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.
Age Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving Bethesda, MD · 27+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Bachman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bethesda.
Workplace Discrimination in Bethesda
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Sexual Harassment in Bethesda
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Whistleblower & Retaliation in Bethesda
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Employment Contracts in Bethesda
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Civil Rights in Bethesda
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bethesda
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 venue, 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.
Bethesda Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bethesda-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 Bethesda Choose Eric Bachman
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 Eric Bachman's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower, employment contracts, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Bachman brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Kentucky, and District of Columbia, Eric Bachman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower, Eric Bachman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bethesda
A Bethesda-based practice means Eric Bachman 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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