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David Shaffer Law, PLLC

, District of Columbia, United States • 1 - 10 Employees
Law Practice

At David Shaffer Law, PLLC, we specialize in civil rights cases for women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We have extensive experience representing hundreds of women and minorities in nation-wide class actions against federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, ATF, and Secret Service. We also represent individuals with disabilities in seeking accommodations in the workplace and represent them in employment litigation.David Shaffer, a graduate of Stanford Law School in 1983, has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Court TV, and CBS, ABC, and NBC Evening News for his work on class action lawsuits and other federal cases. Shaffer was also lead counsel in defending the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in a class action under the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, and continue to represent the Authority in the monitoring phase of that case. Shaffer also represented the Authority in a pattern and practice suit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice challenging religious accommodation.Corporate clients frequently hire David Shaffer to develop affirmative action plans and to defend on-site compliance reviews by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).Kelley Simoneaux, co-counsel, is a highly acclaimed trial attorney who has been recognized for her advocacy and trial skills. Simoneaux specializes in civil rights and disability law and has also been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and WBOC for her legal action within and on behalf of the disability community.