“Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only.”
James 1:22
About
Biography
A thoughtful and creative advisor, Mike DeCamps helps employers, executives, and businesses of all sizes resolve workplace and business conflicts. Mike understands the importance of assessing and resolving issues efficiently and timely, but remains a valuable resource when businesses are faced with complex employment or commercial litigation. As your legal partner, he addresses your business needs with a keen, in-depth knowledge of employment law and commercial disputes.
Mike supports resolving your workplace and business issues before they escalate, and will serve your business interests with intensity and care. He offers consultative guidance on issues including:
employment contracts
discrimination
restrictive covenants
retaliation claims
workplace policies and procedures
wrongful discharge
wage and hour disputes
Mike also brings his talents to a wide range of other civil litigation disputes including commercial, contract, local government, and personal injury matters. Mike enjoys giving back to his community and has done pro bono work for several non-profit and community organizations.
Mike joined Sands Anderson in 1986.
Professional Highlights
Defended and prosecuted class action wage and hour lawsuits and federal WARN Act Claims
Defended several Virginia localities in claims brought by citizens or trade associations challenging administrative or regulatory actions involving civil rights and employment issues
Represented a corporation owning a nationally known tourism site in the resolution of corporate governance disputes
Represented a national real estate developer in defense of fraud and breach of contract claims involving an urban retail center
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America® in Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor & Employment, 2009 – 2024
Virginia Business magazine “Legal Elite” in Labor/Employment 2001 – 2017, 2019
"Super Lawyers®" 2006 – 2010, 2013 – 2016
Favorite Book
Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954–1963 by Taylor Branch
Background
Education
University of Virginia J.D. 1975
University of Virginia B.A. 1972 Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Involvement
Speaking Engagements
Lectures and conducts training sessions for employers, trade associations, and bar groups
Organizes and presents on Employment Law topics in Richmond and other locations throughout Virginia
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association, Employment Law Section
Bar Association of the City of Richmond
Defense Research Institute
Virginia Bar Association
Virginia State Bar
Local Government Attorneys of Virginia
Community Service
Leadership Metro Richmond Graduate
Fan District Association Former Board Member
Richmond Ambulance Authority Past Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
West Richmond Little League Former President
Westwood Club Former Board Member
St. James Episcopal Church Former Vestry & Senior Warden