Mary E. Pivec

Mary E. Pivec: Dedicated Management-Side Immigration and Employment Attorney

For over 45 years, Mary E. Pivec has provided unparalleled legal representation to employers facing complex immigration and employment challenges. Based in Woodbridge, Virginia, and operating through Pivec & Associates PLLC, Ms. Pivec is a dedicated management-side attorney specializing in immigration enforcement and labor protections, firmly believing in the crucial link between these two vital areas. Her extensive experience encompasses a broad range of cases, from meticulous I-9 compliance audits to robust worksite enforcement, and she consistently defends her clients against government investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.

Ms. Pivec’s practice is rooted in a deep understanding of both immigration law and employment regulations, allowing her to navigate intricate legal landscapes and advocate powerfully on behalf of her clients. She skillfully handles civil and criminal proceedings, proactively investigates immigration-related discrimination claims, and expertly presents cases in administrative hearings and appeals. Her commitment to strategic defense is particularly evident in her extensive experience serving as first chair in numerous diverse administrative hearings and appeals, consistently securing favorable outcomes for her employer clients.

She’s recognized as a leading expert in her field, evidenced by numerous accolades including being recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1991, inclusion in “The Washington Post’s” “Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers” and “Best Lawyers in America,” and recognition as a Fellow of the American Bar Association’s College of Labor and Employment Attorneys. Her deep understanding of labor law and litigation has earned her significant recognition, including “Baltimore and Washington DC’s Top Attorneys,” and she’s been ranked in “Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers” in Employment Litigation-Defense by Super Lawyersmagazine.

Ms. Pivec's expertise extends beyond traditional litigation to include a focus on addressing critical issues such as anti-discrimination, business challenges, and defending employers against wage and hour claims. Her proactive approach and detailed knowledge of relevant regulations ensure that her clients receive comprehensive legal counsel and strategic protection. She is also a recognized specialist in labor law—management, union, and a recognized focus on Defendants, Employment, and Labor cases.

Practice Areas: Ms. Pivec's diverse legal expertise allows her to address a wide spectrum of employment and immigration matters, including:

• Immigration Law: I-9 compliance, worksite enforcement, immigration enforcement defense, discrimination investigations, and administrative hearings related to immigration matters.
• Employment Law: Wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims, compliance with federal and state employment laws, and representation in various employment-related legal proceedings.
• Labor Law: Management-side representation in union-related matters, collective bargaining agreements, and labor disputes.
• Litigation - Labor and Employment: Strategic defense and representation in complex labor and employment litigation matters.

Education & Credentials: Ms. Pivec is a highly respected and experienced attorney with a long-standing commitment to protecting the rights and interests of her employer clients. Her dedication and expertise have solidified her position as a leading legal advocate in the field of immigration and employment law.

• Awards & Recognition: Recognized: Immigration Law, Practice Area: Employment Law - Individuals, Practice Area: Employment Law - Management, Practice Area: Labor Law - Management, Practice Area: Labor Law - Union, Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Special Focus: Anti-Discrimination, Special Focus: Business, Special Focus: Defendants, Special Focus: Employment, Special Focus: Labor, Fellow, ABA College of Labor and Employment Attorneys
• Bar Admissions: Admitted to practice law in Virginia.

Affiliations: American Bar Association (ABA) – College of Labor and Employment Attorneys. The Best Lawyers in America – Immigration Law.

Contact Information: Mary E. Pivec, Pivec & Associates PLLC, Woodbridge, Virginia. For more information about Mary Pivec's practice and her role at Pivec & Associates PLLC, please visit her profile.