Mike King Law
Championing Workplace Justice with Expertise, Dedication, and Unshakable Conviction
About
J. Michael (Mike) King
Law Licenses: District of Columbia and Colorado Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law (JD, 2007); Duke University (BA, 2004)
I am an experienced employment lawyer committed to standing up and speaking out for workers’ rights, civil rights, and human rights globally. Through expert advice, strategic litigation, and alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration, I help my clients in the United States and abroad navigate and resolve difficult—and sometimes abusive—workplace situations so they can focus on their careers and wellbeing.
When workplace challenges arise, you may need an attorney to help you understand your rights and protect your career, reputation, and livelihood. With more than 15 years of experience and a proven track record of success handling complex cases involving workplace legal matters, I am dedicated to fighting for you, easing your burden, and achieving an optimal outcome.
Whether you’re up against a U.S. federal government agency, state or local government agency, embassy or foreign mission, international organization, private entity, or nonprofit, I bring specialized expertise to tackle your unique case—no matter how intricate or daunting.
Let me put my experience and dedication to work for you and help you achieve the results you deserve. Your rights and wellbeing are my priority.
Areas of Expertise
Employment Law & Litigation
Specializing in disputes involving harassment and discrimination based on protected classes (e.g., race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability), hostile work environment, retaliation for protected activity or whistleblowing, wrongful termination, disability, reasonable accommodation, workers’ compensation, wage and hour violations, workplace safety violations, employment contracts, severance agreements, employee benefits, and other employment-related issues.
Federal & International Employment Matters
Representing employees in employment matters involving U.S. federal government agencies located nationally and abroad, state and local government agencies, embassies and other foreign missions, and international organizations based in the U.S. and abroad such as the World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, Islamic Development Bank, African Development Bank, and United Nations organs.
Internal Workplace Investigations
Defending employees of the U.S. federal government, state and local government agencies, international organizations, private entities, and nonprofits in complex internal investigations of alleged misconduct, ensuring that investigators and decision-makers follow a fair process, and rebutting or appealing any proposed or final adverse action or disciplinary action.
Testimonials
What Clients Are Saying
Goes the Extra Mile
Mr. King successfully represented me in a complicated employment related case. The time difference between the United States and my overseas location was not an obstacle for Mr. King who was always available 24/7. Mr. King explained each step of the lengthy legal process, always answered my questions with complete honesty and in plain English (not attorney terminology), ensuring that I understood. Mr. King is a skilled mediator who cares about his clients and really does go the “extra mile”.
Federal Employee (Avvo Review)
Knowledgeable and Effective
Mike provided legal advise in a conflict resolution process at the WB group. He provided timely and practical advise, with a candid assessment of chances of success for each step along the way. His advice was fundamental to the successful settlement of the issues at stake.
World Bank Employee (Avvo Review)
Awards & Ratings
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