Atty. Eric Bachman

Atty. Eric Bachman

Over the past two decades, Eric Bachman has represented employees who have suffered employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation at work. Many of Eric’s clients worked as executives and high-level managers in Fortune 500 companies.

Bethesda Bethesda 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric Bachman at a glance

Eric Bachman is a Member based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Bachman Law. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower, employment contracts, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999), Kentucky (2000), District of Columbia (2003), and Maryland (2017). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1999) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of D and C. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Over the past two decades, Eric Bachman has represented employees who have suffered employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation at work
  • Many of Eric’s clients worked as executives and high-level managers in Fortune 500 companies
  • Eric has significant experience in both private law firms, where he worked as a partner for many years at two Washington, DC employment law firms, and in high-level government positions
  • Eric served in senior positions at the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and the U.S
  • Office of Special Counsel (OSC)
  • His wins include a $100 million settlement in a Title VII employment discrimination class action, a $1.3 million jury verdict in an age discrimination case (tried with co-counsel), and a record-setting Whistleblower Protection Act settlement
  • Eric writes for Forbes.com on employment law issues
  • And among other honors, he was named to the Best Lawyers in America list 2022 for Employment Law and Civil Rights, the National Law Review has twice recognized him with the “Go-To Thought Leader” award, and he has been named to the Best Lawyers and SuperLawyers lists multiple times
  • Further, Washingtonian magazine selected Eric a Top Lawyer in Whistleblower Law numerous times, and the ABA Journal honored his blog as one of the best legal blogs in the country
  • Eric holds extensive litigation experience, including trials in federal and state courts, and has also set important precedent on employment discrimination issues at the appellate level
  • He litigates employment discrimination cases, including age discrimination, sex harassment, and corporate whistleblower retaliation cases
  • As editor of the Glass Ceiling Discrimination blog, Eric writes frequently on topics related to whistleblower retaliation, promotion discrimination, harassment, and other employment discrimination issues
  • Indeed, a federal court quoted his Glass Ceiling Discrimination blog article related to Title VII discrimination issues in a recent opinion
  • Before founding Bachman Law, Eric was a partner with Zuckerman Law in Washington, DC
  • Eric also served as Deputy Special Counsel, Litigation and Legal Affairs, at OSC from 2014 to February 2017
  • Prior to that, he worked for five years as a Special Litigation Counsel and Senior Trial Attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice
  • Previously, Eric was a partner in another Washington, DC civil rights law firm
  • Eric began his career as a public defender and served as lead or co-counsel in numerous jury trials

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Bachman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Bachman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Employment Contracts

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Bachman

Where is Eric Bachman's law office located?
Eric Bachman's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. The firm is Bachman Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Bachman handle?
Eric Bachman focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower, employment contracts, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Eric Bachman practiced law?
Eric Bachman has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Eric Bachman go to law school?
Eric Bachman earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Eric Bachman for a consultation?
You can contact Eric Bachman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Eric Bachman received?
Eric Bachman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1999
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
Kentucky
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
Maryland
Admitted: 2017
Virginia
Admitted: 2020
New Hampshire United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2023

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