team-member

Rosemary Dettling

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Licensed for 30 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

Rosemary Dettling is a senior employment attorney with the Federal Employee Legal Services Center (FELSC). She is devoted to upholding the civil rights of federal workers across the country. Ms. Dettling specializes in EEOC administrative hearings and MSPB appeals. She has over 16 years of federal sector EEO and MSPB experience. She has handled hundreds of federal sector discrimination and harassment cases based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, and disability. You can contact her at http://www.felsc.com or [email protected]

Practices Areas

Employment and labor

Language

English

Contact

Federal Employee Legal Services Center (FELSC)1629 K Street, NWSuite 300Washington, DC, 20006

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Juan
August 17, 2020

Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am for the truly exceptional services that I received from Rosemary Dettling Esquire and Kristen Farr Esquire of the Federal Employees Legal Services Center (FELSC). Their attention to detail and their dedication speaks volumes. I reached out to this firm for legal assistance when I was at my lowest point and all other avenues of redress to resolve the issues at the lowest level, were exhausted. When I finally decided to hire them, the Agency knew that I meant business. They came in and performed miracles. The backstory, I hired them to represent me regarding a case against my former Agency for discrimination; based upon race and disability; retaliation, and for subjecting hostile work environment. FELSC was extremely knowledgeable regarding these matters and got straight to work defending me. They were very reasonably priced compared to other law firms in the National Capital Region (NCR) and quite frankly, had better reviews over the others as well. I now know that the positive reviews were spot on. Upon speaking with Mrs. Dettling, It was obvious that she truly cared about my case and was adamant about seeking justice. She stuck by my side every step of the way. She wasn't out to nickel and dime me like I hear other firms have done to victims in the area. Mrs. Dettling worked tirelessly and effortlessly on my case day and night, while showing the utmost compassion. I was able to text, email, or call her anytime, and she'd respond right away. If you haven't guessed, I am EXTREMELY greatful for the level of service that I received. If I'm ever faced with the circumstances that I previously faced, she is the ONLY attorney that I'd trust to call. She showed great deal of empathy and persistence in my case throughout. She was able to put the facts of my case together quickly and highlighted things that I wasn't even aware of in order to build a strong defense. I remember reading that Mrs. Dettling is a shark when defending her clients. That in my opinion would be an understatement. She didn't take any crap from the Agency when they tried pull their typical tricks to disrupt and sabotage my case. You can tell that she was very well respected and highly regarded by the Judge. The end result was that Mrs. Dettling was able to negotiate a very generous settlement from the Agency, and ultimately ending a nightmare that lasted for years. I know that I could've never accomplished this without the assistance of Rosemary, Kirsten, and the FELSC team. They, in my opinion, are true champions of justice and social change. If you need a good lawyer, don't think about it, just do it. You can thank me later.

anonymous
June 22, 2020

The best decision I made was hiring Ms. Dettling for my federal EEO complaint. After being harassed at my federal job and being subjected to a hostile work environment, I filed an EEO complaint. Then the retaliation started and I had to file another complaint. The stress had become debilitating and I had to leave my job but Ms Dettling stepped in at the 11th hour to help me. I am so grateful to her for taking my case, when no-one else would help me. The agency has not acted professionally and the EEO has not been professional in their comments and actions. Ms Dettling has stuck to her ethics and issues and is not giving up on our fight. She even recognized that the agency ignored my request for a medical accommodation and helped me work through that complaint. Her prices have been reasonable, especially considering all the work she has had to do on my case. I am so grateful for her knowledge and determination.

Lisa
March 26, 2020

Ms. Dettling knows federal employment law inside out. She represented me in a disability discrimination case against my former Agency & got the maximum award for me. She knows the law inside out, so it seemed to be no great effort for her to quickly establish that my supervisor refused to even participate in an interactive dialog. She won’t hold your hand much, but that’s not why people need lawyers. She does what you need a lawyer for. She delivers.

