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Aaron Wersing is the founder of the Federal Employment Law Firm of FEDLAW.
His practice focuses on assisting federal employees with a broad array of litigation and transactional matters.
Mr. Wersing’s practice includes the evaluation and resolution of a diverse variety of federal employment matters.
During his many years of practice, Mr. Wersing has helped hundreds of clients win their jobs back, stop discriminatory practices and hostile work environments, reverse suspensions, be granted reasonable accommodations for medical or religious needs, prevent unlawful license revocation, and resolve many other workplace issues.
Mr. Wersing’s experience across virtually all aspects of federal government employment allows him to effectively assist his clients in resolving practically any federal employment issue both efficiently and effectively.
Mr. Wersing graduated from the Georgia State University College of Law with a Doctorate in Jurisprudence and was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award. During law school, Mr. Wersing volunteered at the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, helping underprivileged individuals and families with overwhelming tax burdens.
Mr. Wersing previously attended the University of Georgia, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. While there, Mr. Wersing was a member of the Honors Program, the Dean’s List, and named as a Presidential Scholar.
Mr. Wersing is an active member of his local community. Mr. Wersing acts as a volunteer attorney with Houston Volunteer Lawyers, the pro bono legal aid organization of the Houston Bar Association.
He is also a member of professional legal organizations such as the National Employment Lawyers Association and the American Inns of Court.
In his free time, Mr. Wersing enjoys long-distance cycling and volunteering as an EMT with his local fire department.
Samuel Ballard is a trial attorney at FEDLAW, where he exclusively represents federal employees in a wide range of employment and disciplinary matters. His practice spans the full life cycle of federal-sector litigation, including EEO counseling and investigations, hearings before the EEOC, and appeals before the Office of Federal Operations. He also represents federal employees in proceedings before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Department of Veterans Affairs Disciplinary Appeals Board, and the Personnel Appeals Board. Mr. Ballard guides clients through performance and conduct actions, whistleblower and retaliation claims, reasonable-accommodation disputes, and all facets of federal workplace litigation, providing strategic counsel and steadfast advocacy at every stage.
Before joining FEDLAW, Mr. Ballard practiced at a prominent Washington, D.C. employment-law firm, where he represented public- and private-sector employees in litigation involving Title VII, the ADA, the FLSA, and related federal and local statutes. He served as counsel in hearings, oral arguments, mediations, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial, and he handled a wide range of written advocacy including complaints, motions, briefs, and discovery. He also advised clients on dispute avoidance, and prepared FOIA requests and appeals connected to ongoing litigation.
Prior to focusing on employee-side representation, Mr. Ballard worked in New York and Washington, D.C. at two large law firms, where he advised companies, foreign instrumentalities, and individuals in complex commercial matters. His work included litigation and arbitration involving fraud, racketeering, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, defamation, contract disputes, and regulatory investigations. These roles gave him substantial experience in motion practice, discovery, strategic case development, and client counseling.
Mr. Ballard earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, where he received multiple distinctions for oral advocacy, including the Lawrence J. McKay Prize for Excellence in Moot Court and Best Oralist honors in regional, national, and law-school competitions. He also received the law school’s Legal Writing Award in 2016. He received his B.A. in History from Vassar College, concentrating in U.S. foreign policy. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and New York.
Mr. Ballard approaches each case with meticulous preparation, practical judgment, and a deep commitment to protecting the rights of federal employees. He believes that strong advocacy begins with empowering clients through information and responsive communication.
Outside the office, Mr. Ballard is a voracious reader and an avid fan of the Denver Broncos and New York Mets.
