Top Workers Compensation Lawyers Near Me in Richmond Area

Stephen concentrates his practice on workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. After graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law, he quickly developed his skills as a trial attorney, trying approximately 50 personal injury jury trials to a verdict in his first four years of practice! An AV Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, he lobbies on behalf of injured workers at the Virginia General Assembly.. While his primary focus after law school was in personal injury, Stephen began to lean into workers’ compensation claims. He has fought for injured workers in hundreds of cases, and when necessary, represents them in the highest courts, including the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has been involved in numerous cases that set significant precedents in this area of law, including benefits and settlements in excess of a million dollars. In 2021, he helped a well-deserving client receive an award of $5,300,000 – the second-largest workers’ compensation settlement in the history of Virginia, according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly. In 2021, it was the third largest settlement of any kind in the Commonwealth.. He is an active member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), where he serves on the board of governors and is the legislative co-chair of their Workers’ Compensation Section. He’s also active within the Richmond Bar Association, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and is a Fellow within the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Because of his tireless work on behalf of his clients, Stephen has been recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as a 2021 Leader in The Law. Stephen has also been selected as a Virginia Super Lawyer, and a Best Lawyer in America since 2016. The Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group named him one of the Nation’s Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorneys in 2021, among many other accolades in the legal profession.. Stephen spends much of his free time working on his race car, as he regularly races in the NASA Mid-Atlantic region circuit. He has numerous wins and class championships to his name. Stephen also enjoys supporting the Liverpool F.C. soccer team with his wife Jennifer, and spending time with their three children.. Bar Admissions. Court Admissions. Honors. Professional Affiliations. Media. Published Work

My practice is solely focused on representing the injured in workers' compensation claims and personal injury cases in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  I also serve as a Guardian ad litem in infant settlement cases.

Michele is the principal owner of the INJURED WORKERS LAW FIRM. She limits her practice to ONLY REPRESENTING INJURED WORKERS ANYWHERE IN VIRGINIA.  Michele has a TEAM of legal professionals that include three other attorneys. She has her main office in Richmond and another office to meet with clients in Fairfax Virginia.. Michele is the author of the book, “Ultimate Guide to Workers’ Compensation in Virginia”, Everything You Need To Know If You’ve Been Hurt On The Job. Michele has made it available for Free to anyone who orders it. Call our office to get it shipped to you FREE. Call toll free. Michele is an advocate to making certain every injured worker knows their rights.. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, she graduated in the top of her class from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 1989.  Immediately following law school, she clerked for the State Court of Appeals, gaining extensive experience and insight into workers’ compensation matters by researching and drafting opinions on the technical aspects of this area of law.  Michele began practicing law in 1990.  In 2007, she created Injured Workers’ Law Firm to help injured workers exclusively with their workers’ compensation needs across the state of Virginia.. Be sure to visit for a lots of useful information. Michele has lectured and written about various areas of the law, including workers’ compensation seminars for other lawyers.  She is a member of many professional organizations, including the Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association and Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group.  Michele is a native of Richmond, with deep connections in this community.

Lauren Carroll practiced regulatory healthcare law for seven years. In her practice, she represented a variety of healthcare providers, including serving as in-house counsel for a national medical supplier for the past four years.  Armed with this background in the healthcare system, Lauren began representing individuals who were hurt on the job secure maximum workes' compensation benefits.  In 2014, Lauren along with five other lawyers founded Commonwealth Law Group, continuing her practice of assisting Virginians who were injured on the job recover their maximum workers’ compensation benefits.. Through this work, Lauren developed expertise in ensuring that her clients received the benefits they deserve. Lauren’s extensive background in the healthcare legal field gives her a unique perspective when working with doctors, hospitals, government agencies such as Medicare, and medical suppliers to obtain important healthcare benefits for her clients.. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University, Lauren pursued her Juris Doctor at the University of Richmond School of Law. In law school, Lauren was manuscripts editor for the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology and a senior staff member of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest.. Lauren is an active member of the Richmond legal community and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. She has served on the board of directors for a local adult day services provider and for the University of Richmond School of Law Young Graduate Association. She co-authored an article for the Virginia Medical Law Report entitled “Medicare Part D: A Summary” and a presentation for attorneys entitled “The Federal Stark Law: What Every Corporate Lawyer Needs to Know.”. Lauren was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2005 and is licensed to practice in Virginia State court and in the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission.