Marlena Lewis
August 8, 2017

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for over 5 years. My case was on the basis of reprisal from my ex-federal employer. The case led to a second case where she refused to let me go and she has been very faithful and kind. She has been outstanding and was very professional at all times. I won my case and I am very thankful for her help.

Fred
October 30, 2016

Ms Dettling did a wonderful job in getting my federal annuity corrected.She worked hard to identify the proper authorities to contact and was dogged in her pursuit of a successful outcome.

Lynne
May 24, 2016

In 2007 I filed an EEO Complaint against my employer for a hostile work environment and later included retaliation when I was denied a promotion. The case went to mediation and I won my promotion and a 2-step increase, however I was responsible for my attorney fees. My attorney at the time warned me that this would not be the end of it. As soon as the agreement was signed, the retaliation began in earnest, subtle at first and later to the point that I was falsely accused of unprofessional conduct. I contacted my first attorney to represent me but he declined the case. I then contacted what I thought to be a reputable law firm in DC, only to be bled dry of what little savings I had as well as what I had to borrow against my 401K before we even got to hearing. Ultimately that was the point I realized that my attorneys had no intention of going to hearing, even though I was adamant upon hiring them that this time I had to go to hearing. This firm switched my attorney three times in the three weeks prior to the actual depositions, and during the deposition phase failed to properly represent me. When I declined to sign a new retainer for responding to Agency’s Motion for Summary Judgement, which was due in one week, my attorney stated that “This time they would really fight for me and in the next breath stated he had a great idea to get agency to settle”. At that point, I hung up the phone and searched desperately for a new attorney to represent me. That is when I found Rosemary Dettling. She took my case at the 11th hour (less than 1 week to respond to agency’s motion for SJ), received my file less than two business days prior to the response date because my former law firm dragged their feet in releasing my file) and was able to make such a compelling argument to deny SJ that we were granted a hearing date. The hearing was held last week and when I tell you that Rosemary Dettling is the ONLY attorney you should have represent you before the EEOC, that is a huge understatement! She was able to get all of agency’s witnesses to admit wrongdoing when I think they actually believed they were credible witnesses! We have not received a decision yet from the hearing, but I am confident that we will prevail. Rosemary Dettling is the most competent, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney I have ever met and I would not be in the position I currently find myself in without her. You will not find better representation anywhere! As frightening as it was to switch attorneys at the last minute, it was the best decision I have made in my adult life! I highly recommend Rosemary Dettling, and I am proud to call her my attorney.

DN
May 16, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an amazing lawyer! Let me start off by saying she has showed me a great deal of compassion and understanding as my case has been very stressful for me. She has taken the time out of her personal day to assure me of my case and laid my anxiety to rest. She is straight forward with her rates, I believe she is very comparable in pricing, there are no hidden fees. Rosemary took my case when no one else would. Her knowledge of my case, confidence and professionalism during court presenting my case exceeded my expectations! I would and have recommended Rosemary Dettling to anyone needing an EEOC lawyer. There are no words that can describe my gratitude for R as she believes in me and my case. Thank you Rosemary.

Deborah
March 23, 2016

Ms. Dettling was the expert I needed in my MSPB against the US Army. She her expertise guided me through the year long ordeal the agency. During pre-hearing meetings, Ms. Dettling's understanding of the law and similar case law gave me a clear advantage. She is smart, tough and does her homework to make sure you have the best case and ability to win. She understood my federal position and was able to ask the questions to get the information she needed for my case. Ms. Dettling is to be able to immerse herself in each of her cases giving her clients the best guidance, advice, and counsel. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others. Ms. Dettling is the best of the best.

Chris
February 9, 2016

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for about two years now, Ms. Dettling has shown the professionalism, expertise and passion it takes, in my opinion, to deal with very intricate and detailed cases. My personal cases are both whistleblower retaliation for protected disclosures against the U.S. Army, one for removal from my security compliance duties, and one for my termination. Though Ms. Dettling knew nothing about my duties when I first selected her as my Counselor, by the hearing dates Ms. Dettling was able to communicate and cut through the bureaucracy as if she new my profession inside and out. Ms. Dettling has acquired nothing but positive results in both cases.

