Brian Francis Chandler

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Brian Francis Chandler: Attorney with Protorae Law PLLC
  • Managing Partner at Protorae Law PLLC
  • Tysons International Plaza, 1921 Gallows Road 9th Floor, Tysons, VA 22182
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  • Brian Chandler focuses his practice on employment matters, resolving business disputes, breach of contract actions, and corporate control matters. Brian heads the Firm’s Employment Team, and is a member of the Firm’s Business Litigation, and Unfair Business Practices teams.

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    4.8
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    16 Reviews

  • Overall Rating

    4.8
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    16 Reviews

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Brian Chandler focuses his practice on employment matters, resolving business disputes, breach of contract actions, and corporate control matters. Brian heads the firm’s Employment Law Practice, and is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Unfair Business Practices teams.Brian’s employment practice includes drafting employment agreements, negotiating covenants not to compete and non-solicitation provisions; and handling employment litigation matters and matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. Brian also counsels clients on employment law compliance issues and the creation and implementation of employment policies.In addition to employment law matters, Brian represents businesses in breach of contract actions, commercial disputes, business torts, and commercial real estate disputes. Brian has extensive experience handling matters in Virginia state courts; the District of Columbia Superior Court; and federal courts throughout the country. In all his matters, Brian takes a results-oriented approach to solving his client’s problems. Depending on the case, this approach may result in a full-scale trial on the merits, an out-of-court settlement through mediation, or an arbitration hearing.Prior to co-founding Protorae Law, Brian worked at several law firms including Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice and Cooley Godward, LLP. Brian is admitted to the Virginia State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Brian received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law where he was active in the Lile Moot Court. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.Representative Matters:•Enforced a non-competition agreement in Virginia Circuit Court incorporating out-of-state choice of law provisions•Represented client in an EEOC investigation of Title VII discrimination charges•Negotiated a favorable out-of-court resolution to a Title VII claim on behalf of an employer•Litigated wage and hour defenses on behalf of employer in federal courtHonors and Awards•2015 Virginia Legal Elite – Labor/Employment, Virginia Business
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Business Breakups
  • Business Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Unfair Business Practices

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgetown University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1998
Law School Attended:
University of Virginia, J.D., 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, Virginia; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 2001, District of Columbia
ISLN:
916827920

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (16 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/01/19 in Labor and Employment

    Brian takes a results-oriented approach to advocating on behalf of businesses and has had great success representing clients on complex employment law matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/22/19 in Labor and Employment

    Brian Chandler is a quality attorney who understands the proactive needs of business owners when it comes to implementing well thought out employment law strategies.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/22/19 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/13/19 in Litigation

    Excellent lawyer, experienced, level-headed.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/06/19 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/01/19 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/01/19 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/11/18 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/19/17 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/19/17 in Labor and Employment

    Brian is a consummate attorney, and is clearly deserving of an "AV" rating.

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Location

  • Tysons, VA
    Tysons International Plaza , 1921 Gallows Road 9th Floor
    Tysons, VA 22182

    571-648-1138 Phone
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Contact Information:

571-648-1138  Phone

703-749-6027  Fax

protoraelaw.com/professionals/brian-chandler

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