Kathleen Walsh was born in Elizabeth New Jersey. She attended George Washington University in Washington, DC, where she received a Bachelor Degree in Political Science in 1976. After working as a legal journalist at Commerce Clearing House covering consumer product safety issues she went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from The Columbus School of Law at Catholic University in 1986.
Ms. Walsh was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1986 and the New Jersey Bar in 1989. She is also admitted to the U.S District Court and to the U.S Supreme Court.
From 1986 through 2000 Ms. Walsh was associated with Ashcraft & Gerel concentrating her practice in workers’ compensation and personal injury. In March of 2000 Ms. Walsh opened her own firm. In addition to her practice of workers’ compensation and personal injury Ms. Walsh now also handles social security disability cases.
Ms. Walsh has served in the past as an editorial editor for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Journal and on the Virginia Trial Lawyers Workers’ Compensation legislative committee. In addition to her membership in the Virginia and New Jersey bar she is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Representatives. In addition to her professional activities she is also a summer swim coach and active as a reader in her Church.
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1986
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Ambrose | December 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I got injured at work and all I will say is that you don't have to do anything, just present your case and she would take it from there. What a great service!!! She is the best plus Linda and the rest of the team. I will recommend her.
Posted by Benjamin | November 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Very happy with the level of professionalism, kindness, and understanding from Mrs. Walsh, Linda, and the entire staff. I felt very confident knowing I was represented by professionals who sincerely care, and I especially appreciate their patience with me as I asked all sorts of questions through the...
Posted by Charles | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mrs. Walsh and her team are incredible. they confidently and quickly won my case. They immediately answered my every question and concern throughout the process.
Posted by Aaliyah | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Walsh and her staff has the knowledge and expertise to get the job done and that’s exactly what they did with my SSDI claim. Ms. Walsh worked consistently on my case and when it was time for the hearing she had the timeline of my medicals down pack. I was very impressed. I am so glad I was referr...
Posted by Julieta Sole | December 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Stellar lawyer and team! These ladies got me through it all! Was referred by another patient at my PT appointments and honestly cant thank them enough for making the process so seamless for me! They keep you updated on everything and always are on top of all the paperwork! 10/10 recommend! Love Kathl...
"Kathy is a leader in the workers' compensation claimant's bar. She fights for her clients. I highly recommend her as a Workers' Compensation and Social Security Lawyer."
"Ms. Walsh is an excellent lawyer, fighting hard for all of her clients. She is well respected throughout the Commonwealth as an expert in the field Of Workers' Compensation and Social Security Law. I have known Ms. Walsh for over 30 years!!!"
"Kathleen is an excellent workers' compensation attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a well regarded Virgina Workers Compensation attorney. She has keen insight into the issues which arise in a Workers Compensation claim and she is a zealous advocate for her clients."
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyer
2019
Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
2000 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Kathleen G. Walsh
2015 - Present
Virginia Trail Lawyers AssociationWorkers' Compensation Retreat Chair
1986 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Virginia Workers' Compensation Inn of CourtSecretary
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Workers' Compensation Hearing and Appeals
2014
The Search for Evidence/Effective Hearing Techniques
2013
Social Security/Resolve Ethical Issues in Your Practice
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