Charles G. Meyer

Overview

Charlie Meyer is a seasoned employment litigator and trial lawyer who also provides counseling to businesses facing complex employment issues and workplace disputes. His experience includes the defense of employment discrimination claims asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, Section 1981, and the Virginia Human Rights Act and related state laws. His employment practice also includes the defense of employment contract disputes, Title IX Claims, OSHA complaints, and restrictive covenant litigation. Charlie brings both trial experience and a deep understanding of employment law to assist clients in mitigating risk and navigating high-stakes employment litigation.

Charlie’s practice extends beyond employment law to include business litigation, professional liability, and directors and officers (D&O) defense. With a track record of over sixty jury trials and numerous bench trials in state and federal courts, Charlie brings successful courtroom experience and practical advice to help clients achieve their business and litigation objectives.

Prior to joining O’Hagan Meyer as a founding member and president, Mr. Meyer was a Vice President and shareholder of LeClairRyan, where he chaired the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Team. He also served as in-house counsel for United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and previously was an associate with McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe.

Honors

• Fellow, American Bar Foundation, 2013 to Present
• Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation, 2025 to Present
• Virginia Legal, Elite, Labor/Employment, Virginia Business Magazine, 2003 to Present
• Super Lawyer, Labor & Employment, Virginia, Super Lawyers 2006-2026
• Lawyer of the Year for Litigation, Labor and Employment, Virginia, Super Lawyers, 2018
• Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2012-2021
• Top 50 Richmond Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2012-2021
• Top 50 Virginia Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2009
• Lawyer of the Year, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Richmond, The Best Lawyers in America, 2015 & 2018
• Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law - Management, Richmond, The Best Lawyers in America, 2017 & 2020
• Lawyer of the Year, Labor Law – Management, Richmond, The Best Lawyers in America, 2021
• Band 2, Labor & Employment Law, Chambers USA, 2019-2026
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2016-2026
• Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2026
• AV Preeminent Rated, Business, Employment Litigation, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Labor and Management Relations, Employment Counseling, Professional Liability Defense, Training & Audits, Martindale-Hubbell

News

Civic

• Member, Board of Directors, Opportunity Scholars, 2025 to Present
• Board Chairman, Fellowship of Christians in Universities & Schools (FOCUS), 2010-2015
• Member, Parents Committee, University of Virginia College of Arts & Science, 2014-2015

Professional

• Member, Virginia Bar Association, 1992-Present
  • Executive Committee, 1992-Present
• Member, Richmond Bar Association, 1992 to Present
  • Board of Directors, 2016-2020
  • Judiciary Committee, 2006-2012
  • Administration of Justice Committee, 2015-2016

• Member, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA), 1992 to Present
• Member, Lawyers Helping Lawyers, Inc., 2000 to Present
  • President, 2002-2004
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), 2001 to Present
• Member, Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN), 2007-Present
  • Vice Chair, 2015-2016
• Member, Board of Directors, & Executive Committee, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 2012-Present
• Member, Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), 2012-Present
• Member, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), 2018-Present
  • Board of Directors, 2018
• Chair, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legal Institute, 2020-Present
• Member, Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), 2024-Present
• General Counsel, RVA Hope, 2025-Present
• Member, USLAW Network, 2001-2016
  • Labor & Employment Section Chair, 2013
  • Board of Directors, 2011-2004
• Member, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, 2004-2008
  • Board of Directors, 2004-2008
• Chair, Richmond Bar Association Pro Bono Committee, 2004-2006