MARLON C. GRIFFITH
Trial lawyer. Strategic advisor. Advocate for business owners who refuse to back down.
Your Advocate In The Fight
Founder & Principal Litigator Marlon C. Griffith founded The Griffith Law Group PLLC on a simple belief: every client deserves a fearless, prepared advocate — no matter who sits on the other side.
That belief has earned him recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers — a testament to the skill and discipline he brings to every matter he handles.
For more than three decades, he has stood in courtrooms across the country — representing individuals and businesses in their most serious legal matters.
Whether in the courtroom or the boardroom, his approach has never changed — prepared, fearless, and fully committed to his clients.
Behind every legal matter is something personal — a livelihood, a reputation, a family, a future. Marlon never loses sight of that.
As Chief of the Trial Division at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia — widely regarded as the premier public defense office in the nation — he led over 60 attorneys defending individuals charged with the jurisdiction’s most serious and consequential criminal cases.
He brings that same discipline to every business owner he represents — whether facing business disputes, administrative and licensing matters, or complex legal decisions.
- Business litigation
- Commercial disputes
- Administrative proceedings
- Outside and fractional general counsel
WHETHER IN THE COURTROOM OR THE BOARDROOM
Marlon has spent his career in the fight — trying complex cases before judges and juries across the country.
He has secured dismissals in federal courts and obtained acquittals in matters where the consequences were life altering.
Over time, a pattern emerged.
Too many business owners were walking into high stakes legal situations underprepared — not lacking the will to fight, but lacking the legal foundation to win.
That realization shaped everything about how The Griffith Law Group was built.
Defend David in litigation.
Protect David through proactive counsel.
Litigation or advisory — the role changes. The philosophy doesn’t.
Preparation is how David succeeds.
Experience That Commands Respect
Litigation:
- Securing dismissals in U.S. District Court
- Defending senior executives and government officials
- Handling complex, high exposure litigation
- Leading large trial teams in high stakes cases
- Representing clients in regulatory, licensing, and administrative proceedings
- Obtaining acquittals in serious felony matters
He has been recognized by:
Advisory:
- Serving as outside general counsel for businesses in the $1M to $20M annual revenue range
- Providing fractional and outside general counsel services to growing businesses
- Advising business owners and executives on high stakes legal decisions
- Structuring proactive legal protection for businesses before problems escalate
He has been recognized by:
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review
- Washington DC Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers
- Best Law Firms in Washington DC
He is also the host of Kicking Ass and Taking Names — a podcast where he sits down with business owners, C-Suite executives, and fractional providers for real talk on scaling, leadership, and the mindset that moves businesses from surviving to thriving.
- Marlon's Affiliations
Areas of Focus
Marlon concentrates his practice in:
- Business Litigation
- Business Disputes
- Fractional and Outside General Counsel
- Administrative and Regulatory Matters
- Government Contract Related Matters
He represents clients across Washington, DC, Maryland, and is admitted to practice in multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Education & Admissions
Education
- George Washington University Law School, JD
- Denison University, BA in Economics and Political Science
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- New York
Federal Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association Litigation Section
- District of Columbia Bar Litigation Section
- Past Co Chair, District of Columbia Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Steering Committee
Work With an Advocate Who Prepares to Win
If you are facing litigation or want proactive legal protection for your business, schedule a consultation to discuss your situation.