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Stephen Marshall focuses his practice on defense of workers’ compensation claims and issues. He works in the firm’s Richmond office.
Stephen Marshall, Shareholder, has represented employers before the Virginia Worker’s Compensation Commission since 2004. He has successfully defended cases involving cumulative trauma, unexplained injuries, willful misconduct of workers, occupational diseases, ordinary diseases of life, psychological claims, co-worker assault and horseplay, and de facto award claims. He prevailed in the Virginia Court of Appeals to overturn the Commission’s imposition of a de facto award.
Employer’s and carriers consult Stephen daily for case assessments, vocational rehabilitation issues, and various other claims related questions. Stephen has served as a speaker on multiple professional panels on workers’ compensation and ethics.
Stephen’s litigation experience includes representation of clients in commercial and contract disputes, tort defense, wrongful death, products liability, and insurance coverage litigation. He also has defended clients in employment disputes, creditor and debtor issues and professional malpractice claims, in addition to extensive representation in the workers’ compensation area.
Stephen is the former Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA). Stephen is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubell for the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Stephen has lived in Virginia for over 50 years. His family roots run deep in Virginia with a grandfather serving as a justice in the Virginia Supreme Court and a great grandfather as former Chief of United States Supreme Court. Currently, he lives in Midlothian, Virginia with his wife and two young children. He continues his love of rugby (and his position as “hooker”), which he began playing at the College of William and Mary. Stephen is also a passionate hockey, football, and baseball fan. He most enjoys time with his wife, children and playing his Fender Stratocaster guitar.
