Eric Bachman, Civil Rights Attorney in Bethesda, Maryland
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Discrimination, and Employment Contracts · 5.0/5 rating from 19 verified client reviews
MemberatBachman Law
Bethesda, MD
Practicing civil rights in Bethesda since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 19 client reviews
- 6
- Bar admissions
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Eric Bachman is a member based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Discrimination, and Employment Contracts. Eric has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bachman Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 19 client reviews.
- Based in
- Bethesda, MD
- Experience
- over 27 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Discrimination · Employment Contracts
- Handles Civil Rights, Discrimination, and Employment Contracts matters from Bethesda, MD.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Eric Bachman: Eric Bachman is a member based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Discrimination, and Employment Contracts. Eric has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bachman Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 19 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Eric Bachman
Eric concentrates on civil rights, discrimination, employment contracts, sexual harassment, and whistleblower. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Discrimination
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Employment Contracts
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Sexual Harassment
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Whistleblower
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Civil Rights cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Eric takes civil rights matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Discrimination cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Eric takes discrimination matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Eric takes employment contracts matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Sexual Harassment cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Eric takes sexual harassment matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Whistleblower cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Eric takes whistleblower matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Eric Bachman — Over 27 years of Maryland civil rights experience
Eric Bachman is a member based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Discrimination, and Employment Contracts. Eric has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bachman Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 19 client reviews.
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.
How Eric handles civil rights matters
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…
The kind of cases Eric takes
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, discrimination, and employment contracts matters in Bethesda and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Eric Bachman's legal education and bar admissions
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. · 1999
Middlebury College
B.A. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
New Hampshire United
2023 · ACTIVE
Virginia
2020 · ACTIVE
Maryland
2017 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2003 · ACTIVE
Kentucky
2000 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1999 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. in Middlebury College.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. in Middlebury College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Eric Bachman
Eric has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Eric's professional memberships and bar associations
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Locations
Eric Bachman's office in Bethesda
Eric's primary office is at 4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, 20814. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Eric Bachman — 5.0/5 rating from 19 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Eric. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing civil rights attorneys in Bethesda.
5.0
19 client reviews
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How to hire Eric Bachman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Bethesda, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric Bachman
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Bethesda?
Eric is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric 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 Eric?
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. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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