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Eve Hill, Civil Rights Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC

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Eve Hill is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights.

Based in
Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Experience
attorney
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Civil Rights
  • Handles Civil Rights matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026).

About Eve Hill: Eve Hill is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Eve takes on

Eve concentrates on civil rights. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eve handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Civil Rights cases in Washington, District of Columbia

Eve takes civil rights matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eve agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Eve Hill — civil rights lawyer in Washington

Eve Hill is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights.

In February 2017, Eve Hill, one of the nation’s leading disability rights attorneys, joined Brown Goldstein & Levy, where she continues to pursue her devotion to civil rights. Her wide-ranging experience complements the firm’s dedication to high-impact disability rights cases and its advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their families. Eve is co-leader of Inclusivity, BGL’s Strategic Consulting Group.

From 2011 to January 2017, Eve served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, where she was responsible for oversight of the Division’s disability rights, education, and Title VI enforcement and the American Indian Working Group. She was part of the negotiating team for the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled; testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to support ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; enforced accessibility requirements for websites and other digital technology; implemented Olmstead community integration requirements in employment and education; and enforced disability rights in education, testing, and health care.

Eve is the former Senior Vice President at the Burton Blatt Institute of Syracuse University, where she was responsible for the Institute’s work on the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability civil rights, and communications issues.

Preceding her employment at the Burton Blatt Institute, Eve was the District of Columbia’s first Director of the Office of Disability Rights, responsible for ensuring compliance with the ADA throughout District government. This position gave Eve an insider’s view on investigations of complaints, informal dispute resolution, litigation consultation, training, and disability policy development.

As the Executive Director of the Disability Rights Legal Center at Loyola Law School, Eve managed all aspects of this non-profit disability rights organization and supervised all major programs, including the Civil Rights Litigation Project, Disability Mediation Center, Cancer Legal Resource Center, Community Outreach Program, and Education Advocacy Project.

How Eve handles civil rights matters

In February 2017, Eve Hill, one of the nation’s leading disability rights attorneys, joined Brown Goldstein & Levy, where she continues to pursue her devotion to civil rights. Her wide-ranging experience complements the firm’s dedication to high-impact disability rights cases and its advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their families. Eve is co-leader of Inclusivity, BGL’s…

The kind of cases Eve takes

Eve reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights matters in Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Cornell University

    J.D. · 1989

  • Sweet Briar College

    B.A. · 1986

Jurisdictions

Eve's state bar admissions

  • Virginia, Virginia S

    ACTIVE

  • Michigan, State Bar

    ACTIVE

  • Maryland, Maryland S

    ACTIVE

  • Maine, Maine State B

    ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

Eve studied at J.D. in Cornell University and B.A. in Sweet Briar College.

Law school and academic background

Eve completed J.D. in Cornell University and B.A. in Sweet Briar College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eve runs in District of Columbia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Eve has received 21 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Cornell Law School Public Service Award, 2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — National Disability Institute Allen Jensen Humanitarian Public Policy Award, 2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Award of Excellence, Disability Rights Legal Center and the University of La Verne College of Law, 2017

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Honored at the 10th Anniversary of the DC Office of Disability Rights, 2017

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — National Disability Mentoring Coalition’s Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA) Distinguished Service Award, 2020

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — (2020)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Super Lawyer

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2021-2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Gary v. Virginia Department of Elections)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — (2021).

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2022 & 2023

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Cornell Law School Public Service Award, 2013 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — National Disability Institute Allen Jensen Humanitarian Public Policy Award, 2014 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Award of Excellence, Disability Rights Legal Center and the University of La Verne College of Law, 2017 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Honored at the 10th Anniversary of the DC Office of Disability Rights, 2017 (2026).

Locations

Eve Hill's office in Washington

Eve's primary office is at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 555 South, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 555 South

Washington, District of Columbia 20004

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Hiring guide

How to hire Eve Hill — 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 Eve usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Eve charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eve'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; Eve will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

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 Eve

Eve 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. Eve confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Eve'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 Eve Hill

  • How much does it cost to hire Eve for a civil rights case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eve walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Eve offer a free consultation?

    Eve charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eve's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Eve's current terms during booking.

  • How long do civil rights cases in District of Columbia 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. Eve gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Eve take my case if I'm outside Washington?

    Eve is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eve 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 Eve?

    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. Eve will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Eve accepting new civil rights clients right now?

    Eve'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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