adept at navigating the complexities of employment-related issues. His diverse background also includes a notable stint at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, one of the region's top personal injury firms. Residing in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife Lynne and their two adopted children, Daniel's personal experiences as a parent of a child with cerebral palsy fuel his passion for advocating on behalf of injured and disabled individuals. At the Law Offices of Daniel S. Kozma, clients find a dedicated advocate who combines legal acumen with personal empathy, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost care and attention.