Sundeep Hora is an experienced litigator and a persevering lawyer for his clients. He has exceptional strategic judgment that he applies to all aspects of his practice. Sundeep was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and recognized by Super Lawyers as a leading civil attorney in Washington, D.C. He has also received the Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent rating, the highest peer review standard awarded to lawyers ranked at the highest level of professional excellence by their peers for their legal expertise, communication skills and ethical standards. Sundeep holds a magna laude degree from the Washington College of Law at American University. It is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. In its work for its individual clients, Sundeep fights to hold powerful people and institutions accountable for their actions and to stand up to those who believe they can get away with their wrongdoing and that their victims should accept unfair treatment. He is a patient and tireless advocate for his clients, putting their interests first and ensuring their voices are heard every step of the way. Sundeep provides services as external general counsel to restaurants, corporations and trade associations. He advises his corporate clients on process avoidance strategies, compliance with legal requirements, contractual obligations, employment contracts and termination of employment. Sundeep represents individuals and companies in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the D.C. Human Rights Office.
He has extensive experience in handling complex civil litigation, including contract disputes, tort (i.e. defamation, fraud, economic influence), workplace discrimination, reprisal, and wage and scheduling issues. Prior to Alderman, Devorsetz & Hora, Sundeep was a litigation partner at Arnold & Porter, LLP, where he worked on pharmaceutical liability cases and various pro bono matters. His volunteer work included representing clients in Pigford v. USDA, a landmark civil rights lawsuit resulting from the government`s discriminatory rejection of USDA loan programs to African-American farmers. Sundeep also worked for U.S. District Court Judge Marvin J. Garbis. Sundeep is active in his community and in the local bar association. He is a member of the DC Board on Professional Responsibility, a nine-member body appointed by the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia that adjudicates attorneys` misconduct cases and is responsible for administering the disciplinary system of D.C. attorneys. For four years, he served as a complaints examiner for the District of Columbia Police Complaints Office, where he adjudicated citizen complaints about police misconduct.