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Noteworthy Recent Filings

October 17, 2023 - Washington, DC

 

We filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development alleging unlawful

 discrimination against Arab-American on basis of ethnicity and national origin in the administration of a federally-financed program.

Ak v. U.S. Dep't of Housing and Urban Development (D. Md.).

November 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday!

November 14, 2023

**Settlement Announcement**

**Settlement Announcement**

Settlement reached in federal civil rights case that alleged unlawful discrimination under Fair Housing Act.

October 17, 2023

JD Howlette Law files unlawful discrimination lawsuit against U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

JD Howlette Law files unlawful discrimination lawsuit against U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Federal lawsuit alleges U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development unlawfully discriminated against Arab-American in federally-financed program.

August 2, 2023

JD Howlette Law takes on discriminatory housing case in Tampa, Florida

JD Howlette Law takes on discriminatory housing case in Tampa, Florida

The case seeks justice for an elderly African American tenant who faced egregious discrimination by a landlord while leasing an apartment.

July 17, 2023

DC Superior Court grants summary judgment in favor of client

DC Superior Court grants summary judgment in favor of client

We successfully quash (frivolous) lawsuit that sought more than $4,000,000 for "the theft of a little girl's dream."

June 26, 2023

Welcome Pablo Mena!

Welcome Pablo Mena!

Pablo Mena joins JD Howlette Law as its summer intern for 2023.

June 19, 2023

Happy Juneteenth!

Happy Juneteenth!

JD Howlette Law wishes everyone a safe and happy Juneteenth!

June 1, 2023

Happy Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month!

Join us in celebrating the power of inclusivity this Pride Month!

May 19, 2023

**Litigation Success Update**

**Litigation Success Update**

DC Superior Court dismisses frivolous case filed against our client.

May 15, 2023

JD Howlette Law files federal civil rights lawsuit to protect small minority business owner

JD Howlette Law files federal civil rights lawsuit to protect small minority business owner

Federal civil rights lawsuit seeks justice for second minority business owner who was deprived of equal protection under the law at Iverson Mall by Prince George's County.

November 17, 2023

JD Howlette Law officially launches civil rights division

JD Howlette Law officially launches civil rights division

We gathered at the D.C. office with friends, family, and clients to celebrate the launch of Justy Prudent, the new division of the firm that will focus on civil rights and constitutional tort litigation.

November 9, 2023

JD Howlette Law defends military veteran in legal battle against property restoration company

JD Howlette Law defends military veteran in legal battle against property restoration company

Counterclaim alleges unfair and deceptive trade practices on the part of property restoration company.

September 13, 2023

JD Howlette Law files unlawful retaliation lawsuit against U.S. Department of Justice

JD Howlette Law files unlawful retaliation lawsuit against U.S. Department of Justice

Federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that U.S. Department of Justice unlawfully retaliated against stellar federal employee for participating in the EEO process.

July 28, 2023

JD Howlette Law sponsors Just The Beginning (JTB) legal pipeline initiative

JD Howlette Law sponsors Just The Beginning (JTB) legal pipeline initiative

Our team had the privilege of hearing oral arguments presented by an astonishing group of high school students.

June 30, 2023

**Litigation Success Update**

**Litigation Success Update**

Court awards client $75,000 in defamation lawsuit!

June 22, 2023

JD Howlette Law files appeal in federal equal protection lawsuit

JD Howlette Law files appeal in federal equal protection lawsuit

Appeal filed with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals seeks to vindicate small business owner's civil rights.

June 14, 2023

**June Client Review Highlight**

**June Client Review Highlight**

Big thanks to Nathaniel H. for taking time to leave such a humbling review.

May 29, 2023

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!

Take time today to remember and honor those who gave their lives in defense of our great nation.

May 16, 2023

Attorney Rani Allan joins the team!

Attorney Rani Allan joins the team!

Rani Allan joins JD Howlette Law as its newest associate attorney.

April 22, 2023

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

850 trees planted in 2023 thus far under our One-for-One Pledge!

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