Our Firm
Proven Results at a Glance
- Top-16 DC Employment Firm
- 28+ Years of Litigation
- Featured in National Media
- Severance Reviews $450 Flat-Rate
About Morris E. Fischer, LLC
Morris E. Fischer, LLC is a full-service employment law firm dedicated to representing federal employees, private-sector workers, and businesses in key areas such as wrongful termination, whistleblower protections, MSPB & EEO cases, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and severance package negotiations.
From 2017–2023, Expertise ranked us among the top 16 employment lawyers in the Washington, DC metro area. With offices in New York City and Silver Spring, MD, and 28 years at the bar, we’ve prevailed in eight different appeals courts and secured jury-trial victories for both employees and employers.
We actively engage in the legal community—testifying before the Maryland House of Delegates on the Civil Rights Tax Relief Act (CRTRA), influencing state tax legislation, and presenting before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. We’ve also served as expert witnesses in federal employment-law malpractice suits.
Having traveled to 47 states on business and pleasure, we connect with diverse clients nationwide, deeply understanding their challenges and crafting creative, cost-effective solutions that always prioritize your best interests.
Our Consultation Process
We review every inquiry from across the U.S. to provide tailored, meaningful guidance. We focus exclusively on employment law—avoiding unrelated areas like family or criminal law, and excluding scenarios such as bankrupt-company claims.
Upon inquiry, we send a detailed questionnaire. Based on your responses, we may schedule a comprehensive consultation. For severance packages, separation agreements, or employment contracts, we offer an in-depth, hour-long review at a flat introductory rate of $450.
Our team is hand-picked for expertise and client dedication—qualities reflected in our client testimonials and repeat referrals.
Our Values
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every case, acting with honesty, fairness, and respect.
Client-Centered
Your needs come first. We tailor our strategies to align with your goals, ensuring you feel heard and supported.
Excellence
We pursue outstanding results through meticulous preparation, skilled advocacy, and unwavering dedication.
Collaboration
We partner closely with you, fostering open communication and teamwork at every step of your case.
Meet Our Team
At Morris E. Fischer, LLC, our attorneys and staff bring decades of combined experience in federal and private-sector employment law. We're dedicated to providing personalized, highly effective advocacy tailored to each client's needs.
Client Success Stories
Read what our clients say about their experience with Morris E. Fischer, LLC
Our Case Results
The following representative cases highlight the breadth and depth of our firm’s successes across federal appeals, MSPB and EEOC proceedings, and federal and state court litigation. While every matter is unique, these examples illustrate our strategic advocacy, rigorous preparation, and steadfast commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Results & Case Highlights
Glenn H. White v. Department of Homeland Security, MSPB No. SF-1221-22-0139-R-1 (2024)
Successful appeal of an MSPB dismissal for alleged OSC exhaustion failure. After a full-board appeal stalled, we took the case to the Ninth Circuit, prompting the MSPB to admit the Administrative Judge’s error and remand the case.
Nicole Nualart v. Department of Homeland Security, MSPB No. DC-0752-23-0084-I-2 (2024)
Prevailed on MSPB decision mitigating a termination to a 21-day suspension and reversing a lack-of-candor charge, saving our client’s career.
Leland L. Cogdell, Jr. v. Emily Murphy, D.D.C. No. 19-2462 (RC) (2024)
After prior EEOC and hearing losses, we replaced counsel, defended two summary-judgment motions, presented four expert witnesses, and secured a favorable settlement for a GSA employee denied his job-coach accommodation.
Victor McKoy v. DC Dept. of Employment Services, OEA 1601-0053-22 (2023)
Won summary judgment in a wrongful-termination and accommodation denial case, restoring our client’s position and rights.
Losito v. Mayorkas, OFO Appeal No. 2022000740 / EEOC No. 570-2021-00363 (2022)
Prevailed on a complex EEOC Office of Federal Operations appeal concerning the effective date of a temporary-promotion termination.
Appellant v. Department of Homeland Security, MSPB (2022)
Obtained an MSPB decision reducing termination to a 30-day suspension by applying the Douglas factors.
