Debra S Katz
Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP • Washington, CT
Employment & LaborEmployment LawPersonal Injury
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Email
Phone
(855) 610-5853
Address
Washington, CT, 20009, US
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About
**Debra S. Katz** *Founding Partner at Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP* *Location: Washington, CT* *Practice Areas: Employment Law, Personal Injury* Debra S. Katz is a distinguished attorney and a recognized leader in the field of employment law, civil rights, and whistleblower protection. With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Katz has dedicated her career to advocating for individuals who have faced discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation for standing up against unethical practices. Her commitment to social justice is deeply rooted; as her father humorously notes, she was "born arguing about fairness." As a founding partner of Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP, Ms. Katz focuses on a wide range of legal issues including employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, and Sarbanes-Oxley claims. Her expertise extends to corporate and environmental whistleblower claims, as well as contractual employment disputes. Ms. Katz possesses extensive litigation experience in both federal and local courts, where she has successfully represented clients in numerous high-profile cases. Her achievements have not gone unnoticed; she was honored as the "Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year" for Washington, D.C. by Best Lawyers in America in 2013. Furthermore, she has been recognized by Washingtonian magazine as one of the "toughest" employment lawyers in the area and has been featured as an expert in sexual harassment and employment law by prominent media outlets, including The New York Times and The Washington Post. Debra S. Katz is dedicated to providing her clients with tenacious and principled legal representation, ensuring that those who have been wronged receive the justice they deserve. Her unwavering passion for protecting individual rights makes her a trusted advocate for clients facing challenging legal battles in Washington, CT, and beyond.
About Employment & Labor Law
Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.
Credentials
Education
1984 University of Wisconsin JD - Juris Doctor 1980 Union College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 Top 100 Lawyers in Washington, DC, Super Lawyers 2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2013 Top 50 Women Lawyers in Washington, DC, Super Lawyers 2013 Lawyer of the Year - Civil Rights Law - Washington, DC, Best Lawyers 2013 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
Publications
2013 Law360 Summa v. Hofstra – A Cautionary Tale For Employer 2013 The National Law Journal An Important Win for Whistleblowers 2013 Law360 10th Circ. Gives Even More Whistleblower Protection 2013 Law360 SEC Must Stop The Latest Effort To Impede Whistleblowers 2012 The National Law Journal Welcome Guidelines on Criminal Background Checks
Associations
American Bar Association District of Columbia Bar National Employment Lawyers Association Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association The Women's Forum of Washington, D.C.
Speaking
2013 Advanced Employment Law and Litigation Whistleblowing Litigation 2013 Advanced Employment Law and Litigation Ethical Problems in Employment Litigation 2013 Advanced Employment Law and Litigation Title VII Update, Including Developments in the Area of Sexual, Religious and Racial Harassment 2012 NELA Annual Convention The Whistleblower Laws You Need to Know 2012 Continuing Legal Education Opening Statement & Closing Arguments
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Updated: May 25, 2026