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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Charlottesville, VA
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Showing 20 employment lawyers in Charlottesville, VA
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The Goodman Law Firm
205 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 962-3000 cvillelawyer.com
Geraty, Holub & MacQueen, PLC
620 Woodbrook Dr # 5B, Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 971-8303 ghmdisability.com
Coffield PLC
123 E Main St Suite 100, #8, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 218-3133 coffieldlaw.com
MartinWren, P.C.
400 Locust Ave #1, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 817-3100 martinwrenlaw.com
MichieHamlett
310 4th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 623-9821 michiehamlett.com
Marks & Harrison - Personal Injury Attorney - Charlottesville
440 Premier Cir, Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 771-1892 marksandharrison.com
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
946 Grady Ave Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-4961 allenandallen.com
Ritchie Law Firm
1807 Seminole Trail Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 979-6123 ritchielawfirm.com
Kendall Law Firm
259 Hydraulic Ridge Rd STE 103, Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 227-5977 kendalllawfirm.net
Livingston Law Group, PLLC
250 W Main St #210, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 218-7772 livingstonlawgroup.com
Tremblay & Smith Attys
105 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 977-4455 tremblaysmith.com
Royer Caramanis
200 Garrett St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 260-8767 rc.law
Haynes Law Group, P.C.
375 Four Leaf Ln Ste 202, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 220-6088 hayneslawpc.com
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
103 E Water St Suites 201 & 202, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-8851 cvlas.org
Davidson & Kitzmann, PLC
413 7th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 972-9600 dklawyers.com
Jones & Jenkins LLP
917 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-4138 jonesandgreen.com
Flora Pettit PC
530 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 979-1400 fplegal.com
Wilson & Hajek, LLC
555 Rosemont Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 202-8181 winjurylaw.com
Charles M. Henter
609 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 817-1840 henterlaw.com
MichieHamlett: David W. Thomas
500 Court Square STE 300, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 951-7200 mhlrt.com
Employment lawyers in Charlottesville Virginia assist with workplace disputes including wrongful termination discrimination and wage claims. Virginia is an at-will employment state but has specific laws protecting employees under the Virginia Human Rights Act. Local lawyers can help navigate state and federal claims in the Charlottesville area.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Charlottesville Cost?
Employment lawyers in Virginia typically charge an hourly rate ranging from 200 to 500 dollars per hour. Some lawyers offer free initial consultations and may work on a contingency fee basis for certain cases like unpaid wages. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file an employment claim in Virginia?
For most discrimination claims under the Virginia Human Rights Act you have 300 days to file with the state agency. For federal claims under Title VII you generally have 180 days. Wage claims under the Virginia Wage Payment Act must be filed within three years.
Can I be fired for no reason in Virginia?
Yes Virginia is an at-will employment state meaning an employer can fire you for any reason or no reason unless it violates a specific law. However you cannot be fired based on race gender religion age disability or for engaging in protected activity like reporting safety violations.
What damages can I recover in a Virginia employment lawsuit?
You may recover back pay front pay emotional distress damages and attorney fees. In discrimination cases there are caps on compensatory damages based on employer size. Wage claims can recover unpaid wages plus liquidated damages.
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