"Best Lawyers in America" in Employment Law - Individual. (2020-2021, 2023-2026 Editions)
"Legal Elite" (Virginia Business Magazine) in Labor and Employment (2008, 2011-2012, 2014-2025); "Legal Elite" (Virginia Business Magazine) as Young Lawyer (2006); and
Virginia Rising Starin 2011 by Virginia SuperLawyers Magazine in Employee Benefits/ERISA.
Working with Mr Hawkins was the best decision! He explained the legal issues of the case & lawsuits of similar cases along with the outcomes. Collectively, we weighed the pros and cons of moving forward with the lawsuit. He was very forthcoming with the timeline of this case. I would highly recommend Mr Hawkins for any future needs.
What a wonderful experience working with Richard his knowledge of my situation was extraordinary ,He was very professional and responded back to me promptly ,He has a excellent educational background and that showed through out the process I would definitely use Richard again
After a couple intro calls (the couple that were returned), I was beginning to think that no lawyer would take on a case as small as mine. I was never able to talk to anyone but assistants. When I called Richards office, I spoke with him right away. The first thing he did was put me at ease. I didnt feel I had to convince him of anything; he acknowledged that I had been through something quite difficult and made sure I was prepared for what lay ahead. He is realistic and tells it like it is. He predicted to the Dollar Amount what would happen in my case-- thats just how experienced he is. His extensive knowledge of VA employment law, combined with legal writing expertise, makes Richard an outstanding attorney.
Mr. Hawkins provided tremendous knowledge, expertise, and guidance throughout a very tumultuous social media defamation circumstance. His advice and counsel provided comfort and protection while navigating an unpredictable situation. He provided feelings of security and support by explaining available options in an understanding manner. Highly recommend Mr. Hawkins.
Suing anyone is stressful, confusing and uncomfortable especially when one’s health is failing. Thankfully Richard understands people as much as he understands law. He was both lawyer and compassionate counselor — always calm, always clear and always there. In the end it was a winning relationship and I couldn’t recommend Richard more.
I was in a very tough situation. Mr. Hawkins did a great job preparing and presenting my case. I would use him again!
Mr. Richard F. Hawkins, III is an outstanding attorney. He is very passionate about obtaining justice. His expertise is unparalleled. Mr. Hawkins knows the law as if he authored it himself. He was able to get my case settled out of court, therefore skipping a lengthy trial. I have also had the opportunity to see Mr. Hawkins litigate and he was superb. If you desire favorable results for your case, I strongly propose that you seek the assistance of the Hawkins Law Firm. It'll be the best decision you'll ever make.
He Is very knowledgeable and honest.
Attorney Richard Hawkins is an OUTSTANDING attorney!!! He is the BEST!!! I will continue to refer citizens to him. I have been knowing Attorney Hawkins for nine years. I pray that God will continue to bless Attorney Richard Hawkins and his family. Sincerely, Terry T. Hinton
Excellent professional attorney who really cares about his clients. I was very impressed with Mr. Hawkins skill as an attorney and compassion as a person with my case. He went above and beyond expectations.
ERISA/INSURANCE LITIGATION:
Odle v. UMWA 1974 Pension Plan, 777 Fed. Appx. 646, 2019 WL 2539620 (4th Cir. June 20, 2019)
Harrison v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 773 F.3d 15 (4th Cir. 2014)
Doe by Next Friend Boyd, et al. v. Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc., 508 F.Supp.3d 18 (E.D. Va. 2020)
Childers v. United of Omaha Life Ins. Co., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24897 (S.D.W.Va. Feb. 22, 2013)
Bess v. Mut. of Omaha Ins. Co., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 134999 (S.D.W.Va. Nov. 22, 2011)
Hill v. Commonwealth Health Corp., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62339 (S.D.W.Va. June 9, 2011)
Phillips v. Brink's Co., 632 F. Supp.2d 563 (W.D. Va. 2009).
DEFAMATION/INSULTING WORDS LITIGATION:
Harrison v. RVA Dirt, LLC, 2025 WL 699674 (E.D. Va. Feb. 26, 2025)
Sroufe v. Scripps Media, Inc., 2024 WL 1494753 (E.D. Va. April 5, 2024)
Meredith v. Nestle Purina Petcare Company, 516 F.Supp.3d 542 (E.D. Va. 2021)
Alexis v. Kamras, 2020 WL 7090120 (E.D. Va. Dec. 3, 2020)
Horne v. WTVR, LLC, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 53136 (E.D. Va. April 6, 2017)
Gilbertson v. Jones, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110179 (E.D. Va. Aug. 9, 2016)
Reynolds v. Pionear, LLC, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 39720 (E.D. Va. Mar. 25, 2016)
Goulmamine v. CVS Pharm., Inc., 138 F. Supp.3d 652 (E.D. Va. 2015)
Trail v. General Dynamics Armament & Tech. Prods., 697 F. Supp.2d 654 (W.D.Va. 2010)
Andrews v. Va. Union Univ., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 40001 (E.D. Va. May 16, 2008)
Hatten v. Campbell, 71 Va. Cir. 95 (Chesterfield Cty. Cir. Ct. 2006).
CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION:
Brooks v. Arthur, 626 F.3d 194 (4th Cir. 2010)
Bunch v. Powell, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 168717 (W.D. Va. Dec. 17, 2015),
Jackson v. Brickey, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 54239 (W.D.Va. May 20, 2011)
Jackson v. Brickey, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 47087 (W.D.Va. May 2, 2011)
Jackson v. Brickey, 771 F. Supp.2d 593 (W.D.Va. 2011).
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION:
Moschetti v. Office of the Inspector General, 2024 WL 266520 (E.D. Va. Jan. 24, 2024)
Moschetti v. Office of the Inspector General, 2022 WL 3329926 (E.D. Va. Aug. 11, 2022)
Ashanti v. City of Richmond School Board, 2021 WL 5755336 (E.D. Va. Dec. 3, 2021)
Palmer v. Liberty University, Inc., 2021 WL 6201273 (W.D. Va. Dec. 1, 2021)
Webster v. Chesterfield County School Board, 2020 WL 6064352 (E.D. Va. Oct. 14, 2020)
McMillian v. King & Queen County School Board, 2020 WL 5552118 (E.D. Va. Sept. 16, 2020)
Dragulescu v. Virginia Union Univ., 252 F. Supp.3d 551 (E.D. Va. 2017)
Brooks v. Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc., 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 104363 (W.D. Va. Aug. 8, 2016)
Brown v. City of Richmond School Board, 2016 WL 10567164 (E.D. Va. July 21, 2016)
Hoofnagle v. Smyth-Wythe Airport Comm'n, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 67723 (W.D. Va. May 24, 2016)
Hinton v. Virginia Union Univ., 185 F. Supp.3d 807 (E.D. Va. 2016)
Horne v. Browder, 91 Va. Cir. 77 (Prince George Cir. Ct. 2015)
Haven Shelter & Servs. v. Hay, 2008 Va. App. LEXIS 477 (Va. Ct. App. 2008)
Brown v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 52 Va. Cir. 480 (2000).
NONCOMPETITION LITIGATION:
Sanair Techs. Lab. v. Burrington, 91 Va. Cir. 206 (Chesterfield Cir. Ct. 2015).
FOIA LITIGATION:
Town of South Hill v. Hawkins, 82 Va. App. 801, 908 S.E.2d 920 (Va. Ct. App. 2024)
Hawkins v. Town of South Hill, 301 Va. 416, 878 S.E.2d 408 (2022)
Hawkins v. Town of South Hill, 107 Va. Cir. 212 (Mecklenburg Cir. Ct. 2021).
Presenter:
"The Employee Handbook Naughty and Nice List," National Business Institute, December 2024
"Virginia Human Resources Law Bootcamp," National Business Institute, October 2023;
"Mini Law School for HR Professionals," National Business Institute, October 2019;
"Human Resources Law Boot Camp," National Business Institute, Richmond, VA, October 2018;
"Human Resources Law: What You Need To Know," National Business Institute, Richmond, Virginia, October 2017;
"Hot Topics in Employment Law," Sterling Education Services, Inc., Richmond, VA, January 2016,
"Corporate Witness Depositions," DRI Life, Health, Disability, and ERISA Seminar, Washington, DC, April 2015;
"Navigating the ACA [Affordable Care Act] for Employers," Sterling Education Services, Inc., Richmond, VA, April 2015;
"Keeping Up with the Courts -- Case Law Developments in Life, Health, Disability, and ERISA Law," DRI Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 2013;
"Labor and Employment Law 2013," Sterling Education Services, Inc., Richmond, VA, February 2013;
"Critical Employment Issues Facing State and Local Government Attorneys," Virginia Bar Association, VBA Conference on Labor Relations and Employment Law, September 2011;
"The Do's, Don'ts, and 'Maybes' of Federal Court Practice in the Eastern District of Virginia," Richmond Bar Association, September 2005.
Guest Lecturer:
Life, Health, Disability, and AD&D Insurance, University of Richmond Law School, Insurance Law, E640, Spring Semesters, 2018 & 2019
Guest Speaker:
Labor and Employment Practicum, Washington & Lee University Law School, LAW345P, Spring Semester 2024
Publications:
"I'M BAAAACK" -- The Return of Contra Proferentem in ERISA Benefits Cases, DRI The Voice, Vol. 20, Issue 10 (August 2021);
Remand-Based Fee Requests Under ERISA - What We Think We Know 11 Years After Hardt, DRI ERISA Report, Vol. 16, Issue 1 (July 23, 2021);
Are Courts Exhausted of Exhaustion?, DRI ERISA Report, Vol. 15, Issue 3 (Dec. 10, 2020).
Other:
Notes Editor, Journal of Law and Politics.
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