Alan Lescht
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Florida (Inactive)
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St. John's University School of Law, Queens, NY - J.D.
George Washington University, Washington, DC - B.A.
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Described by clients as “exceptional” and “a true lawyer’s lawyer,” Alan Lescht has long been recognized as one of the best employment lawyers in Washington, DC. Newsweek, Washingtonian Magazine, Super Lawyers, and the Top Ten Leaders Program have featured Alan as one of DC’s premiere employment attorneys.
Alan (he/him) has represented clients in employment discrimination, civil rights, and commercial litigation for more than 30 years and has won dozens of notable trials. He is the founding partner of Alan Lescht and Associates, PC, where he oversees the firm’s employment litigation and counseling practices.
Alan provides legal counsel to federal workers and other employees in cases involving contract disputes; discrimination based on age, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual identity/orientation; hostile work environment; sexual harassment; wrongful termination; and other issues. He has helped hundreds of workers keep or regain their jobs, and recover monetary damages.
He has written extensively on employment law issues and has been quoted in The Washington Post, Federal Employees News Digest, Lawyers.com, National Public Radio, CBS, and ABC. Alan is a member of the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.
Prior to founding his firm, Alan practiced in New York with Dreyer & Traub and later with Reid & Priest, in New York and Washington, DC.
Published Works & Media Appearances
Wharton Business Radio’s “In the Workplace,” (November 29, 2018).
“GSA appeals latest wrongful termination ruling,” Federal News Network (March 11, 2014).
Although when you first meet Alan he appears to have a very calm demeanor, I was extremely impressed by his performance during a mediation session where he commanded the room by not backing down or settling for less than my desired outcome. I was truly in awe of his talent, natural skills and unwavering position. My case is in the final stage of settlement and my family and I are very grateful to Alan Lescht and Associates as they carried and guided me through the most difficult challenge of my career, which not only affected me but my family. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case and I strongly recommend Alan Lescht and Associates to anyone who are experiencing employment difficulties that are looking for a strong, dependable and trustworthy attorney. Lastly…it is truly evident why Alan Lescht has earned the prestigious title of “Super Attorney.” He really is an amazing attorney!!
It’s clear that Alan puts his cases above any amount of money, meets his clients where they are and sees them as human beings, and always approaches matters professionally, fairly, and with the strong morals that guide his work. I cannot recommend his services enough.
Alan handled my severance case with speed and professionalism, ultimately winning over twice the amount I was originally offered. He was fair and reasonable throughout the whole process and couldn’t have been easier to work with. I felt represented in the best possible way during the negotiations and I was able to focus on my next job search without worrying about whether or not I was going to get a fair severance. I cannot recommend Alan and his team more highly.