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Atty. Thomas J. Cawley

Atty. Thomas J. Cawley

Thomas J. Cawley is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, commercial real estate, business litigation and 4 other areas of law.

McLean McLean 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About Thomas J. Cawley at a glance

Thomas J. Cawley is a Partner based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on patent, employment, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1969). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1969) and University of Scranton (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax Bar Association. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas J. Cawley is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, commercial real estate, business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Thomas practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Cawley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. Cawley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Thomas J. Cawley is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas J. Cawley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas J. Cawley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas J. Cawley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas J. Cawley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 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 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 Thomas J. Cawley

Where is Thomas J. Cawley's law office located?
Thomas J. Cawley's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Cawley handle?
Thomas J. Cawley focuses on patent, employment, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Thomas J. Cawley practiced law?
Thomas J. Cawley has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Thomas J. Cawley go to law school?
Thomas J. Cawley earned their education at (LL.B., 1969); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact Thomas J. Cawley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Cawley received?
Thomas J. Cawley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Virginia
- 1969
B.S.
University of Scranton
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1969

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