I’m Corey Pollard, a Virginia trial lawyer for injured people, disabled adults and children, and accident victims with Jenkins Block & Associates, founded in 1977. The Firm’s legacy speaks for itself.. I’ve had the opportunity at Jenkins Block & Associates to help people in their time of need. Most of my cases involve either: (1) a seriously injured worker who faces permanent disability and wage loss; (2) a disabled adult whose combination of physical and mental health impairments prevents him or her from working full-time; (3) a disabled child whose medical condition prevents him or her from functioning at the same level as peers; or (4) a negligently caused serious injury arising out of a car accident or tractor-trailer accident. Many of our cases come from other lawyers who know we can handle the complex nature of Virginia workers’ compensation and Social Security disability claims, health care providers, and past clients for whom we have obtained fair compensation and disability benefits.. Many of the cases I handle involve more than one area of law. The rules and regulations that govern Virginia workers compensation, Social Security disability, Long-term disability, personal injury, and employment law matters are connected. For example, if you are injured in a car accident while on the job, you have rights under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act and Virginia personal injury laws. If the accident causes severe injuries that restrict you to light duty, your employer must comply with federal employment laws. And if your accident prevents you from returning to work, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. This interaction between workers’ comp, disability, injury, and employment law is why I limit my practice to these areas. I’ll use every available legal option to get you the payment you deserve.. I like helping people get justice under the law, and I like to write about the law. Educating injured workers, disabled adults, accident victims, employees, and labor union members about their legal rights is important to me. I’m the author of An Injured Employee’s Guide to Virginia Workers’ Compensation, which you can get a copy of by sending me an email. I’m also the author of an extensive website and blog, which you’re reading right now. Because of my legal writing, I’m often contacted by other attorneys and members of the general public to answer questions about legal issues in Virginia workers’ compensation, FMLA, and Social Security disability claims.. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Leigh, our dog, Simba, and playing basketball and golf. When I’m in the mood for punishment, I cheer on my favorite football team, the Washington Redskins.. My Background. Born and raised in Newport News, Virginia, I traveled down Interstate-64 to earn my Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the College of William & Mary, where I was a varsity swimmer. I earned my law degree, cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law. In law school I served on the Client Counseling & Negotiation Board, the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest, and and was selected as a teaching assistant in Legal Research and Writing.. I began my legal career as an associate attorney with Whitt & Del Bueno, a workers’ compensation and liability defense firm that represents many of Virginia’s largest employers and insurers. But representing insurance companies and employers who put profits over people was not how I wanted to spend my career. That’s why I switched to plaintiffs’ work and ran Dozier Internet Law Firm, a boutique litigation firm that represented people like you in internet defamation, copyright, and trademark matters, before joining Jenkins Block & Associates.. Legal Advice Disclaimer. I am a licensed attorney in Virginia. I do provide legal advice, but only to my clients – people who have a written retainer agreement with me – and I will not provide legal advice through this website. Please do not act on anything you read on the internet. Though I might write about a legal issue that is relevant to the facts of your case and your situation, my articles should not be considered legal advice. High-quality, professional legal advice requires an in-depth discussion with you about your case, an investigation into all relevant facts – good and bad, and research into the relevant statutes and case laws.. Let’s Work Together to Win Your Case. Please give me a call at  or email me at  to see how we can help you resolve your work injury, disability, personal injury, or labor and employment law case. Let’s get started together on your road to financial, emotional, and physical recovery.

I have over twenty-five years of experience as an attorney, handling insurance defense, premise liability, automobile accidents, personal injury, workers compensation and commercial matters.  I have been licensed to practice law in four states, including Virginia and Pennsylvania.   I also act as a Guardian ad Litem for children in Virginia.   I have a variety of litigation experience that gives me an unique perspective on cases and situations.

I am an attorney primarily focused on representing injured workers in workers' compensation claims. I am detail-oriented and will always place my clients' interests first and foremost without exception. I pride myself on communicating regularly with and being available for my clients, and focusing on listening to their concerns and wishes. I believe it is very important for clients to not only know what is going on, but to truly understand the underlying details of their case so they can make informed decisions. My philosophy is there are no wrong or stupid questions when it comes to your case, and my role is to keep you fully informed. Many times, navigating the legal system can be difficult even with assistance, but I will make sure you understand all the details to your satisfaction.