Barbara
January 17, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an outstanding attorney!! Throughout the course of my EEO case (which spanned a number of years), Ms. Dettling was always professional, thorough, and above all, focused. Ms. Dettling's closing argument was impressive, to say the least, and brought home all the points that were needed for victory. She is well versed in the rights of federal employees and I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Dettling's services to anyone!

Juan
August 17, 2020

Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am for the truly exceptional services that I received from Rosemary Dettling Esquire and Kristen Farr Esquire of the Federal Employees Legal Services Center (FELSC). Their attention to detail and their dedication speaks volumes. I reached out to this firm for legal assistance when I was at my lowest point and all other avenues of redress to resolve the issues at the lowest level, were exhausted. When I finally decided to hire them, the Agency knew that I meant business. They came in and performed miracles. The backstory, I hired them to represent me regarding a case against my former Agency for discrimination; based upon race and disability; retaliation, and for subjecting hostile work environment. FELSC was extremely knowledgeable regarding these matters and got straight to work defending me. They were very reasonably priced compared to other law firms in the National Capital Region (NCR) and quite frankly, had better reviews over the others as well. I now know that the positive reviews were spot on. Upon speaking with Mrs. Dettling, It was obvious that she truly cared about my case and was adamant about seeking justice. She stuck by my side every step of the way. She wasn't out to nickel and dime me like I hear other firms have done to victims in the area. Mrs. Dettling worked tirelessly and effortlessly on my case day and night, while showing the utmost compassion. I was able to text, email, or call her anytime, and she'd respond right away. If you haven't guessed, I am EXTREMELY greatful for the level of service that I received. If I'm ever faced with the circumstances that I previously faced, she is the ONLY attorney that I'd trust to call. She showed great deal of empathy and persistence in my case throughout. She was able to put the facts of my case together quickly and highlighted things that I wasn't even aware of in order to build a strong defense. I remember reading that Mrs. Dettling is a shark when defending her clients. That in my opinion would be an understatement. She didn't take any crap from the Agency when they tried pull their typical tricks to disrupt and sabotage my case. You can tell that she was very well respected and highly regarded by the Judge. The end result was that Mrs. Dettling was able to negotiate a very generous settlement from the Agency, and ultimately ending a nightmare that lasted for years. I know that I could've never accomplished this without the assistance of Rosemary, Kirsten, and the FELSC team. They, in my opinion, are true champions of justice and social change. If you need a good lawyer, don't think about it, just do it. You can thank me later.

anonymous
June 22, 2020

The best decision I made was hiring Ms. Dettling for my federal EEO complaint. After being harassed at my federal job and being subjected to a hostile work environment, I filed an EEO complaint. Then the retaliation started and I had to file another complaint. The stress had become debilitating and I had to leave my job but Ms Dettling stepped in at the 11th hour to help me. I am so grateful to her for taking my case, when no-one else would help me. The agency has not acted professionally and the EEO has not been professional in their comments and actions. Ms Dettling has stuck to her ethics and issues and is not giving up on our fight. She even recognized that the agency ignored my request for a medical accommodation and helped me work through that complaint. Her prices have been reasonable, especially considering all the work she has had to do on my case. I am so grateful for her knowledge and determination.

Lisa
March 26, 2020

Ms. Dettling knows federal employment law inside out. She represented me in a disability discrimination case against my former Agency & got the maximum award for me. She knows the law inside out, so it seemed to be no great effort for her to quickly establish that my supervisor refused to even participate in an interactive dialog. She won’t hold your hand much, but that’s not why people need lawyers. She does what you need a lawyer for. She delivers.

Marlena Lewis
August 8, 2017

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for over 5 years. My case was on the basis of reprisal from my ex-federal employer. The case led to a second case where she refused to let me go and she has been very faithful and kind. She has been outstanding and was very professional at all times. I won my case and I am very thankful for her help.

