McCandlish Holton represents employers and insurers in the defense of workers' compensation claims under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. The firm's Richmond office is within minutes of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission's headquarters in Richmond and is centrally located to handle matters before all of the Commission's satellite locations throughout the state. Our lawyers handle all phases of workers' compensation litigation, including hearings and appeals before the Full Commission, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. We also have experience defending Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation claims and Defense Base Act claims. We offer aggressive case management, when appropriate, and use of experienced paralegals and staff for maximum cost-savings to our clients.  We are committed to offering outstanding client communication, early case evaluation and efficient and cost-effective resolution consistent with our clients’ interests.

Members of the Workers' Compensation Practice Group routinely write and lecture on a variety of workers' compensation law issues.

For more information, contact Workers' Compensation Section Chair: Scott C. Ford, Esquire