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Kaufman & Canoles

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Virginia


Kaufman & Canoles

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About

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Our Labor & Employment Practice Group works closely with public and private employers across Virginia in all employment matters. We make it our job to help businesses anticipate, prevent and resolve workplace claims, navigate the complex world of employment regulation and defend employers in court and before all applicable government agencies.

Practicing from our seven offices within the Commonwealth, we are one of the largest labor and employment law teams in Virginia. We count among our members three former Chairs of the Virginia Bar Association Section on Labor Relations and Employment Law, as well as many attorneys recognized by their peers and clients for inclusion in attorney rating publications including “Virginia Legal Elite,” “Best Lawyers for Business in the USA,” “Richmond Super Lawyers,” “Chambers” and “The Best Lawyers in America.” Our firm and lawyers within the group have earned the coveted AV® rating granted only to preeminent lawyers by the widely recognized Martindale-Hubbell rating service. As individuals, each lawyer offers experience in critical subspecialties. As a team, we possess the strength and depth to address any employer-employee issue. We also offer our clients the advantage of an expert consultant, the former Area Director of the EEOC.

Industries (14)

  • Credit Unions
  • Government Contracts & Defense Industries
  • Infrastructure & Transportation
  • Handbook Development
  • Employment Audits: wage-hour, VOSH and OSHA
  • Employment Counseling
  • Litigation Before Courts
  • Covenants Not to Compete
  • Arbitration
  • Development of Policies
  • Human Resources Training
  • Litigation Before Government Agencies
  • Class Actions
  • Healthcare

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Virginia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kaufman & Canoles is a longstanding Norfolk-based firm with a full-service labor and employment offering. The firm represents employers in all manner of employment litigation and provides counseling on dispute avoidance, employee liability and compliance. The team's experience includes risk management advice on OSHA and Virginia Division of Occupational Safety & Health audits.

Strengths

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  • Kaufman & Canoles offers personal, prompt and practical advice.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The attorneys listen carefully, speak thoughtfully and take care to understand the nuances of our business.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The team has great communication skills and strong legal knowledge.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John M Bredehoft
    Band 1John M Bredehoft

    John M Bredehoft

    John Bredehoft specializes in handling employment litigation and also counsels clients on litigation avoidance.
    • John is a very knowledgeable partner.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Randy Sparks
    Band 3Randy Sparks

    Randy Sparks

    Randy Sparks is well regarded for his strong employment law practice, frequently representing corporate employers in civil rights, workplace disputes and harassment claims. He has further experience representing local government agencies in employment disputes.

    • Randy offers great support and levels of knowledge, as well as experience and responsiveness.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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