25 years of protecting rights in employment, education, and civil matters across Virginia
Change can be hard. When legal challenges loom, you need practical, reasonable guidance to answer these questions: Do I have rights? What are my legal pathways? Does it makes sense to go down those pathways?
25 years of practice in Virginia. Based out of Roanoke, my practice has taken me all over the state and beyond.
I was raised in Newport, Rhode Island and first came to Virginia to attend James Madison University. After graduation I decided to explore the southwest where I lived for several years and obtained my JD from University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law. After a brief stint in San Francisco to experience the west coast, I returned to the east coast where I began my law career in Virginia as a pro se law clerk for the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
I entered private practice in 2002, and since then have represented individuals and small businesses in tough situations—employment discrimination, civil rights violations, consumer protection violations, breach of contract, fraud, wrongful termination, defamation, and other related tort actions. I have worked with clients throughout the state and in surrounding states, with local counsel.
Down to earth guidance when you need it most
I will listen, ask questions to guide and inform the discussion, and together we will create a clear outline of the relevant issues.
The law is never simple, but I will give you my best practical assessment of the legal pathways available to you and the potential realistic outcomes.
I will provide strategic representation and guidance to advance and resolve your matter, so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
Practical legal advice and representation to protect your most central rights with the goal of achieving the right result for you; no “one size fits all” approach.
"Can my employer do that?"
Navigate difficult employment conditions. Preserve your rights by filing complaints with oversight agencies like the EEOC, Virginia Department of Human Rights, Department of Education, and Virginia Department of Labor. Pursue justice through negotiation, mediation, litigation, and arbitration.
Teachers, administrators, school employees, and Higher Ed Professionals
Challenge recommended dismissals, non-renewals, and tenure decisions. Defend yourself in licensure actions and CPS investigations and appeals. Know your rights as the complainant or respondent in a Title IX investigation.
§1983, Title IX, Title VII, PWFA, EPA, FLSA, Virginia Wage Payment Act, Virginia Human Rights Act
Address constitutional violations. Ensure due process. Assert your rights to equality and free speech.
"It can be rough out there"
Address misrepresentations. Defend your reputation. Protect your business interests and livelihood.
I welcome opportunities to collaborate with other legal professionals to better serve our clients.
Partner with me on complex cases where combined expertise strengthens client representation.
Strategic consultation and professional support for challenging employment and civil rights matters.
Serving as local counsel for out-of-state attorneys handling Virginia matters.
Interested in working together? Contact me to discuss collaboration opportunities.
You don’t have to handle this on your own. Let’s talk about your situation and explore your options.