Durward Earl Baggett IV, Employment Attorney in Richmond, Virginia

Durward concentrates on employment, immigration, insurance, and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Durward handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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Durward's primary office is at Williams Mullen Center, 200 South 10th Street, Suite 1600, Richmond, VA, 23219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Durward usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Durward discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Durward for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Durward walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Durward offer a free consultation?

  Durward charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Durward's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Durward's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in Virginia typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Durward gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Durward take my case if I'm outside Richmond?

  Durward is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Durward will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Durward?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Durward will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Durward accepting new employment clients right now?

  Durward's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.