Atty. Thomas Dorsey
I joined Daugherty Luckey as an Associate in May 2025. Before joining the firm, I practiced civil litigation at a national law firm in Northern Virginia, where I represented businesses and institutional clients in a wide variety of civil disputes.
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Thomas Dorsey is an Associate based in Manassas, Virginia, practicing at Daugherty Luckey PLLC. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2020). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Manassas, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- I joined Daugherty Luckey as an Associate in May 2025
- Before joining the firm, I practiced civil litigation at a national law firm in Northern Virginia, where I represented businesses and institutional clients in a wide variety of civil disputes
- I’ve also served in government, including as an Attorney-Advisor at the U.S
- Office of Special Counsel, where my work centered on federal government investigations of whistleblower disclosures across the executive branch
- I began my legal career clerking for Judge Randolph Beales on the Court of Appeals of Virginia, where I gained broad experience in Virginia appellate practice and appellate advocacy
- I earned my J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law in May 2020
- During law school, I served as the Executive Editor of the University of Richmond Law Review
- I also spent time working on tax litigation procedure for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, and I interned for Justice Cleo Powell of the Supreme Court of Virginia
- I am excited to focus my practice on family law matters and Virginia appeals
- My approach to practicing law reflects my belief that quality legal advocacy starts with listening
- I strive to make sure my clients feel heard both by me and by the court
- I take the time to learn what matters most to them and tailor a strategy around their goals
- At the same time, I love the challenge of crafting creative, high-level legal arguments, especially in appellate cases where strong writing and analytical skills can make all the difference
- Having worked in both of Virginia’s appellate courts and practiced in the courts of Northern Virginia, I look forward to bringing a broad base of litigation expertise to your case
- I have been a member of the Virginia Bar since 2020
- Outside the office, I’m an avid sports fan who also enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with my energetic Sheltie, Chester
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Thomas Dorsey's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Dorsey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas Dorsey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Manassas 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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