D. Patrick Callahan

Patrick counsels small and medium sized companies on business and employment matters and actively defends them in state and federal courts.

While his practice ranges from commercial landlord-tenant disputes to wrongful termination claims, Patrick focuses largely on helping employers navigate the complex and ever-changing laws that regulate the workplace. Clients appreciate his practical and results-oriented approach when providing advice on how to approach employment law issues while remaining in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

In his employment law counseling practice, Patrick provides employers guidance on issues such as employment discrimination, disability accommodation, wage and hour, employee leave, restrictive covenants, whistleblower complaints, and employee misclassification.

He also litigates employment matters, including defending employers against claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the Virginia Human Rights Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Before entering private practice, Patrick was an Honors Attorney with the National Labor Relations Board and a law clerk with the United States Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.  Patrick frequently draws upon his labor law background by providing clients with advice on unfair labor practices and concerted activity in both union and non-union workplaces.  Patrick also litigates claims arising under the National Labor Relations Act.

When disputes are not resolved through the administrative process, Patrick represents clients in federal court actions and appeals before state circuit courts, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Leaning on experience gained in both the private and public sectors, Patrick serves as his clients’ legal ally in navigating administrative investigations, litigating disputes before courts and agencies, and working to achieve the most efficient and desirable outcomes in any given situation.

In addition to his employment practice, Patrick is experienced with issues related to professional licensing, business disputes, and landlord tenant matters.  Patrick has also represented various clients as a registered lobbyist before the Virginia General Assembly.

When not counseling clients, Patrick spends his free time backpacking, cycling, hiking, and fishing.