Ian guides clients in employment and commercial litigation matters through all phases of a dispute, from pre litigation settlement discussions to appeals.
His specific experience includes shareholder’s derivative lawsuits, employment discrimination cases, contract enforcement, and business dissolution disputes. He has represented businesses from across the United States and Europe, and he works collaboratively with his clients in each case to ensure that the stakeholders he represents have a voice in their dispute. Ian also advises businesses in handling EEOC investigations and benefits questions. Companies turn to him for guidance in drafting employment contracts, employee manuals, and severance agreements. Ian strives to find practical solutions to issues faced by his clients and works to resolve problems before they result in litigation, while remaining prepared to go to court when necessary.
In addition to his employment and commercial litigation practice, Ian’s broader work includes matters involving gaming law (counseling clients on regulatory requirements and litigating gaming disputes), antitrust (litigation and counseling), and ERISA litigation, including class actions. This range of experience enables him to provide comprehensive representation across diverse areas of law.
Honors & Awards
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (BL Rankings), Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, "Gambling Laws and Regulations USA - Virginia 2025," International Comparative Legal Guide-Gambling 2025, November 2024
Presentations
- Pretrial Discovery: Defending and Opposing False Testimony, Errata Sheets, Sham Affidavits; Reopening Depositions, Strafford Webinar, September 10, 2020
Professional & Civic Engagement
- Director, Wildlife Center of Virginia