Fred
October 30, 2016

Ms Dettling did a wonderful job in getting my federal annuity corrected.She worked hard to identify the proper authorities to contact and was dogged in her pursuit of a successful outcome.

Lynne
May 24, 2016

In 2007 I filed an EEO Complaint against my employer for a hostile work environment and later included retaliation when I was denied a promotion. The case went to mediation and I won my promotion and a 2-step increase, however I was responsible for my attorney fees. My attorney at the time warned me that this would not be the end of it. As soon as the agreement was signed, the retaliation began in earnest, subtle at first and later to the point that I was falsely accused of unprofessional conduct. I contacted my first attorney to represent me but he declined the case. I then contacted what I thought to be a reputable law firm in DC, only to be bled dry of what little savings I had as well as what I had to borrow against my 401K before we even got to hearing. Ultimately that was the point I realized that my attorneys had no intention of going to hearing, even though I was adamant upon hiring them that this time I had to go to hearing. This firm switched my attorney three times in the three weeks prior to the actual depositions, and during the deposition phase failed to properly represent me. When I declined to sign a new retainer for responding to Agency’s Motion for Summary Judgement, which was due in one week, my attorney stated that “This time they would really fight for me and in the next breath stated he had a great idea to get agency to settle”. At that point, I hung up the phone and searched desperately for a new attorney to represent me. That is when I found Rosemary Dettling. She took my case at the 11th hour (less than 1 week to respond to agency’s motion for SJ), received my file less than two business days prior to the response date because my former law firm dragged their feet in releasing my file) and was able to make such a compelling argument to deny SJ that we were granted a hearing date. The hearing was held last week and when I tell you that Rosemary Dettling is the ONLY attorney you should have represent you before the EEOC, that is a huge understatement! She was able to get all of agency’s witnesses to admit wrongdoing when I think they actually believed they were credible witnesses! We have not received a decision yet from the hearing, but I am confident that we will prevail. Rosemary Dettling is the most competent, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney I have ever met and I would not be in the position I currently find myself in without her. You will not find better representation anywhere! As frightening as it was to switch attorneys at the last minute, it was the best decision I have made in my adult life! I highly recommend Rosemary Dettling, and I am proud to call her my attorney.

DN
May 16, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an amazing lawyer! Let me start off by saying she has showed me a great deal of compassion and understanding as my case has been very stressful for me. She has taken the time out of her personal day to assure me of my case and laid my anxiety to rest. She is straight forward with her rates, I believe she is very comparable in pricing, there are no hidden fees. Rosemary took my case when no one else would. Her knowledge of my case, confidence and professionalism during court presenting my case exceeded my expectations! I would and have recommended Rosemary Dettling to anyone needing an EEOC lawyer. There are no words that can describe my gratitude for R as she believes in me and my case. Thank you Rosemary.

Deborah
March 23, 2016

Ms. Dettling was the expert I needed in my MSPB against the US Army. She her expertise guided me through the year long ordeal the agency. During pre-hearing meetings, Ms. Dettling's understanding of the law and similar case law gave me a clear advantage. She is smart, tough and does her homework to make sure you have the best case and ability to win. She understood my federal position and was able to ask the questions to get the information she needed for my case. Ms. Dettling is to be able to immerse herself in each of her cases giving her clients the best guidance, advice, and counsel. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others. Ms. Dettling is the best of the best.

Chris
February 9, 2016

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for about two years now, Ms. Dettling has shown the professionalism, expertise and passion it takes, in my opinion, to deal with very intricate and detailed cases. My personal cases are both whistleblower retaliation for protected disclosures against the U.S. Army, one for removal from my security compliance duties, and one for my termination. Though Ms. Dettling knew nothing about my duties when I first selected her as my Counselor, by the hearing dates Ms. Dettling was able to communicate and cut through the bureaucracy as if she new my profession inside and out. Ms. Dettling has acquired nothing but positive results in both cases.

