OUR FIRM

Devoted Exclusively to Labor and Employment Law across Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia

Meet Our Experts

Qualified Attorneys

Founding Partner

Ardra M. O’Neal is a founding partner of O’Neal & Sapperstein and has devoted more than 27 years to the practice of labor and employment law. She represents executives, employers, and professionals in complex workplace disputes, litigation, investigations, and high-stakes employment matters, providing strategic counsel and strong advocacy tailored to each client.

Partner

Ethan S. Sapperstein is an experienced employment law attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing professionals, executives, and organizations in a wide range of workplace matters. He advises and advocates for clients in employment disputes, litigation, contract negotiations, and compliance-related issues, offering practical and strategic guidance across diverse industries.

Meet Our Team

Experienced Support Staff

Founding Partner

Ardra M. O’Neal is a founding partner of O’Neal & Sapperstein and has devoted more than 27 years to the practice of labor and employment law. She represents executives, employers, and professionals in complex workplace disputes, litigation, investigations, and high-stakes employment matters, providing strategic counsel and strong advocacy tailored to each client.

Partner

Ethan S. Sapperstein is an experienced employment law attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing professionals, executives, and organizations in a wide range of workplace matters. He advises and advocates for clients in employment disputes, litigation, contract negotiations, and compliance-related issues, offering practical and strategic guidance across diverse industries.

What We Do

Solving Problems On The Job

Problems on the job don’t resolve themselves. They escalate. A complaint becomes an investigation. A dispute becomes litigation. A misstep becomes a liability. O’Neal & Sapperstein exists for exactly these moments — to solve problems on the job before they define your career or your organization.

 

Who We Serve

Employment Lawyers in the DMV

O'Neal & Sapperstein represents people and organizations at moments when professional judgment matters most. Our practice is devoted exclusively to labor and employment law. We advise individuals whose careers have been disrupted by discrimination or retaliation, and we counsel organizations navigating employment risk in complex, fast-moving environments. In both contexts, our work is defined by discretion, strategic clarity, and disciplined execution.

Representation for Individuals

We represent individuals who have invested years in building their reputations and expect accountability when their careers are compromised. Our plaintiff-side matters often involve individuals who are trusted leaders, top performers, or subject-matter experts — suddenly facing retaliation or exclusion after raising concerns or asserting their rights.

Counsel for Employers

We advise mid-size organizations that recognize employment law risk as an operational issue — not merely a legal one. Our employer clients often include nonprofits, healthcare-adjacent businesses, trade associations, and government contractors managing rapid growth, regulatory pressure, or limited HR infrastructure.