Richmond Worker's Compensation Lawyer | Virginia

Michele S. Lewane

Michele S. Lewane

GET YOUR FREE BOOK IF YOU ARE INJURED ON THE JOB IN VIRGINIA

Experience: 36 years
Language(s): English | Spanish

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About Michele

Michele Lewane has a passion for defending the rights of the injured worker as evidenced by her 21 years of experience as a trial lawyer on Workers’ Compensation. A native of Richmond, Michele graduated at the top of her class at the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law. As part of her mission to stand up for the injured worker, Michele frequently speaks on Workers’ Compensation and domestic relations issues throughout the community. Because she knows how valuable it is to her clients that she is up on the latest in Virginia workers comp law, she participates in Continuing Legal Education courses. In addition to acting as a legal counsel, Michele is available to talk to your employees, association, civic or church group on Informing Employees of Their Workers Comp Rights.

Contingent (20%), Fixed (sometimes), Free consultation (60 minutes)

Experience

Lawyer

Injured Worker's Law Firm

Present

Richmond, VA

Partner

Hubard, Samuels and Lewane

January 1989 – January 2006

Virginia

Law Clerk

Court of Appeals of Virginia

1989 – 199

Virginia

Admission

Verified VA

1989

Education

University of Virginia

B.A. (English)

1986

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • American Inns of Court Attorney Member
    2014 - Present
  • ECPI University Board Member
    2012 - Present
  • Kid's Chance of Virginia Vice President
    2011 - Present
  • Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group Member
    2009 - Present
  • St. Mary's Endowment Fund President
    2007 - Present
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member
    1996 - Present
  • Henrico County Bar Association Member
    1996 - Present
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Member
    1989 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Rating Martindale-Hubbell
    2015 / 2015 / 2016
  • Virginia Super Lawyers list SuperLawyers
    2015 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018
  • AV Preemnent Martindale-Hubbell
    2014
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell
    2013
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers The National Trial Lawyers
    2013
  • AV Preeminent rating Martindale-Hubbell
    2012
  • Pillar of Strength Award Missing Children Campaign
    2012
  • Going The Extra Mile Keep Henrico Beautiful
    2010

Notable Work

Publications

Ultimate Guide to Workers' Compensation in Virginia | "Everything you need to know if you have been hurt on the job"



Word Association Publishers January

2009


Get your FREE Virginia Workers’ Compensation Guide Before you Talk to the Doctor, Hire an Attorney or Sign Anything!


If you were injured on the job in Richmond or any area in Virginia, you will likely have a flood of emotions. We understand that you are probably feeling confused, anxious and in a lot of pain. You may not even know if you are a viable claimant for Workers’ Compensation in Virginia.


Richmond native and worker’s compensation attorney Michele S. Lewane has published a survival guide for anyone who is hurt on the job in Virginia: The Ultimate Guide to Workers’ Compensation in Virginia. This comprehensive book explains the laws related to worker’s compensation in easy-to-understand language and guides readers through how to deal with doctors, nurse case managers, and vocational rehabilitation counselors.


Anyone in the unfortunate position of dealing with a work-related injury, or that of a loved one, could benefit from the wealth of knowledge in these pages. Additionally, it’s a helpful tool for any Virginia employee to understand worker’s compensation laws before an injury occurs.


Before you talk to an insurance adjuster or even before you decide to hire an attorney, we urge you to order this FREE work injury guide.

Founded 2007

Injured Workers Law Firm Highlights

Workers' Compensation, Social Security

Firm Size: 10
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English, Spanish