Barbara
January 17, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an outstanding attorney!! Throughout the course of my EEO case (which spanned a number of years), Ms. Dettling was always professional, thorough, and above all, focused. Ms. Dettling's closing argument was impressive, to say the least, and brought home all the points that were needed for victory. She is well versed in the rights of federal employees and I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Dettling's services to anyone!

Juan
August 17, 2020

Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am for the truly exceptional services that I received from Rosemary Dettling Esquire and Kristen Farr Esquire of the Federal Employees Legal Services Center (FELSC). Their attention to detail and their dedication speaks volumes. I reached out to this firm for legal assistance when I was at my lowest point and all other avenues of redress to resolve the issues at the lowest level, were exhausted. When I finally decided to hire them, the Agency knew that I meant business. They came in and performed miracles. The backstory, I hired them to represent me regarding a case against my former Agency for discrimination; based upon race and disability; retaliation, and for subjecting hostile work environment. FELSC was extremely knowledgeable regarding these matters and got straight to work defending me. They were very reasonably priced compared to other law firms in the National Capital Region (NCR) and quite frankly, had better reviews over the others as well. I now know that the positive reviews were spot on. Upon speaking with Mrs. Dettling, It was obvious that she truly cared about my case and was adamant about seeking justice. She stuck by my side every step of the way. She wasn't out to nickel and dime me like I hear other firms have done to victims in the area. Mrs. Dettling worked tirelessly and effortlessly on my case day and night, while showing the utmost compassion. I was able to text, email, or call her anytime, and she'd respond right away. If you haven't guessed, I am EXTREMELY greatful for the level of service that I received. If I'm ever faced with the circumstances that I previously faced, she is the ONLY attorney that I'd trust to call. She showed great deal of empathy and persistence in my case throughout. She was able to put the facts of my case together quickly and highlighted things that I wasn't even aware of in order to build a strong defense. I remember reading that Mrs. Dettling is a shark when defending her clients. That in my opinion would be an understatement. She didn't take any crap from the Agency when they tried pull their typical tricks to disrupt and sabotage my case. You can tell that she was very well respected and highly regarded by the Judge. The end result was that Mrs. Dettling was able to negotiate a very generous settlement from the Agency, and ultimately ending a nightmare that lasted for years. I know that I could've never accomplished this without the assistance of Rosemary, Kirsten, and the FELSC team. They, in my opinion, are true champions of justice and social change. If you need a good lawyer, don't think about it, just do it. You can thank me later.

anonymous
June 22, 2020

The best decision I made was hiring Ms. Dettling for my federal EEO complaint. After being harassed at my federal job and being subjected to a hostile work environment, I filed an EEO complaint. Then the retaliation started and I had to file another complaint. The stress had become debilitating and I had to leave my job but Ms Dettling stepped in at the 11th hour to help me. I am so grateful to her for taking my case, when no-one else would help me. The agency has not acted professionally and the EEO has not been professional in their comments and actions. Ms Dettling has stuck to her ethics and issues and is not giving up on our fight. She even recognized that the agency ignored my request for a medical accommodation and helped me work through that complaint. Her prices have been reasonable, especially considering all the work she has had to do on my case. I am so grateful for her knowledge and determination.

Lisa
March 26, 2020

Ms. Dettling knows federal employment law inside out. She represented me in a disability discrimination case against my former Agency & got the maximum award for me. She knows the law inside out, so it seemed to be no great effort for her to quickly establish that my supervisor refused to even participate in an interactive dialog. She won’t hold your hand much, but that’s not why people need lawyers. She does what you need a lawyer for. She delivers.

Marlena Lewis
August 8, 2017

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for over 5 years. My case was on the basis of reprisal from my ex-federal employer. The case led to a second case where she refused to let me go and she has been very faithful and kind. She has been outstanding and was very professional at all times. I won my case and I am very thankful for her help.

Fred
October 30, 2016

Ms Dettling did a wonderful job in getting my federal annuity corrected.She worked hard to identify the proper authorities to contact and was dogged in her pursuit of a successful outcome.

