Andrew M. Adelman
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Washington, Washington DC
Correia & Puth, PLLC
Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation, Civil Rights; view more
Licensed in Washington DC since: 2014
Education: Georgetown University Law Center
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019, 2023 - 2025 Call today:
771-251-5469
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A stalwart advocate for his clients, Andrew M. Adelman stands as a distinguished partner at Correia & Puth, PLLC, in Washington, D.C. With an unwavering dedication to justice, he has carved a judicious practice in the realms of employment and labor Law, focusing on areas such as wage and hour laws, whistleblower protection, sexual harassment, employment litigation and civil rights.
Mr. Adelman embarked on his academic journey at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with high honors in development studies and public health. His academic excellence was marked by his induction into Phi Beta Kappa, participation in the University Wind Ensemble, and leadership roles in Alpha Tau Omega and the Associated Students of the University of California.
The pursuit of legal excellence led Mr. Adelman to Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2014. During his tenure at Georgetown, he was an active member of the Global Law Scholars program and contributed to the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. His involvement in the Student Bar Association and the Georgetown International Arbitration Society further honed his legal acumen.
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his formidable work in civil rights law and employment litigation, Mr. Adelman's reputation is built on his profound legal and practical prowess, and commitment to his clients. His legal prowess is acknowledged across multiple jurisdictions, as he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, and he is also licensed to practice law in California.
Mr. Adelman's career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to advocacy and justice. His impressive credentials and dedication to his clients make him a formidable force in the legal community, and a trusted ally for those seeking representation in complex employment and civil rights matters.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil RightsFocus areas
Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 50% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 30% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20% Civil Rights
First Admitted: 2014, California
Professional Webpage: https://correiaputh.com/team/andrew-adelman/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of California, 2014
- Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, 2014-present
- National Employment Lawyers Association, 2014-present
- FreeState Justice – Board Member, 2022 – present
- D.C. Bar Judicial Evaluation Committee, November 2022 – present
- D.C. Bar Labor & Employment Law Community, Steering Committee, September 2022 – present
- D.C. Bar Litigation Community, Steering Committee, September 2021 – present
- Maryland, 2025
- U.S. Circuit Court for the Sixth Circuit, 2022
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 2016
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 2016
- District of Columbia Bar, 2015
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $930,000 jury verdict for transgender client on claims of hostile work environment and retaliation against her former employer, Portillo v. International Golden Foods, LLC (D.C. Super. Ct.)
- Overcame motion to dismiss in Title IX retaliation case involving religious exception to statutory protections against discrimination and retaliation in education, eventually resulting in resolution of the matter. See Goodman v. Archbishop Curley High School, Inc., 149 F. Supp. 3d 557 (D. Md. 2016)
- Defeated summary judgment on behalf of a veterinarian with a disability, whose employer refused to accommodate her in the workplace. See Kreuze v. VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. (D. Md.)
- Resolved claims on behalf of transgender client who faced hostility and ridicule because of her gender identity in a healthcare setting
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Employment & Labor Litigation and Civil Rights, 2019, 2023-2024
- Best Lawyers in America, Civil Rights Law, Employment Law – Individuals & Litigation – Labor & Employment, 2021 to present
Educational Background
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A., graduated with High Honors, 2010
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Moderator & Organizer, “A Conversation with” Series, Moderated Q&A, D.C. Bar & Federal Bar Association, D.C. Chapter (various in 2022 – present), featuring Judge Jia M. Cobb, Judge J. Michelle Childs, Judge Loren L. AliKhan, Judge John P. Howard, Judge Vijay Shanker, Judge Florence Y. Pan, Judge Ana C. Reyes, Chief Judge James E. Boasberg, and Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan
- Panelist, Changing Currents in Employment Law 2018: Whistleblowing after Digital Realty Trust, Inc., D.C. Bar (2018)
- Moderator, Opportunities in Litigating Gender Identity Employment Discrimination Claims, Panel Presentation, Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference (2019)
- Moderator, Roundtable Discussion on Summary Judgment Practice, Zoom, D.C. Bar (2022)
- Panelist, Getting to Yes: The Nuts, Bolts, & Complexities of a Successful Mediation, Zoom, D.C. Bar (2022)
- Panelist, Picking your Fights: How to Avoid Discovery Disputes that Do More Harm than Good, Zoom, MWELA & Federal Bar Association, Northern Virginia Chapter (Dec. 1, 2022)
Office location for Andrew M. Adelman
1400 16th Street NW
Suite 450
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 771-251-5469
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2019, 2023 - 2025
