Law Firm in Washington, DC

Employment Lawyers, Bankruptcy Lawyers & Commercial Lawyers

Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth, PLLC is a litigation law firm dedicated to representing employees confronting workplace discrimination and unfair treatment, as well as individuals and businesses with commercial and bankruptcy concerns. Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth is deeply devoted to advancing employee rights. For three decades the firm has aggressively fought discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment in the workplace. The firm also advocates for employees in severance negotiations, seeks to protect disability and leave rights, and counsels employees facing workplace difficulties. Among its many successes, the firm won the largest employment discrimination award in the history of the Civil Rights Act, distributing over $600 million to 1,100 women in a class action sex discrimination case.

Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth also maintains a robust commercial law practice, with a focus on representing creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings and litigation. Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth is a leader in the field of bankruptcy law, concentrating on all aspects of bankruptcy administration and litigation. The firm represents creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings filed under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth also represents debtors and creditors in a variety of other settings, including negotiations, foreclosures, and financial workouts.

The partners at Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth, PLLC have presided over or directed organizations dedicated to advancing workplace rights and the fair administration of justice, including the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., and the Washington Bar Association.

U.S. News & World Reports has rated Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth, PLLC as a Tier 1 Civil Rights and Employment law firm, and members of the firm have been selected for inclusion by Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 for their work representing employees The lawyers at Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth have achieved a reputation as tenacious advocates for their clients.

Representing Employees: Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & More

Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth is dedicated to the protection and advancement of the civil rights of employees and to workplace fairness. We represent individuals who have experienced workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. We also regularly counsel employees regarding severance agreements, contracts, and worked to recover employees' unpaid wages and commissions.

At Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth, we are fierce advocates for the rights of employees. Our dedication to civil rights drives our motivation to reach the best possible results for our clients. For 30 years, our DC employment lawyers have represented employees with a variety of legal disputes with their employers.

We also have the privilege of representing the Hartman Class Action case, a class action sex discrimination case against the Voice of America and U.S. Information Agency in which the firm won the largest employment discrimination award in the history of the Civil Rights Act. Upon awarding Trial Lawyer of the Year honors to Bruce Fredrickson, Linda Correia, Jonathan Puth, and former associate Jeff Fallon, the president of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation remarked:

"These attorneys exemplify how trial lawyers use their skills and determination to create a more just society."

Litigation Lawyers in DC

As trial advocates, Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth has a proven track record representing employees in lawsuits against employers. Our practice is devoted to the rights of employees with the following types of claims:

Bankruptcy Litigation & Commercial Law

Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth is a leader in the field of bankruptcy law, concentrating on all aspects of bankruptcy administration and litigation. The firm represents creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings filed under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Our expertise is grounded in our experience in bankruptcy administration. In addition to practicing bankruptcy law for over 30 years, Mr. Webster has served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the District of Columbia for the past 18 years. Moreover, he has been appointed by U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Maryland as well as the District of Columbia to serve as bankruptcy trustee in cases filed under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Based upon this extensive background in bankruptcy law and administration, Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth represents individuals and businesses filing bankruptcy under:

• Chapter 7;
• Chapter 13; and
• Chapter 11.

Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth also represents creditors in a variety of bankruptcy matters, including:

• Involuntary bankruptcy cases;
• Motions for relief from the automatic stay in bankruptcy;
• Complaints Objecting to Discharge in bankruptcy;
• Filing and contesting claims in bankruptcy; and
• Creditors' Committees in bankruptcy cases.

In addition to representing individuals and business organizations, Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth provides advice and representation to governmental entities on issues involving corporate and business organization and formation, real estate, and a variety of commercial transactions. The firm's government clients have included the Housing Authority of Prince Georges County, the District of Columbia Public Employee Relations Board, and the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia.

Webster Fredrickson Correia & Puth represents clients in real estate transactions, including negotiations for the purchase and sale of multi-family residential properties and commercial buildings. Webster, Fredrickson Correia & Puth also represents landlords as well as tenants in connection with leasing disputes and landlord/tenant litigation. The firm counsel's clients in real estate matters, including:

• Foreclosures sales;
• Real Estate Tax Appeals; and
• Negotiating and drafting residential and commercial leases.

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