Lynne
May 24, 2016

In 2007 I filed an EEO Complaint against my employer for a hostile work environment and later included retaliation when I was denied a promotion. The case went to mediation and I won my promotion and a 2-step increase, however I was responsible for my attorney fees. My attorney at the time warned me that this would not be the end of it. As soon as the agreement was signed, the retaliation began in earnest, subtle at first and later to the point that I was falsely accused of unprofessional conduct. I contacted my first attorney to represent me but he declined the case. I then contacted what I thought to be a reputable law firm in DC, only to be bled dry of what little savings I had as well as what I had to borrow against my 401K before we even got to hearing. Ultimately that was the point I realized that my attorneys had no intention of going to hearing, even though I was adamant upon hiring them that this time I had to go to hearing. This firm switched my attorney three times in the three weeks prior to the actual depositions, and during the deposition phase failed to properly represent me. When I declined to sign a new retainer for responding to Agency’s Motion for Summary Judgement, which was due in one week, my attorney stated that “This time they would really fight for me and in the next breath stated he had a great idea to get agency to settle”. At that point, I hung up the phone and searched desperately for a new attorney to represent me. That is when I found Rosemary Dettling. She took my case at the 11th hour (less than 1 week to respond to agency’s motion for SJ), received my file less than two business days prior to the response date because my former law firm dragged their feet in releasing my file) and was able to make such a compelling argument to deny SJ that we were granted a hearing date. The hearing was held last week and when I tell you that Rosemary Dettling is the ONLY attorney you should have represent you before the EEOC, that is a huge understatement! She was able to get all of agency’s witnesses to admit wrongdoing when I think they actually believed they were credible witnesses! We have not received a decision yet from the hearing, but I am confident that we will prevail. Rosemary Dettling is the most competent, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney I have ever met and I would not be in the position I currently find myself in without her. You will not find better representation anywhere! As frightening as it was to switch attorneys at the last minute, it was the best decision I have made in my adult life! I highly recommend Rosemary Dettling, and I am proud to call her my attorney.

DN
May 16, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an amazing lawyer! Let me start off by saying she has showed me a great deal of compassion and understanding as my case has been very stressful for me. She has taken the time out of her personal day to assure me of my case and laid my anxiety to rest. She is straight forward with her rates, I believe she is very comparable in pricing, there are no hidden fees. Rosemary took my case when no one else would. Her knowledge of my case, confidence and professionalism during court presenting my case exceeded my expectations! I would and have recommended Rosemary Dettling to anyone needing an EEOC lawyer. There are no words that can describe my gratitude for R as she believes in me and my case. Thank you Rosemary.

Deborah
March 23, 2016

Ms. Dettling was the expert I needed in my MSPB against the US Army. She her expertise guided me through the year long ordeal the agency. During pre-hearing meetings, Ms. Dettling's understanding of the law and similar case law gave me a clear advantage. She is smart, tough and does her homework to make sure you have the best case and ability to win. She understood my federal position and was able to ask the questions to get the information she needed for my case. Ms. Dettling is to be able to immerse herself in each of her cases giving her clients the best guidance, advice, and counsel. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others. Ms. Dettling is the best of the best.

Chris
February 9, 2016

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for about two years now, Ms. Dettling has shown the professionalism, expertise and passion it takes, in my opinion, to deal with very intricate and detailed cases. My personal cases are both whistleblower retaliation for protected disclosures against the U.S. Army, one for removal from my security compliance duties, and one for my termination. Though Ms. Dettling knew nothing about my duties when I first selected her as my Counselor, by the hearing dates Ms. Dettling was able to communicate and cut through the bureaucracy as if she new my profession inside and out. Ms. Dettling has acquired nothing but positive results in both cases.

Barbara
January 17, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an outstanding attorney!! Throughout the course of my EEO case (which spanned a number of years), Ms. Dettling was always professional, thorough, and above all, focused. Ms. Dettling's closing argument was impressive, to say the least, and brought home all the points that were needed for victory. She is well versed in the rights of federal employees and I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Dettling's services to anyone!

