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  • Falls Church, VA
  • Licensed for 29 years
  • Free consultation
Charles Welling O'Donnell
Charles Welling O'Donnell
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About Charles

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

My firm is dedicated to representing the Seriously injured in matters of Virginia Workers' Compensation and Virginia Personal Injury Matters.  Please call us at 800-793-2955, we can help!

Practice areas

Wrongful deathPersonal injuryWorkers compensation
  1. Workers compensation: 75%

    30 years

  2. Personal injury: 15%

    30 years

  3. Wrongful death: 10%

    30 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Photos and videos

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

Suite 101
307 East Annandale Road
Falls Church, VA, 22042

Website
http://virginiatrial.com/ 

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      VAAuthorized to Practice Law199106/26/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers149
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Circle of ExcellenceAmerican Inns of Court2016
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
      CorporationsAmerican Jurisprudence Award1990
      MemberNational Honor Society1988
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyThe Law Offices of Charles W. O'Donnell, P.C.1996 - Present
      AttorneyPeter M. Sweeny and Associates, P.C.1994 - 1996
      Judicial Law Clerk / AttorneyThe Court of Appeals of Virginia1992 - 1994
      Judicial Law Clerk / AttorneyThe Circuit Couort of Fairfax County1991 - 1992
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Inns of CourtMember2016 - Present
      Falls Church Bar AssociationBoard of Directors2015 - Present
      Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1995 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Catholic University of America, School of LawJuris Doctor1988
      The George Washington UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1988
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Virginia Judges ConferenceVirginia Workers Compensation Law, Claimant's perspective2003
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Town of Purceville v. Martin Bromser-KlodenWon a trial level, won on review, won at appellate level

      Reviews

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      Review Charles O'Donnell

      GREAT Worker Compensation Lawyer

      Posted by

      I have a great, smart lawyer on my side with Mr. O'Donnell. Long fought case against my employer (really the safety manager for my employer), but Mr. O'Donnell never gave up and won. He even showed their appeal to be not well thought out. I remain very greatful!
      Charles O'Donnell's response: R: Thank you for the kind words, but it was a team thing---I had a "GREAT CLIENT" -- Hope all is well with you and family. Charlie

      Very Thankful for assistance while hurt and for winning compensation!

      Posted by

      Mr. O'Donnell and his very nice legal assistants help me (and my family) so very much after I was injured and unable to work. After so many years with my company, even my boss was surprised at how difficult the workers comp insurance company was with me. Thank you for all the work you did. I am very thankful. J.H.

      Exceptional consultation with Charles W. O'Donnell !

      Posted by

      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 was 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.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      BEST Attorney ever.

      Posted by

      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.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      EXCELLENCE

      Posted by

      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
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      Highly recommended!!!

      Posted by

      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!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Review Charles Welling O'Donnell

      Posted by

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

      Excellent lawyer, caring gentleman

      Posted by

      Mr. O'Donnell helped me win my Virginia Workmen's compensation case. It was a difficult situation, where my boss had encouraged a coworker to change his accident report. Mr. O'Donnell proved they were lying and won my case. Helped my whole family, without compensation I would have lost everything.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Derek Jacques, Wrongful death Attorney on Nov 1, 2018
      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.

      Judd Nemiro

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

      Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Frederick Conklin, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Carl Lauer, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
      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.

      Annette Jones, Workers compensation Attorney on May 7, 2014
      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.

      John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

      Deborah Arthur, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Bobby Bollinger, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 31, 2013
      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!

      Cassie Baudean

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Juan Milanes, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Akiva Goldman

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Kyle Bristow

      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.

      Herbert Ellis

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Baskin Jones, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 6, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

      Ryan Montgomery, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 5, 2012
      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.

      Chadwick Lawrence, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 3, 2012
      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.

      Kevin Chastine, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 2, 2012
      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.

      Rixon Rafter, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 1, 2012
      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.

      Gerald Lutkenhaus, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 27, 2012
      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.

      Cost

      RATES
        • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
          30 minutes
        OTHER BILLING TYPES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
          20%-33%
        PAYMENT METHODS