Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. Employment law firm washington dc

Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.

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Boutique Employment Law Firm


Established in 1982, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a boutique employment law firm based in Washington, D.C., renowned for its deep expertise in federal employment law and government affairs. 

Result-Driven Approach


With a client-focused and results-driven approach, the firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including employment law representation, workplace investigations, government investigations, security clearance assistance, and mediation services.

Dedicated Attorneys


Our expert team of attorneys is dedicated to providing high-caliber services tailored to the unique needs of federal employees and agencies, ensuring effective navigation through complex legal challenges.

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The Supreme Court rejects the Fifth Circuit's narrow test for deadly force, reaffirming the Fourth A
By Michael J. Sgarlat May 30, 2025
The Supreme Court has previously held that when a police officer uses deadly force, he violates the Fourth Amendment when the force used is not “objectively reasonable.” To determine the reasonableness of the force, the Supreme Court requires an assessment of the “totality of the circumstances.”
Federal Circuit: If You Blow the Whistle, Be Professional About It
By Emily A. Shandruk January 28, 2025
The Whistleblower Protection Act (“WPA”) prohibits federal agencies from retaliating against an employee for, among other things, disclosing information reasonably believed to be evidence of a violation of any law, rule, or regulation.
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
By Michael J. Sgarlat January 14, 2025
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act requires federal agencies to consider military services members for any advantage of employment that they would have been entitled to but for their absence for military service obligations.