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Wade, Friedman, Sutter, P.C. | Attorneys at Law Legal Advocates for Northern Virginia | 616 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Phone: 703-836-9030, Fax: 703-683-1543

Employment Law

Know Your Rights!

Northern Virginia Employment Law Attorneys

Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C. helps clients fight for a favorable resolution to employment law matters.

The attorneys of Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C. represent individuals, including federal workers, as well as businesses, in all employment law matters, from employee contract issues and compensation matters to discrimination and harassment lawsuits. Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C. represents clients throughout Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and Prince William County, and Northern Virginia.

Call 703-836-9030 to schedule an appointment with a skilled lawyer at Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C.

Protecting the Rights of Employees

Attorneys Gregory M. Wade and Matthew T. Sutter bring years of focused experience in employment law and EEOC litigation. Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C. advocates for clients under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other federal and state protections:

  • Discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity or religion
  • Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate
  • Sexual harassment
  • Wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation
  • Family Medical Leave Act violations
  • Unpaid overtime and other wage-and-hour claims
  • Overly restrictive non-compete agreements

Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C. practices extensively in federal sector employment law, representing federal employees in Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) complaints and other issues:

  • Adverse actions (discharge, demotion or grade reduction, suspension or furlough)
  • Failure to hire or promote
  • Medical exam/fitness for duty issues
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Rehabilitation Act claims
  • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act claims
  • Problems with federal pension or unemployment benefits

In addition, the firm handles employment issues such as:

  • Failure to pay commissions, salary, benefits
  • Non-compete agreements
  • Non-solicitation agreements
  • Slander and libel
  • Interference with trade or business

Our Philosophy

Employment disputes can be emotionally, financially and professionally draining. Wade, Friedman & Sutter takes a sensible and practical approach to employment law, emphasizing resolution and results. Our attorneys attempt to return the employee to dignified productive work with their current or future employer, to protect the employee's right to privacy, and to minimize the hard feelings created in the confrontation and assertion of rights.

Counsel and Representation for Employers

Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C. also serves Virginia businesses, providing proactive legal advice or the representation of clients in dispute resolution and litigation:

— Drafting and negotiating non-compete agreements and employee agreements
— Helping clients develop employee manuals and compliant policies
— Advising companies on how to terminate a problem employee or respond appropriately to employee complaints
— Defending clients in adverse action, discrimination and libel/slander lawsuits
— Handling restrictive covenant, trade secrets and interference litigation

Stand Up for Your Rights

Contact our Alexandria law office to discuss your rights and explore possible legal recourse.