Marlon C. Griffith
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Washington, Washington DC
The Griffith Law Group PLLC
Practice areas: Business Litigation, Criminal Defense, General Litigation; view more
Licensed in Washington DC since: 2000
Education: The George Washington University Law School
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The Griffith Law Group PLLC
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The founder and principal litigator of The Griffith Law Group PLLC, located in Washington, Washington, D.C., Marlon C. Griffith offers strategic legal counsel across various complex matters. His practice focuses on business litigation and disputes, as well as fractional general counsel services, administrative proceedings, federal government contracts and criminal defense. He represents both corporate and individual clients, offering practical and results-driven solutions tailored to their legal needs.
With nearly three decades of experience in the legal profession, Mr. Griffith has developed a reputation for navigating intricate disputes and regulatory challenges. His work often involves advising businesses on risk management, compliance and litigation strategy while also advocating for clients in high-stakes proceedings. His multifaceted practice allows him to approach each matter with a comprehensive perspective, balancing legal precision with real-world considerations.
Mr. Griffith is admitted to practice law in New York, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is also authorized to appear before several federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Griffith previously served as co-chair of The District of Columbia Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Steering Committee. He maintains membership in the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section and The District of Columbia Bar Litigation Section. Additionally, he has contributed to legal education as a faculty member of the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop since 2004.
Mr. Griffith graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science from Denison University in 1991. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in 1994. In recognition of his many contributions to the legal profession, he has received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s top honor.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Criminal Defense, General Litigation, Government ContractsFocus areas
Litigation
- 40% Business Litigation
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 20% General Litigation
- 10% Government Contracts
First Admitted: 1995, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.glgdc.com/marlon-griffith
Bar / Professional Activity
- District of Columbia
- Member, District of Columbia Bar Litigation Section
- Member, American Bar Association Litigation Section
- Co-Chair District of Columbia Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Steering Committee, (2005 – 2007)
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- New York
- Maryland
Educational Background
- Denison University, B.A. (Economics & Political Science)
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- "Protecting Your Business from the Departing Employee," Washington SmartCEO Magazine December 2012
- "Let's Open Up Criminal Discovery," National Law Journal f/k/a Legal Times, March 2004
Honors
- Faculty member, Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop, (2004-present)
- Washington SmartCEO Magazine Region's Legal Elite 2011
- Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Client Review Rated (2011-2025)
- Washington DC Super Lawyer (2011- present)
- Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Peer Review Rated (2012-2025)
Industry Groups
- Government Contracts
Office location for Marlon C. Griffith
1156 15th Street NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 771-328-8514
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