Overview

The lawyers of Katz Banks Kumin (formerly Katz, Marshall & Banks) are nationally recognized leaders in the areas of whistleblower law, employment law, sexual harassment law, Title IX discrimination, and civil rights and civil liberties matters. They provide expert advice and representation on a wide range of whistleblower matters, including whistleblower retaliation cases and reward programs before the Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal programs. They are dogged advocates for their clients and are highly regarded by their adversaries for their tenacious representation of their clients. The firm handles cases nationwide with offices in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.
Founded:
2006
Size:
30
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Practice Areas:
4
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
11

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Civil Rights Law
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Civil Rights Law
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Katz Banks Kumin LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Qui Tam Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Katz Banks Kumin LLP proudly has 11 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Katz Banks Kumin LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Katz Banks Kumin LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Katz Banks Kumin LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
2013 U.S. News First-Tier Law Firm
2013 Martindale-Hubbell U.S. Top-Ranked Law Firm

Offices & Contacts

Washington, DC
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
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