D.B. v. Major N.Y. Investment Bank (2020)
Negotiated a confidential severance package—including cash payment and immediate vesting of stock options—within six weeks for a senior fintech executive abruptly terminated.
H.K. v. Major U.S. Bank (2020)
Following whistleblower disclosures of an $850 million accounting error, we invoked Sarbanes-Oxley protections and secured a substantial confidential settlement after our client’s wrongful termination.
Quentin Borges-Silva v. EPA, EEOC No. 570-2020-00896X
Won a full hearing victory under Title VII for gender discrimination and retaliation, overturning a PIP (ODAP) imposed without cause.
Michelle Williams v. Morgan State Univ., 4th Cir. No. 19-2477 (2021)
Obtained a Fourth Circuit remand on sovereign-immunity grounds in a whistleblower/retaliation suit under 41 U.S.C. § 4712 and ARRA § 1553, vindicating our broadcast-operations director client.
Carter v. Dhillon, D. Hawaii 1:19-CV-00080-ACK-KJM (2021)
Secured a confidential settlement for a DEA GS-13 analyst facing gender and disability discrimination after a year of federal litigation.
Quintero v. Barr, DOJ/BOP, EEOC 480-2020-00405X
Negotiated a confidential settlement for a federal correctional counselor candidate passed over due to gender bias in violation of Title VII.
Coniglio v. New York Community Bancorp, E.D.N.Y. 2:18-cv-06921-JFB-GRB
Achieved a confidential resolution for age discrimination and retaliation claims on behalf of a community-lending department manager.
Smith v. Ergo Solutions, LLC, D.D.C. 14-00382-JDB (2019)
Defended the company in a four-day jury trial on sexual harassment and gender discrimination charges—resulting in a defense verdict after 90 minutes of deliberation.
Demaris Belanger v. FEMA, EEOC No. 570-2018-00401X
Won a default-judgment sanction against FEMA for failure to timely investigate, securing a confidential settlement for our Program Analyst client.
Charles Kyle Limbo, Sr. v. Dept. of the Navy, MSPB PH-315H-20-0268-I-1
Leveraged co-worker testimony of racial bias to obtain a confidential settlement after threatened removal of our Administrative/Technical Specialist client.
Jason Mount v. Department of Homeland Security, 1st Cir. No. 18-1762 (2019)
Set new First Circuit precedent holding MSPB judges must accept sufficient factual allegations under the All Circuits Review Extension Act.
Base One Tech v. Thai Dula, D. Md. 8:18-cv-264-PX
Successfully defended against a TRO and non-compete breach suit, then negotiated a comprehensive settlement for our client.
Marilyn Garcia v. DHS (ICE), EEOC No. 510-2017-00407X
Obtained a default judgment against ICE for failing to timely complete its ROI, vindicating our client’s discrimination claims.
Crowley v. Perdue, D.D.C. 16-cv-00498 (2017)
Defeated two summary-judgment motions and preserved accommodation rights for a USDA IT specialist, leading to a favorable confidential settlement.
Frances Smith v. Riderwood Village, Inc., Md. Ct. Spec. App. No. 2059 (2018)
Reversed dismissal of a statutory-filing deficiency and restored an African-American employee’s right to proceed with her discrimination claim.
Hatter v. WMATA, D.D.C. 1:14-cv-01470-TSC (2015)
Defeated WMATA’s summary-judgment motion and secured a confidential settlement for a bus-driver applicant denied due to sleep apnea.
Robinson v. Ergo Solutions, LLC, D.D.C. 14-00379-JDB (2015)
Won a defense verdict after a three-day jury trial, proving legitimate non-retaliatory reasons for telework removal.
James Crawford v. Elaine C. Duke, D.C. Cir. No. 16-5063 (2017)
Reversed district-court dismissal of Title VII retaliation and discrimination claims for a Special Security Officer—secured appeal victory.
P. S. v. Department of Defense (Security Clearance Matter)
Recovered a federal employee’s security clearance by negotiating a favorable disposition after wrongful suspension for past drug use allegations.
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