Atty. Dana Lewis Rust

Atty. Dana Lewis Rust

Dana Lewis Rust is a lawyer practicing administrative law, discrimination, labor & employment and 1 other area of law. Dana received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Richmond Richmond 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (804) 964-1561 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Dana Lewis Rust at a glance

Dana Lewis Rust is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, securities, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of (1988). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1986) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dana Lewis Rust is a lawyer practicing administrative law, discrimination, labor & employment and 1 other area of law
  • Dana received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Dana practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Dana Lewis Rust's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dana Lewis Rust handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Dana Lewis Rust is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Securities Law

Dana Lewis Rust is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Dana Lewis Rust is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Dana Lewis Rust is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Richmond or all attorneys in Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dana Lewis Rust

Where is Dana Lewis Rust's law office located?
Dana Lewis Rust's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dana Lewis Rust handle?
Dana Lewis Rust focuses on employment, securities, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Dana Lewis Rust practiced law?
Dana Lewis Rust has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Dana Lewis Rust go to law school?
Dana Lewis Rust earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Dana Lewis Rust for a consultation?
You can contact Dana Lewis Rust directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dana Lewis Rust received?
Dana Lewis Rust's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1988

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.