Douglas Keith W. Landau

Douglas Keith W. Landau

also known as Doug Landau

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Herndon, VA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

797 Center Street, Herndon, VA

About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 55%

Helping injured workers & their families navigate the process and keep the Workers Comp insurance companies from taking advantage is our mission.

55%
Personal Injury 45%

Car crashes, dog bites, falls due to defective premises & product liability cases that result in permanent injury require an experienced team to get the right result. And where these injuries arise in the course of work, our unique law firm can help.

45%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 40 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 40 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Abrams Landau, Ltd.

797 Center Street, Herndon, VA, 20170

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17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steve | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great lawyer and a great legal team!

I had a very difficult workers compensation case in which the insurance company and even my own employer gave me a very hard time getting proper medical treatment. Doug and his team lead by Diana were able to fight successfully for me to get the medical treatment I needed including a shoulder operati...on with a great surgeon. They also negotiated a fair monetary settlement for the loss of physical use from my injury. They definitely put the health of their clients first and foremost which is very admirable.

Posted by M.A. | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Brave enough to invite us to watch him in court !

Terrified. That's how we felt about going to court. But Mr. Landau invited us to watch him try an injury case. He then took time afterwards to talk to all the people who came to see him. He is the only lawyer we have ever heard who does this. You can see what actually happens in Virginia courtroom. P...lus, we got to hear the questions of other people who were clients (or were thinking about it) which helped us feel less nervous & answered questions we had not thought of yet. It seems that while he does not take every case, he tries a lot of cases in Virginia, DC and other places for folks from this area. After answering everyone's questions, he gave us a tour so that we would know where to go when it was our turn. The case we saw was for an injured police officer who got hit by a car on the job. Mr. Landau won and the judge, clerk and other people there all seemed to know him, respect him and that also made us feel much less stressed.

Posted by jesse | December 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

spectacular attorney

I was injured didn't know what to do or where to turn I was give Mr landau name I went in for a consultation worried and scared about my situation him and Mrs Dian invited us in and treated us as if we were family from the first day we talked over my concerns they came up with a game plan and took al...l the weight and stress off my family and I from day one they was out for us not anyone else they stayed in touch by phone and emails at least once or twice a week I was very impressed with there work and just acted as if they was one of us not better than us it made me feel more at home and not out of place I will go to him for other needs and highly recommend him you will not regret the fact if you did hire him and his staff they are top notch wonderful group the best part is you don't always have to run into his office if your far away he makes ways to talk with you and help you get threw everything and he doesn't stop until he wins for you

Posted by Kimberly | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury

Specialist in Worker's Comp/Brain Injury

We needed an attorney who specialized in brain injuries and Worker’s Compensation cases to represent our son. Mr. Landau and his staff thoroughly understands the Worker's Compensation system and handled everything that came up with professionalism and expertise. It was such a relief to have someone... in our corner and available whenever we had any concerns or questions. Our only regret was that we didn’t make the call to his office sooner.

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2013 | Workers Compensation

Choosing The BEST Lawyer: The Most Important Choice You Will Make In The Midst Of Chaos And Confusion

Mr. Landau uses his personal and professional strengths to the benefit of his clients with outstanding results. The Workers Compensation system is very confusing and overwhelming. Mr. Landau did an exceptional job of educating me about the system, managing my expectations, explaining the “rules o...f the game” and preparing me for every step of the process. This empowered me to make positive decisions that will impact both my long and short term health and welfare and rebuild my life. Mr. Landau’s education is not limited to the art and science of the law. His formal education in anatomy and physiology gives him a distinct advantage in dealing with injured clients, members of the medical community and insurance carriers. This unusual educational combination allows him to build a strategy that results in successful outcomes for his clients. Mr. Landau has a sterling reputation among his peers and is respected by judges and other professionals in the industry. He is a trusted attorney who spends significant time training judges on the precise nature of the law regarding Workers Compensation injuries. On a personal level, I appreciate that Mr. Landau is a man of integrity. I paid a fair price for his services. I respect that he understands the importance of nurturing his relationships with his family and his staff. I admire that he remembers that part of his success is directly related to the support of his local community. He donates both time and money to the education of children who ride bicycles by evangelizing the value of wearing helmets and donating helmets to those in need. Finally – he’s a pretty funny guy.