Juan
August 17, 2020

Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am for the truly exceptional services that I received from Rosemary Dettling Esquire and Kristen Farr Esquire of the Federal Employees Legal Services Center (FELSC). Their attention to detail and their dedication speaks volumes. I reached out to this firm for legal assistance when I was at my lowest point and all other avenues of redress to resolve the issues at the lowest level, were exhausted. When I finally decided to hire them, the Agency knew that I meant business. They came in and performed miracles. The backstory, I hired them to represent me regarding a case against my former Agency for discrimination; based upon race and disability; retaliation, and for subjecting hostile work environment. FELSC was extremely knowledgeable regarding these matters and got straight to work defending me. They were very reasonably priced compared to other law firms in the National Capital Region (NCR) and quite frankly, had better reviews over the others as well. I now know that the positive reviews were spot on. Upon speaking with Mrs. Dettling, It was obvious that she truly cared about my case and was adamant about seeking justice. She stuck by my side every step of the way. She wasn't out to nickel and dime me like I hear other firms have done to victims in the area. Mrs. Dettling worked tirelessly and effortlessly on my case day and night, while showing the utmost compassion. I was able to text, email, or call her anytime, and she'd respond right away. If you haven't guessed, I am EXTREMELY greatful for the level of service that I received. If I'm ever faced with the circumstances that I previously faced, she is the ONLY attorney that I'd trust to call. She showed great deal of empathy and persistence in my case throughout. She was able to put the facts of my case together quickly and highlighted things that I wasn't even aware of in order to build a strong defense. I remember reading that Mrs. Dettling is a shark when defending her clients. That in my opinion would be an understatement. She didn't take any crap from the Agency when they tried pull their typical tricks to disrupt and sabotage my case. You can tell that she was very well respected and highly regarded by the Judge. The end result was that Mrs. Dettling was able to negotiate a very generous settlement from the Agency, and ultimately ending a nightmare that lasted for years. I know that I could've never accomplished this without the assistance of Rosemary, Kirsten, and the FELSC team. They, in my opinion, are true champions of justice and social change. If you need a good lawyer, don't think about it, just do it. You can thank me later.

anonymous
June 22, 2020

The best decision I made was hiring Ms. Dettling for my federal EEO complaint. After being harassed at my federal job and being subjected to a hostile work environment, I filed an EEO complaint. Then the retaliation started and I had to file another complaint. The stress had become debilitating and I had to leave my job but Ms Dettling stepped in at the 11th hour to help me. I am so grateful to her for taking my case, when no-one else would help me. The agency has not acted professionally and the EEO has not been professional in their comments and actions. Ms Dettling has stuck to her ethics and issues and is not giving up on our fight. She even recognized that the agency ignored my request for a medical accommodation and helped me work through that complaint. Her prices have been reasonable, especially considering all the work she has had to do on my case. I am so grateful for her knowledge and determination.

Lisa
March 26, 2020

Ms. Dettling knows federal employment law inside out. She represented me in a disability discrimination case against my former Agency & got the maximum award for me. She knows the law inside out, so it seemed to be no great effort for her to quickly establish that my supervisor refused to even participate in an interactive dialog. She won’t hold your hand much, but that’s not why people need lawyers. She does what you need a lawyer for. She delivers.

Marlena Lewis
August 8, 2017

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for over 5 years. My case was on the basis of reprisal from my ex-federal employer. The case led to a second case where she refused to let me go and she has been very faithful and kind. She has been outstanding and was very professional at all times. I won my case and I am very thankful for her help.

Fred
October 30, 2016

Ms Dettling did a wonderful job in getting my federal annuity corrected.She worked hard to identify the proper authorities to contact and was dogged in her pursuit of a successful outcome.

