Andrew M. Adelman

Andrew M. Adelman is a dedicated advocate for employees’ rights, focusing on employment discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and civil rights violations. Andrew has represented individuals facing harassment, unequal treatment, and hostile environments, and works to hold powerful institutions accountable for breaking the law.

Andrew earned his BA with High Honors from the University of California, Berkeley, and later completed his JD cum laude at Georgetown University Law Center. While in law school, he was a student attorney in the Domestic Violence Clinic, externed at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and served as Senior Articles Editor for the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics.

Andrew helps people facing discrimination due to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. He played a key role in a jury trial that awarded $930,000 to a transgender client who faced workplace discrimination and retaliation. His practice includes representing LGBTQ+ individuals and those facing barriers in healthcare and public spaces.

Andrew also focuses on whistleblower retaliation cases involving airline and trucking safety, contracting fraud, and violations under statutes like the Whistleblower Protection Act and AIR21. He has represented employees before state and federal courts and agencies such as the Office of Special Counsel and the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Andrew serves the legal community through leadership roles, including as Chair of the D.C. Bar Community Labor & Employment Law Community and Vice President of FreeState Justice. He also shares insights as a speaker and panelist at legal events covering mediation, discovery, and discrimination issues.

Andrew Adelman brings passion and experience to every case, helping clients stand up against injustice and navigate complex legal challenges with confidence. His work strengthens protections for employees and contributes to a more fair and equitable workplace for all.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Correia & Puth, PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Litigation Community
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Labor & Employment Law Community
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Judicial Evaluation Committee
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
• Board Member, FreeState Justice

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• California

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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