About Us
Potomac Legal Group is a full-service litigation Firm dedicated to providing effective and aggressive legal representation. We are a regional firm with a nationwide reputation headquartered in the Washington, D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia metropolitan area.
Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to providing exceptional service, personalized attention, and practical solutions to each client’s legal needs.
The Firm’s practice areas include Employment Law, Federal Employment Law, Bank Negligence, Business Law, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property. As litigators, we have successfully realized many millions of dollars in verdicts, settlements, and arbitration awards for our clients. We have represented thousands of clients in pursuing favorable outcomes in complex legal matters.
At Potomac Legal Group, we understand that legal issues can be complex and overwhelming for clients. Our solution is a collaborative approach to every client’s case, working closely with each client to understand their needs, concerns and goals. We provide clear and frequent communication throughout the legal process.
Our attorneys are passionate about the law and are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest legal developments and trends. We use our knowledge and experience to develop effective legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation.
Experience & Technology
The Firm utilizes experience and technology in its representation and litigation strategies. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience advising clients and litigating cases. In addition to cutting-edge legal research tools, the Firm has made significant investments in Artificial Intelligence technology. Our AI legal tools have improved the effectiveness of our professional staff while reducing costs associated with routine functions of legal representation.
Practice Areas
We offer comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas.
As litigators, we resolve disputes through litigation and negotiated settlements, as well as alternative dispute resolution in mediation and arbitration. Our lawyers have extensive experience in state and federal courts, as well as the EEOC administrative process.
The Firm’s Employment Law practice specializes in severance agreement negotiations, unpaid sales commissions, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, federal employee discrimination and wage disputes. Our attorneys are well-versed in complex employment disputes and workplace regulations.
Our Bank Negligence attorneys represent clients harmed by banks and financial institutions. We have resolved matters related to fraudulent or unauthorized transactions, breach of fiduciary duty, Uniform Commercial Code and bank policy violations, embezzlement and other financial misconduct.
The Firm advises and represents individuals, businesses, technology startups and entertainers in Business Law, Real Estate and Intellectual Property matters.
Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which businesses operate, offering practical and effective legal advice to help clients achieve their business goals. We advise and represent tech startups and entertainers in intellectual property matters, including trademarks and copyright applications, copyright licensing and in pursuing or defending claims of ownership.
Our Real Estate practice advises clients on all aspects of real estate transactions, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution, including commercial lease agreements and property disputes.
News
$2.8+ Million Arbitration Award
Natalie Koss secured a $2.8 million arbitration award for her client, a salesperson in a technology software corporation with more than $3 billion in annual U.S. sales. The multi-million-dollar arbitration award for this FMLA violation includes penalties for the discrimination and subsequent retaliation by his employer.
EEOC Hearing Victory
Natalie Koss won an award and reinstatement for a Federal agency employee with sex discrimination and retaliation claims in a major victory following a lengthly seven day EEOC hearing. The award included damages, reinstatement, as well as disciplinary action for employees at the agency who caused harm.
Arbitration Award for Unpaid Sales Commissions
Natalie Koss won a $200,000+ arbitration award in an unpaid sales commission dispute for an employee of an open-source software company. The employee alleged that his employer had breached his incentive plan by failing to pay much of his earned commissions. The arbitrator agreed and issued a significant award for the unpaid sales commissions, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees and costs.
Federal Employment Litigation: Discrimination & Equal Pay
A recent news article discusses an equal pay lawsuit brought by a female Federal employee against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The plaintiff, who is represented by Natalie M. Koss, alleges that the agency is discriminating against her due to her gender by paying her significantly less than her male counterparts.
Vacation Ownership Real Estate Termination
Natalie Koss, managing partner, appeared on ABC’s local news network to discuss timeshare termination during the 7 On Your Side segment. Ms. Koss discussed representation in seeking timeshare contract cancellations.
The Baltimore Business Journal interviewed Natalie Koss, Managing Partner, about the process for exiting a timeshare. The timeshare industry’s recent growth has resulted in fraudulent sales practices that has created consumer demand for Potomac Legal Group’s experience in representing timeshare owners.
Pregnancy Accommodation Acts
The Society of Human Resource Management quoted Natalie Koss about a new wave of pregnancy accommodation acts sweeping across the country. Ms. Koss explained how jurisdictions are interpreting the new laws by looking to guidance from California, which has extensive pregnancy accommodation case law.
False Claims Act Retaliation Lawsuit
Travel industry news site Skift published a comprehensive article about a Federal False Claims Act lawsuit filed by Potomac Legal Group on behalf of a client whose employer terminated her in retaliation for reporting unlawful activities.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Matter
Potomac Legal Group is committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and representation. If you need legal assistance, please contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We look forward to working with you.