Atty. Daniel E. Farrington
Daniel E. Farrington founded Farrington Law in 2003 and is the firm’s Managing Partner.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving McLean, VA
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About Daniel E. Farrington at a Glance
Daniel E. Farrington is a employment and litigation attorney based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Active and District of Columbia, Active. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1998) and University of Florida (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel E. Farrington
- Daniel E. Farrington founded Farrington Law in 2003 and is the firm’s Managing Partner
- Dan founded the firm on the belief that clients facing employment law challenges are best served by a boutique team of highly-skilled attorneys who can develop a deep understanding of their clients’ businesses
- For almost 20 years, Dan has been advising and counseling employers in all aspects of the increasingly complex myriad of federal, state and local laws governing the employer-employee relationship
- Dan has extensive experience with claims involving discrimination, wage and hour law violations, accommodations for disabled employees, the Family and Medical Leave Act, trade secrets, non-competition agreements and more
- Traveling regularly to meet his clients’ needs, Dan defends employers in litigation around the United States
- In recent years, Dan has represented clients in lawsuits in federal and state trial courts in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia
- In addition to his trial-level practice, Dan has successfully represented clients in appeals before the United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Third, Fourth and District of Columbia Circuits, and the Maryland Court of Special Appeals
- Most notably, Dan successfully argued the case of Rederford v
- US Airways, Inc. before the First Circuit in 2009, which established for the first time in a federal court of appeals the legal principle that an employment discrimination claim seeking only the equitable relief of reinstatement was subject to discharge in bankruptcy
- Dan has guest lectured at the University of Maryland School of Law and speaks and writes regularly about employment law issues
- Dan’s been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of Washington’s top lawyers and earned the Sodexo Law Department’s “Spirit of Partnership” award
- Dan graduated with a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1994 and received his J.D., cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1998
- Before founding Farrington Law, Dan was an employment litigator in the Washington, D.C. office of O’Melveny & Myers LLP and served as in-house employment counsel to the United States Senate
- Immediately after law school, Dan served as a law clerk to the Honorable J. Frederick Motz, then Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel E. Farrington's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel E. Farrington handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in McLean.
Employment Law in McLean
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in McLean
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in McLean
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 McLean 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 venue, 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.
McLean Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a McLean-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in McLean Choose Daniel E. Farrington
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel E. Farrington's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, Active and District of Columbia, Active, Daniel E. Farrington can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Daniel E. Farrington can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in McLean
A McLean-based practice means Daniel E. Farrington attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel E. Farrington Handles in McLean
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