Atty. Avi Kumin
Avi Kumin is a founder and partner at Katz Banks Kumin. For over 20 years, Mr.
Civil Rights Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Avi Kumin at a Glance
Avi Kumin is a employment, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Katz Banks Kumin LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Supreme Court of the United States, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and District of Columbia, Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Educated at Yale University (JD, 2000) and Brandeis University (BA, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Avi Kumin
- Avi Kumin is a founder and partner at Katz Banks Kumin
- For over 20 years, Mr. Kumin has been successfully advising employees about their legal rights, resolving difficult situations with employers, and litigating employment claims in court
- Mr. Kumin’s practice focuses on whistleblower protection, sexual harassment and assault, executive negotiations, contractual disputes, discrimination, and retaliation, among other areas of employment law, often in highly complex and contentious situations
- He litigates cases nationwide in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration and administrative proceedings
- He also represents employees in filing whistleblower reward tips with the federal government, such as qui tam cases and award tips submitted to the SEC
- For his outstanding legal work, he has been included in the annual rankings of top employee-side employment lawyers in the DC area by The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2012
- by Super Lawyers every year since 2017
- by Washingtonian magazine every year since 2017
- and by Chambers and Partners every year since 2021
- Mr. Kumin is the President of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association for 2025-2026 and serves on both the Executive Board and Board of Directors, and has previously served as Co-Chair of the D.C
- Bar Association’s Labor and Employment section
- He has lectured on a variety of employment law topics before the American Bar Association, the D.C
- Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the American Law Institute, the Anti-Fraud Coalition, and other bar and employee groups
Practice Areas Explained
Avi Kumin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Avi Kumin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Employment Law in Washington
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Washington
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Washington
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Avi Kumin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Avi Kumin's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and civil rights.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, Supreme Court of the United States, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Avi Kumin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and civil rights, Avi Kumin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Avi Kumin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Avi Kumin Handles in Washington
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