Atty. David Alan Walsh

Atty. David Alan Walsh

David Alan Walsh is a lawyer practicing tax, erisa, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Reston Reston 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About David Alan Walsh at a glance

David Alan Walsh is a Partner based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1998) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Alan Walsh is a lawyer practicing tax, erisa, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Cooley LLP in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Walsh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Walsh 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.

David Alan Walsh is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Alan Walsh is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Alan Walsh is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Reston 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Alan Walsh

Where is David Alan Walsh's law office located?
David Alan Walsh's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Walsh handle?
David Alan Walsh focuses on employment, tax, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Alan Walsh practiced law?
David Alan Walsh has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David Alan Walsh go to law school?
David Alan Walsh earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact David Alan Walsh for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Alan Walsh received?
David Alan Walsh's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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