Marie-Claire Brown, Employment Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

Marie-Claire concentrates on employment, family law, immigration, personal injury, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marie-Claire handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Family Law

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• Immigration

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• Personal Injury

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• Probate

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Marie-Claire's primary office is at 64 New York Ave NE Fl 4, Washington, DC, 20002-3329. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Marie-Claire usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Marie-Claire discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Marie-Claire for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Marie-Claire walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Marie-Claire offer a free consultation?

  Marie-Claire charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marie-Claire's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Marie-Claire's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in District of Columbia typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Marie-Claire gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Marie-Claire take my case if I'm outside Washington?

  Marie-Claire is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Marie-Claire will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Marie-Claire?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Marie-Claire will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Marie-Claire accepting new employment clients right now?

  Marie-Claire's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.