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Senior Counsel

C. Michael DeCamps

Favorite Book: Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954–1963 by Taylor Branch

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 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.

Education & Admissions

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

Honors & Recognitions

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

Experience

  • 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

Affiliations

Community

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

Professional

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

News & Insights

News

Events & 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

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