Atty. Gerald Matthew Ritzert
Gerald Matthew Ritzert is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment litigation, business transactions and 3 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Gerald Matthew Ritzert is a Member based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Ritzert & Leyton, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987), Maryland (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 1987) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S. Finance, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fairfax, Maryland State and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald Matthew Ritzert is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment litigation, business transactions and 3 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Gerald practices at Ritzert & Leyton, P.C. in Fairfax, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Matthew Ritzert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gerald Matthew Ritzert is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gerald Matthew Ritzert is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gerald Matthew Ritzert is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Gerald Matthew Ritzert is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Fairfax 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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