Jonathan C. Puth

Jonathan Puth is a founding partner of Correia & Puth and a nationally recognized advocate for employees confronting injustice in the workplace. For over 30 years, he has represented individuals in claims involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and unpaid wages and commissions, as well as whistleblower protection and other violations of employee rights. He also advises and represents executives in the negotiation of employment agreements, compensation packages, and severance arrangements.

Employee Rights Lawyer Serving the Greater Washington D.C. Area

Jonathan is known for his strategic, effective advocacy and for achieving landmark results. He served as co-counsel in Hartman v. Powell, a historic class action that secured more than $565 million in relief for victims of gender discrimination—the largest such award under the Civil Rights Act. For his work as co-counsel in that case, he was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (now Public Justice).

In 2025, Jonathan was named Lawyer of the Year by the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA) for his effective advocacy advancing the law on behalf of employees. That same year, Best Lawyers in America honored him as Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law – Individuals. Jonathan has been recognized annually for years by Best Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine, Super Lawyers, and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards. He frequently represents transgender and disabled individuals in cases involving discrimination in employment, healthcare, and public accommodations. His litigation, appellate work, and policy advocacy have helped shape emerging civil rights protections for working people.

Organizations and Education

Jonathan is a past president of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, where he has served on the Board of Directors since 1998 and currently chairs its Legislative Committee. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the National Trans Bar Association, and the Disability Rights Bar Association. In 2020, Jonathan was inducted into the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in recognition of his sustained professional excellence and contributions to the field.

He earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1992 and his B.A. from the University of Colorado in 1981. Before law school, he advocated for civil rights and the environment for nonprofit organizations and for Congressman John Conyers, Jr. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland, and before the United States Supreme Court.