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Employment Lawyers in Reston, VA: 2026 rankings

176 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Reston: Eric Siegel Law, LFR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Freedman Law, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 176.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 2,137 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 176 ranked; ranked #9.

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176 Reston employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 176 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Arlington ranking. See Employment lawyers in Arlington

Top 10 employment lawyers in Reston at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Reston at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Eric Siegel Law674.8★ (174)Washington, D.C., 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Freedman Law, LLC655.0★ (37)Rockville, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Freedman Law, LLC655.0★ (87)Columbia, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Jehad Ali, Attorney & Advocate, PLLC645.0★ (12)Fairfax, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Zipin, Amster & Greenberg LLC644.9★ (447)Silver Spring, 17 mi away——
6HKM Employment Attorneys LLP634.8★ (19)Arlington, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Employment Law Group634.1★ (137)Washington, D.C., 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8HKM Employment Attorneys LLP634.7★ (24)Washington, D.C., 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Morgan & Morgan634.9★ (2,137)Arlington, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
10The Lipp Law Firm, PC634.8★ (121)Fairfax, 7 mi away——

All 176 employment lawyers in Reston, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Reston

    #1 Eric Siegel Law

    Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    888 17th St NW #1200, Washington, DC 20006
    View profile for Eric Siegel Law(202) 972-5515

  2. #2 Freedman Law, LLC

    Based in Rockville, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    199 E Montgomery Ave Ste 100, Rockville, MD 20850
    View profile for Freedman Law, LLC(410) 290-6232

  3. #3 Freedman Law, LLC

    Based in Columbia, 30 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10015 Old Columbia Rd Suite B 215, Columbia, MD 21046
    View profile for Freedman Law, LLC(410) 290-6232

  9. #9 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Arlington, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,137 Google reviews, the most in Reston.

    • 4.9★ from 2,137 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4250 Fairfax Dr Suite 635, Arlington, VA 22203
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(571) 357-7600

  10. #10 The Lipp Law Firm, PC

    Based in Fairfax, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Legato Rd #1100, Fairfax, VA 22033
    View profile for The Lipp Law Firm, PC(703) 896-7704

  12. #12 BERRY & BERRY, PLLC

    Based in Reston

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11700 Plaza America Dr #305, Reston, VA 20190
    View profile for BERRY & BERRY, PLLC(703) 668-0070

  14. #14 Vasseghi Law Group

    Based in Fairfax, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9663-D Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
    View profile for Vasseghi Law Group(703) 215-9358

  16. #16 Melehy & Associates LLC

    Based in Silver Spring, 17 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8403 Colesville Rd #610, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    View profile for Melehy & Associates LLC(301) 587-6364

  17. #17 Clark Law Group

    Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1100 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 920, Washington, DC 20036
    View profile for Clark Law Group(202) 831-8190

  18. #18 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,485 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 1,485 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    20 M St SE Ste 600, Washington, DC 20003
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(202) 772-0560

  19. #19 DK Associates, LLC

    Based in Bethesda, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5425 Wisconsin Ave #600, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    View profile for DK Associates, LLC(202) 430-5966

  20. #20 DCWageLaw

    Based in Washington, D.C., 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    519 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    View profile for DCWageLaw(202) 803-7030

  21. #21 The Spencer Firm LLC

    Based in Rockville, 13 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Research Ct Ste 450-92, Rockville, MD 20850
    View profile for The Spencer Firm LLC(301) 889-9488

  22. #22 The Spiggle Law Firm

    Based in Alexandria, 18 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Labor relations attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 371 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3601 Eisenhower Ave Ste 425, Alexandria, VA 22304
    View profile for The Spiggle Law Firm(202) 449-8527

  23. #23 The Dakota Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW suite 400, Washington, DC 20004
    View profile for The Dakota Law Firm PLLC(202) 878-9163

  25. Based in Silver Spring, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8720 Georgia Ave Unit 904, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    View profile for The Ray Legal Group LLC(301) 753-3232

How we ranked Reston employment lawyers

We scored 176 Reston employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Reston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Reston: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Reston?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Reston, VA is Eric Siegel Law with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Freedman Law, LLC (#2) and Freedman Law, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 176 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Reston?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 176 employment lawyers serving Reston, VA. 1 of them is based in Reston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Reston are open 24/7?

23 ranked employment lawyers in Reston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Eric Siegel Law (#1), Freedman Law, LLC (#2) and Freedman Law, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Reston work on weekends?

29 of 176 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eric Siegel Law (#1), Freedman Law, LLC (#2) and Freedman Law, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Reston employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 176 rated employment lawyers in Reston is 4.6★, with a median of 19 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 2,137 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Reston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Reston city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Reston, VA charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Reston, VA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Reston?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Reston

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 176 employment lawyers serving Reston.

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