Lynne
May 24, 2016

In 2007 I filed an EEO Complaint against my employer for a hostile work environment and later included retaliation when I was denied a promotion. The case went to mediation and I won my promotion and a 2-step increase, however I was responsible for my attorney fees. My attorney at the time warned me that this would not be the end of it. As soon as the agreement was signed, the retaliation began in earnest, subtle at first and later to the point that I was falsely accused of unprofessional conduct. I contacted my first attorney to represent me but he declined the case. I then contacted what I thought to be a reputable law firm in DC, only to be bled dry of what little savings I had as well as what I had to borrow against my 401K before we even got to hearing. Ultimately that was the point I realized that my attorneys had no intention of going to hearing, even though I was adamant upon hiring them that this time I had to go to hearing. This firm switched my attorney three times in the three weeks prior to the actual depositions, and during the deposition phase failed to properly represent me. When I declined to sign a new retainer for responding to Agency’s Motion for Summary Judgement, which was due in one week, my attorney stated that “This time they would really fight for me and in the next breath stated he had a great idea to get agency to settle”. At that point, I hung up the phone and searched desperately for a new attorney to represent me. That is when I found Rosemary Dettling. She took my case at the 11th hour (less than 1 week to respond to agency’s motion for SJ), received my file less than two business days prior to the response date because my former law firm dragged their feet in releasing my file) and was able to make such a compelling argument to deny SJ that we were granted a hearing date. The hearing was held last week and when I tell you that Rosemary Dettling is the ONLY attorney you should have represent you before the EEOC, that is a huge understatement! She was able to get all of agency’s witnesses to admit wrongdoing when I think they actually believed they were credible witnesses! We have not received a decision yet from the hearing, but I am confident that we will prevail. Rosemary Dettling is the most competent, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney I have ever met and I would not be in the position I currently find myself in without her. You will not find better representation anywhere! As frightening as it was to switch attorneys at the last minute, it was the best decision I have made in my adult life! I highly recommend Rosemary Dettling, and I am proud to call her my attorney.

DN
May 16, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an amazing lawyer! Let me start off by saying she has showed me a great deal of compassion and understanding as my case has been very stressful for me. She has taken the time out of her personal day to assure me of my case and laid my anxiety to rest. She is straight forward with her rates, I believe she is very comparable in pricing, there are no hidden fees. Rosemary took my case when no one else would. Her knowledge of my case, confidence and professionalism during court presenting my case exceeded my expectations! I would and have recommended Rosemary Dettling to anyone needing an EEOC lawyer. There are no words that can describe my gratitude for R as she believes in me and my case. Thank you Rosemary.

Deborah
March 23, 2016

Ms. Dettling was the expert I needed in my MSPB against the US Army. She her expertise guided me through the year long ordeal the agency. During pre-hearing meetings, Ms. Dettling's understanding of the law and similar case law gave me a clear advantage. She is smart, tough and does her homework to make sure you have the best case and ability to win. She understood my federal position and was able to ask the questions to get the information she needed for my case. Ms. Dettling is to be able to immerse herself in each of her cases giving her clients the best guidance, advice, and counsel. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others. Ms. Dettling is the best of the best.

Chris
February 9, 2016

Ms. Dettling has been my lawyer for about two years now, Ms. Dettling has shown the professionalism, expertise and passion it takes, in my opinion, to deal with very intricate and detailed cases. My personal cases are both whistleblower retaliation for protected disclosures against the U.S. Army, one for removal from my security compliance duties, and one for my termination. Though Ms. Dettling knew nothing about my duties when I first selected her as my Counselor, by the hearing dates Ms. Dettling was able to communicate and cut through the bureaucracy as if she new my profession inside and out. Ms. Dettling has acquired nothing but positive results in both cases.

Barbara
January 17, 2016

Rosemary Dettling is an outstanding attorney!! Throughout the course of my EEO case (which spanned a number of years), Ms. Dettling was always professional, thorough, and above all, focused. Ms. Dettling's closing argument was impressive, to say the least, and brought home all the points that were needed for victory. She is well versed in the rights of federal employees and I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Dettling's services to anyone!