Peer Voted No. 1 Law Firm in the DMV

The Law Office of Robert A. Ades & Associates, P.C. is a professional licensed corporation

Founded by the late Robert A. Ades in December 1978, with the sole purpose of providing competent legal services exclusively to members of organized labor.

About Us

The Law Offices of Robert A. Ades & Associates, P.C. is a professional corporation licensed in the District of Columbia which also operates as a foreign corporation doing business in the State of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Ades Law Firm was founded by the late Robert A. Ades in December 1978. The Ades Firm has grown from one office in Washington, DC to include principle offices in Landover, Maryland and Springfield, Virginia. The Ades Law Firm was established for the sole purpose of providing competent legal services exclusively to members of organized labor.

This objective has not changed in the past forty seven years. Through the effort and earnest negotiations of union leaders and employers, local union members and their families have received representation in all sorts of legal matters that otherwise may not have been obtainable.

Over the past four decades the Ades Law Firm has successfully provided legal representation to thousands of union members and their dependents. Only on rare occasions has The Law Offices of Robert A. Ades & Associates, P.C. represented private or non-union individuals, and in nearly all of those instances, the individual had some connection or affiliation with organized labor.

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Awards & Recognitions

The Law Offices of Robert A. Ades & Associates, P.C. is constantly recognized for extraordinary legal work on behalf of our clients. Our attorneys have obtained remarkable case results and received national acclaim for courtroom successes. 

Best Law Firm Award

As Published in Washington Magazine December 2007, "WASHINGTON'S TOP LAWYERS 2007"

Best Law Firm Award

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Funds BEST LAW FIRM

Best Law Firm Award

Washington Teachers' Union Retirees' Chapter " OUTSTANDING LAW FIRM 2012"

Best Law Firm Award

Recognition of Support of "22nd Annual US Secret Service 2011"

Best Law Firm Award

RIDGE ROAD TITANS Recognition 2015 BEST LAW FIRM

Best Law Firm Award

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE D.C. #1 33rd Annual 2012

Our Vision

To serve as the premier law firm for clients seeking innovative legal representation and strategic, creative solutions to their most complex legal challenges.

Our Mission

Leveraging our experience and resources to pursue the best possible outcomes, whether in litigation or by way of client advocacy.

Core Values

Integrity, Professionalism, Courtesy and Consideration, Discretion, Objectivity, Teamwork

Our Practice Areas

The Law Offices of Robert A. Ades & Associates, P.C. proudly provides dedicated legal representation to participants with matters in our designated areas of practice. Our commitment is to deliver experienced, strategic counsel without financial barriers.

Participants receive legal services on an unrestricted and unlimited basis, with no attorney’s fees unless otherwise specifically indicated. We believe access to quality legal representation should be clear, dependable, and comprehensive.
All covered matters arising within the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area (DMV) are fully included under this representation.

Our focus is simple: provide strong advocacy, trusted guidance, and unwavering support when it matters most. Click here to learn more.
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General

Legal Consultations, Legal Document Review, Preparation of Simple Legal Documents, Notary Service, etc.

Consumer Law

Bankruptcy (with or without assets), Wage Earner Plans, Major Consumer Contracts, Medical Insurance Claims, Collection or Defense of Debt Actions, etc.

Family Law

Uncontested Divorce or Annulment, Contested Divorce or Annulment, Preparation of Prenuptial, Postnuptial, or Property Settlement Agreements, etc.

Bankruptcy Law

Bankruptcy law in the United States is a federal framework that allows honest debtors to obtain a “fresh start” by discharging most debts, while ensuring creditors are repaid in an orderly and fair manner.

Administrative Law

Social Security Disability Applications, Social Security Reconsideration Applications, Social Security Appeals, etc.

Criminal Law

Misdemeanor Charges, Juvenile Charges, Felony Charges, Criminal Domestic Violence Charges, Civil Domestic Violence Cases, Civil Protection Orders.

Immigration Matters

Visa Petitions, Naturalization Applications, Deportation Hearings, Labor Certifications, Hearings before the Immigration and Naturalization Service, I-130 Relative Alien Petitions, Political Asylum Applications, etc.

Real Property Law

Real property law, also known as real estate law, is a branch of civil law that governs the ownership, use, and transfer of land and any permanent structures or resources attached to it, including buildings, fences, and natural resources.

Our Attorneys

Our team of experienced attorneys brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to every case. With decades of combined legal expertise, they are committed to providing strategic, effective, and personalized representation for each client. You can trust our attorneys to advocate vigorously on your behalf and guide you confidently through even the most complex legal matters.

Our Office Locations

 With offices conveniently located throughout the DMV, we provide trusted legal representation wherever you need us.

District of Columbia

80 M Street SE Suite 330
Washington, DC 20003.
+1 202-452-8080

Maryland

4301 Garden City Drive Suite 300 Landover, MD 20785
+1 301-459-3333

Virginia

5419B Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
+1 703-642-9500

What Our Clients Say

Below are high-impact client testimonials categorized by our firm’s strengths:

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“A trusted partner. They take a genuine interest in our objectives and have exceeded our expectations. Thanks!”

Ash Wilkins, Sr
Washington, D.C.
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“I was initially overwhelmed by the complexities of estate law, but the team at Ades made everything easy.”

Jessica Smith
Oxon Hill, Maryland
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“The lawyers at this firm are outstanding advocates. They fought for me as if I were family. Gratitude”

Steve Rogers
Arlington, Virginia