Charles Welling O'Donnell

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Charles Welling O'Donnell

also known as Law Offices of Charles W. O'Donnell, P.C., Virginia Workers' Compensation law firm

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

8315 Lee Hwy Ste 630, Fairfax, VA

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About Charles

Biography

INJURED ON-THE-JOB IN VIRGINA? We can help you right now! Call Toll Free 800-793-2955

Protecting the rights of the injured in Personal Injury /auto accident matters. Call: 800-793-2955

Dedicated to representing the injured in Virginia Workers' Compensation claims. Call 800-793-2955

Dedicated representation for families of wrongful death victims, Call now: Toll free 800-793-2955

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 75%

35 years

75%
Personal Injury 15%

35 years

15%
Wrongful Death 10%

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

20%-33%

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Charles W. O'Donnell, P.C.

8315 Lee Hwy Ste 630, Fairfax, VA, 22031

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Charles Welling O'Donnell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Lawrence | March 17, 2020 | Workers Compensation

Exceptional consultation with Charles W. O'Donnell !

I would like to share the experience that I had after doing a Google search for Workman's Compensation Lawyers in Arlington, VA. There were many attorneys listed all over Northern Virginia and even into Richmond, VA. After researching websites and reviews of several attorneys, Charles O'Donnell w...as the attorney that impressed me the most. I have multiple existing Workman's Compensation against Amazon Logistics which I have been handling by myself primarily because when I made calls to attorneys 3-4 months ago for help, not one would give any assistance. Their legal assistants listened but at the end of the day, my case was a little too complicated or they just did not believe thay would prevail if they had taken my case. I believe most attorneys will give a free consutation, but I truely got much more. In the end, my phone conversation with Mr. O'Donnell lasted one hour and six minutes. Mr. O'Donnell is a great listener and was very thorough in understanding all the complexities of four different accident events that were on record with Virginia Workmans Compensation Commission. Even more important was the information that he shared that related to my accidents that affected both knees. Mr. O'Donnell maybe could have taken my case (?) but declined as I already had a working settlement on the table that I had negotiated but had second thoughts about. From my experience today talking with Mr. O'Donnell, I would highly recommend that you give him a call if you have a need for an attorney in Northern Virginia or DC Metro area. I like people that forget about themselves and think well about their clients. That person is Charles O'Donnell and I truely believe he will represent your interests as good as any attorney in our area.

Posted by Mateo | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

BEST Attorney ever.

The accident that I had was horrible and it changes my life completely. I was here in Virginia alone with no family members. When Mr. O'Donnell and his staff member came to see me in the hospital I was able to see how they work and that they care about their clients. With his help and his staff I did... not feel alone anymore. They fought for me and did everything they could to get me the treatment I needed and to be able to walk out of this accident with something to start a new life. I though my life was over when I had my accident but Mr. O'Donnell and his staff should me that It was not and that there was many things I can do after the accident. He saved my life. He is a very honest and caring attorney that will do all in his power to makes things right and to fight for his client's rights. He did an amazing job for me and I am grateful that found him. I appreciate all the hard work he did for me.

Posted by MAURICE | January 25, 2017 | Workers Compensation

EXCELLENCE

HAD A WORK BACK INJURY AND MR CHARLES WAS MY LAWYER IN THAT CASE AND HE WAS AWONDERFULL HELP TO ME ON HOW TO PROCEED IN MY CASE

Posted by Marko | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Highly recommended!!!

I was unlucky to hurt my lower back almost 3 years ago at the work place. And since it was a workers comp case I started making calls around in pursuit for a good attorney, and was lucky to ran into Mr.O'Donnell and his great team. We've been working together since beginning of my injury period and I... am grateful and happy to have them representing me. Very friendly,acknowledged and professional team. Very long and stressful 3 years of my life and I am glad I had this team on my side. Thank you guys for everything! Keep up with great work!

Posted by Steve | July 19, 2013

Review Charles Welling O'Donnell

Mr. O'Donnell was very good with the law and responsive. We had an excellent result.

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Charles Welling O'Donnell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Wrongful death lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. O'Donnell is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend my own clients to him if they were in need."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Other

"This attorney strives to always represent clients the best way possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frederick Conklin

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carl Lauer

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have gotten to know this fine through our participation in the Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association Worker's Compensation Section. He has a great reputation of being a competent and zealous advocate on behalf of his clients."

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Annette Jones

Workers compensation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charlie has a superior grasp on all aspects of Workers' Compensation law and has distinguished himself as a powerful advocate for his client's rights. He has a great reputation with the bar and the bench for quality work, professionalism and ethics. I highly recommend him."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Deborah Arthur

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bobby Bollinger

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Charlie's contributions here on AVVO show that he has a deep knowledge of a wide variety of legal issues, and that he has an energetic approach to analyzing the facts and applying the proper law. I would not hesitate to refer a workers' comp case in Northern Virginia to him!"

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Cassie Baudean

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Juan Milanes

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Akiva Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Bristow

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. O'Donnell. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Baskin Jones

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Charles Welling. If you have a Worker's Compensation issue give him a call."

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Ryan Montgomery

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. O'Donnell knows how to care for his clients, keeps them in the loop on all developments and gets the most benefits for his client all the while maintain excellent professionalism when dealing with fellow lawyers."

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Chadwick Lawrence

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Charles will go the extra mile for his clients. He knows the law and how to apply it to maximize the result for his clients. He considers ever facet of the law and is well deserving of the endorsements he receives."

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Kevin Chastine

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Mr. O'Donnell to anyone with a potential claim. He has an excellent reputation for achieving the best possible result."

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Rixon Rafter

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney O'Donnell is the kind of attorney you want when your up against the wall. Experienced and respected by peers, clients, and the courts. I strongly endorse Charles O'Donnell."

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Gerald Lutkenhaus

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very experienced in Virginia Workers Compensation law. If you are injured in Northern Virginia, you should contact him write away."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Circle of Excellence, American Inns of Court

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Corporations, American Jurisprudence Award

1988

Member, National Honor Society

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Charles W. O'Donnell, P.C.

1994 - 1996

Attorney, Peter M. Sweeny and Associates, P.C.

1992 - 1994

Judicial Law Clerk / Attorney, The Court of Appeals of Virginia

1991 - 1992

Judicial Law Clerk / Attorney, The Circuit Couort of Fairfax County

Associations

2016 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2015 - Present

Falls Church Bar Association

Board of Directors

1995 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Town of Purceville v. Martin Bromser-Kloden

Won a trial level, won on review, won at appellate level

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Education

1988

Catholic University of America, School of Law

Juris Doctor

1988

The George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Virginia Judges Conference

Virginia Workers Compensation Law, Claimant's perspective

Languages

English

Spanish

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