Atty. Joan McKenna
Joan McKenna is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, tort defense litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Joan received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Joan McKenna is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, immigration, and business attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir (1994). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1994) and Brown University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Section) Virginia Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Section) Richmond Bar Association Virginia Women Attorneys Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan McKenna is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, tort defense litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Joan received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Joan practices in Richmond, VA
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Joan McKenna's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan McKenna handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joan McKenna is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joan McKenna is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joan McKenna is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Joan McKenna is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joan McKenna is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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.
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