Diane Carole Hurst McNamara
About Diane
Biography
I graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 1988. At age twenty-four, I began practicing law as an associate with a general practice firm, handling the firm's workers' compensation claims. In 1992, I established my own practice, dedicated primarily to helping injured workers and their families. During my first ten years of practice I also served as a court appointed criminal defense attorney and guardian ad litem for children and incapacitated adults. Thereafter my practice was limited exclusively to workers' compensation.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
15%-25%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Virginia for 36 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Diane Carole Hurst McNamara
8713 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA, 20110
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Diane Carole Hurst McNamara's Reviews
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Posted by L. T. | April 10, 2011
Workman's Comp
Diane helped me with a situation I was unable to handle on my own.
Diane Carole Hurst McNamara's Lawyer Endorsements
"Diane is a highly-experienced and passionate attorney. She knows what she is doing and she fiercely advocates for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Diane is a zealous advocate for injured workers in the Manassas area. She is a regular contributor to the Virginia Trial Lawyers Worker's compensation list serve and her article on Permanent and Total Disability claims helped me to prevail on a large claim/ settlement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Diane possesses that rare combination of technical knowledge and compassion for the human condition which uniquely qualifies her as an advocate of injured workers. I urge anyone pursuing a Workers' Compensation claim in her locale to seek her advice and counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer, who is a fellow member of a nationwide Bar organization that is concerned with the rights of injured workers. Diane is dedicated to helping injured workers. She works diligently to provide the best possible representation to her clients. If you are injured at work in Virginia, please contact Diane for advice before you make any significant decisions about your claim!"
"I endorse this lawyer. If you have been injured on the job, you certainly should only use an attorney who practices workers' compensation on a full-time basis, like Diane McNamara in Manassas, Virginia. I have known Diane since we started law school over 20 years ago, and she distinguished herself right away as an excellent attorney who fights hard for the rights of her individual clients."
"I endorse this lawyer based on working with her for a client together: Diane managed her workers compensation claim, I managed a product liability claim (against a jet manufacturer due to injury to the flight attendant client). Diane was highly professional and always informed about the workers compensation law and system and seemed to answer all the client's questions, and answer mine about the status of the claim, and how to best proceed. I definitely recommend her to any prospective client seeking to be assured that they are making a good attorney decision."
Employment and labor lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
First Place, Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
1988
Award for Excellence in Insurance Law, American Jurisprudence
1987
Award for Excellence in Consumer Protection Law, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Diane C.H. McNamara
1989 - 1992
Associate Attorney, Farmer, Curran & Whittington
Associations
2009 - Present
Work Injury Law GroupMember
2001 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers, Workers' Compensation SectionMember
1990 - Present
United States District CourtAdmitted to Practice
1989 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1989 - Present
Prince William County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
United States Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
1995 - 2002
Manassas Battlefield KiwanisPast President
Sample of Legal Cases
Innocent victims of horseplay on the job may recover in Virginia.
Employer cannot compel injured worker who moved to Florida to choose from a panel of physicians in Florida.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder recognized as an occupational disease in Virginia for the first time.
Unauthorized medical treatment is not necessarily equivalent to the refusal of medical treatment.
Education
1988
Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Rule 1.4 Employer's Application for Hearing
2001
Permanent Total Disability: The Exception to the Rules
Publications
2011
2011
2011
1989
Languages
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Do I have to go back to work without a doctor's release note?
29 Mar 2011
Continued situation on surgeon putting me on TTD and WC doctor releasing me to work.
24 Mar 2011
Worker's Compensation, the ame report states that my injuries are Qualified Injured Worker instead of Industrial Injuries.
20 Mar 2011