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Douglas Keith W. Landau's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aman Barber

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a Pennsylvania attorney and I recently referred a client, who suffered an injury in Virginia, to Douglas Landau. He was prompt in responding and I have the utmost confidence in his ability to represent our mutual client."

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Carl Lauer

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is an outstanding attorney in both personal injury and workers compensation. In addition to being an excellent lawyer, Doug has a positive warm optimistic demeanor which helps his clients deal with the difficult circumstances they often find themselves in! I strongly endorse this outstanding attorney!"

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Douglas Levy

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Other

"I have known Doug Landau for my entire 30-year career as a trial lawyer in New York City and Tucson, Arizona and have referred many personal injury cases to Doug and his firm over those years. As a trial lawyer, Doug is preeminent on the national level, earning the respect of our trial lawyer colleagues in all 50 States. Doug has been a regular lecturer at the Winter and Summer conventions of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for the last 20 years. These conventions attract thousands of the best courtroom trial lawyers from all over the world who want to continue to learn from the best. More importantly, Doug represents his clients with the greatest integrity and professionalism. His results speak for themselves. For anyone who has been harmed by another’s negligence and carelessness, you cannot find a greater advocate than Doug Landau and I heartily give Doug my highest endorsement."

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Rachel Riordan

Personal injury lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Kelly

Wrongful death lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Mr. Landau and I have worked together on cases and I've seen firsthand how his legal expertise, creativity, and empathy intersect to make him an incredibly effective advocate for his clients. Mr. Landau even has a good reputation with the attorneys on the other side of his cases."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Laurie Amell

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Doug Landau. He is an extremely talented and effective lawyer who is a tenacious advocate for his clients. He works up each case with attention to every detail, he truly cares about his clients, and he is highly conscientious. His expertise in workers compensation matters ensure that his clients receive the justice they deserve. legal"

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John Harris

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Doug for years. I met him through the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. He is a top lawyer. He is especially qualified and has lectured for Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and other trial lawyer associations on handling workers compensation matters. I think so highly of him that I refer clients to him whenever someone needs a workers comp lawyer. He admitted to the bar in Virginia, New York and several other states. Doug also handles works comp case in the Federal system. He has produced outstanding results time after time."

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Rhonda Visniski-Miller

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Doug and I worked together on a case for one of his clients. I was very impressed by the degree to which he went above and beyond. He dotted every i and crossed every t to make sure that all possible outcomes were being considered. Doug is compassionate and truly cares about his clients. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with him and would not hesitate to refer clients, colleagues, or friends to Doug."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2016

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2015

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2015

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2015

Best Law Firms 2015, U.S. News & World Report

2015

Washington DC & Baltimore Top Rated Lawyer, American Lawyer Media

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Rated Lawyer, Washington DC and Baltimore Top Rated Lawyers

2012

Top Rated Lawyer, Virginia's Top Rated Lawyers

2012

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2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Legal Eagle, American Registry

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

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2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

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2009

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2009

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2007

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2006

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2006

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Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, Abrams Landau, Ltd.

1996 - 2000

Trial Attorney, Allred, Bacon, Halfhill, Landau & Young

Associations

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Workers Compensation Section

Member

Workplace Injury Litigation Group, Inc.

Member

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alexander v. Doubletree Hotel

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Education

1985

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

VTLA 2018 Convention

Invisible Electronic Witness: Personal Black Box Evidence

2015

Maryland Association for Justice Disability Seminar

Creative Tips for Proving Nonexertional Limitations

2015

Maryland Association for Justice Disability Seminar

Continuing Education on Social Security Disability

2014

AAJ Winter Convention 2014

Social Security Disability

2014

AAJ Annual Convention

Impairments and Disability

2013

Webinar

Negotiating With the Mediator: Strategies for Success

2013

Special Prgram

Disability Law

2013

Advanced Program

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

2010

AAJ Winter Convention

How I Learned to Relax and Love Mediation

Publications

2018

Trial Magazine 'Smart' Evidence Tracking

2015

Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association The Wheels & Justice; An Injured Virginia Biker's Journey

2009

Trial Magazine Alternative Dispute Resolution

2009

Douglas KW Landau 10 Mistakes that Can Derail your Bike Injury Case

1985

Metther Bender & Co. Premises Liability: Practice and Procedure

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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