I am an associate with Ford Richardson, PC, in their Southwest, Virginia office, where my practice focuses on the defense of workers' compensation claims, and general liability claims. I also handle insurance coverage and first party claims and EUOs. Prior to joining Ford Richardson, I was in solo general practice for seven years, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, business law and litigation, employment law and criminal defense. I have been practicing law for almost 18 years. My career began in Virginia, where I practiced from 2000-2007, and 2010 to the present My main areas of practice have been workers compensation, and general liability. I have represented both claimants and employers in workers' compensation claims and have represented plaintiffs and defendants in general liability matters on both the trial and appellate level. In 2007, I moved to Little Rock, Arkansas and joined the firm of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, where I focused my practice on defense of employers in workers' compensation claims, insurance coverage, general liability and investigation and defense of third-party claims against insurers.I returned to Virginia in 2010, and my solo practice began in 2011. I started with McCandlish Holton Morris in November, 2017. I joined Ford Richardson at its founding, on May 1, 2018.Areas of practice: workers' compensation, personal injury, business law and litigation, employment law, criminal defense.

Christian Kline joined the Injured Workers Law Firm team in early 2021. Christian Kline is a Virginia workers compensation attorney who is always thrilled to serve and advocate for injured workers in Virginia. He brings a great deal of excitement and dedication to the representation of each of his clients and the IWLF team. Having grown up in Yorktown, Virginia, Christian is honored and eager to be working on the behalf of our great citizens.. He received his bachelor's in History from the University of Virginia. He attended law school at Regent University School of Law. In his free time, Christian enjoys playing basketball and snowboarding. On the weekends, you can find him hiking, watching sports, or spending time with family and friends.. AREAS OF PRACTICE:Workers’ CompensationEDUCATION:Regent University School of LawThe University of Virginia, Bachelor in History

Bryn Swartz is a workers' compensation attorney in Richmond, Virginia, and the owner of Pathfinder Injury Law. Throughout his career, Bryn has handled hundreds of Workers’ Compensation cases and recovered millions of dollars in benefits for his clients.. Bryn was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated in the top 7 percent of his class from Randolph-Macon College with membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He attended law school at the University of Richmond, from which he graduated magna cum laude, in the top 11 percent of his class, and with membership in the prestigious Walter Scott McNeill Law Honor Society.. Bryn has handled hundreds of workers’ compensation claims. He began his legal career as a prosecutor in criminal court before transitioning to private practice. After that, he moved on to work at a worker’s compensation firm in Richmond where he represented injured workers. He subsequently moved on to another firm where he defended insurance companies in workers’ compensation claims, giving him invaluable perspective into the tricks insurance companies play. However, that line of work didn’t really click with Bryn. He wanted to help people get their lives back on track, not defend a massive corporation’s finances.. To that end, Bryn began representing injured workers again at a firm in Richmond. However, he realized he could offer his clients a higher level of service by striking out alone. He founded Pathfinder Injury Law to pursue that goal and to give every client the diligent, attentive service they need in the midst of a work-related injury.. Bryn is a member of various professional associations including the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and he is well-known amongst his peers in the Virginia workers’ compensation bar as a diligent and resourceful lawyer. Bryn has been recognized as a Top Attorney Award for Workers’ Compensation and Client Satisfaction.. Outside of law, Bryn loves mountain biking and hanging out with his family, and he also enjoys cooking, travel, music, and playing with his dogs.

Brody Reid is an experienced and zealous trial attorney.  Focusing on assisting injured individuals and their families during tough times, Brody has worked tirelessly to help individuals in his hometown in the years since law school. Throughout his career, Brody has successfully represented over a thousand clients in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Civil litigation through jury trials, bench trials, and administrative proceedings.. Brody has appeared successfully before the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, Workers’ Compensation Commission, Circuit Court jury trials around Virginia, and General District Court trials.. Brody’s commitment to his community and to the people that live here led him to co-found Reid Goodwin and focus on the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, and civil litigation. Outside the office he is involved in several community service organizations, active in politics and races endurance events around Richmond.

Brad Goodwin represented countless clients in a wide variety of areas of law, including workers compensation, personal injury, domestic and family law, civil litigation, estate planning, employment law, criminal and traffic law.  Over time Brad has focused his practice primarily on helping injured workers pursue their claims through the Workers’ Compensation Commission, although he also dedicates some time to assisting clients in other cases where he has vast experience.. After a brief time practicing in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Brad returned to the Richmond area in 2010 to co-found Reid Goodwin.  Brad has a strong commitment to being involved in the community and helping to ensure the residents of the Richmond area receive the representation and attention they deserve.. Brad has argued successfully in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Virginia Employment Commission, and numerous Circuit Courts, General District Courts and administrative proceedings all throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.. In his spare time, Brad has a passion for music and athletics.  Brad has been a member of multiple musical groups, often volunteering his time to provide entertainment at charity events.  He also participates in various recreational leagues and races throughout the year.