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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.).

February 28, 2024

Justly Prudent files civil rights lawsuit against County's Nuisance Abatement Board

Justly Prudent files civil rights lawsuit against County's Nuisance Abatement Board

Federal civil rights lawsuit seeks to hold one of the administrative boards for Prince George's County accountable for unlawfully stripping County residents of their constitutional rights.

February 16, 2024

Register to attend U.S. Senate Democratic Candidate Forum (Maryland)

Register to attend U.S. Senate Democratic Candidate Forum (Maryland)

Attorney Howlette will be one of two moderators at NAACP's U.S. Senate Democratic Candidate Forum.

February 7, 2024

**Settlement Announcement**

**Settlement Announcement**

Unlawful discrimination case against federal agency settles on eve of trial!

January 15, 2024

Happy MLK Day!

Happy MLK Day!

Today, we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader who championed justice and equality.

January 3, 2024

JD Howlette Law celebrates 2-year anniversary!

JD Howlette Law celebrates 2-year anniversary!

Today marks a significant milestone for JD Howlette Law, it's our two-year anniversary!

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."

February 21, 2024

JD Howlette Law files wage theft lawsuit to protect worker's rights

JD Howlette Law files wage theft lawsuit to protect worker's rights

Wage theft lawsuit alleges former employers intentionally and maliciously withheld more than $170,000 in wages owed to employee after terminating his employment.

February 13, 2024

Take Action to Support Justice!

Take Action to Support Justice!

Sign one of our justice petitions to lend your voice to the collective call for justice, equity, and accountability.

January 17, 2024

JD Howlette Law welcomes Jesus Hernandez to the team!

JD Howlette Law welcomes Jesus Hernandez to the team!

Jesus Hernandez joins JD Howlette Law as its newest litigation assistant.

January 8, 2024

**January Client Review Highlight**

**January Client Review Highlight**

Big thanks to Shane M. for taking the time to leave such a humbling review.

December 12, 2023

JD Howlette Law files federal civil rights lawsuit against The City of Mt. Rainier and Prince George’s County

JD Howlette Law files federal civil rights lawsuit against The City of Mt. Rainier and Prince George’s County

Federal lawsuit alleges egregious and hostile code enforcement actions taken by DPIE and The City of Mt. Rainier, including solicitation of sexual favors, resulting in destruction of our client's property.

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!

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