About Our Firm
Dedicated to Protecting Virginia's Injured Workers
At The Law Offices of Charles W. O’Donnell, P.C., our practice is built around one commitment: representing employees who have been injured on the job. For more than 30 years, attorney Charles W. O’Donnell has helped Virginia workers navigate the workers’ compensation system and pursue the benefits available under state law.
Unlike firms that handle numerous areas of law, we focus exclusively on Virginia workers’ compensation claims. We never represent employers or insurance companies. Our priority is ensuring injured workers receive knowledgeable legal guidance, personalized attention, and the opportunity to protect their rights.
Why does an exclusive focus on workers compensation matter? Because Virginia Workers’ Compensation law is changing all the time, you need a lawyer that is current on the law, procedures, and the outcomes of cases similar to yours. A lawyer that knows the medical providers, therapists, and adjusters. Virginia workers’ compensation cases are what we do—and all we do—every day.
Virginia Workers' Compensation Attorney
Meet Charles W. O'Donnell
Attorney Charles W. O’Donnell has dedicated his legal career to advocating for injured workers throughout Virginia. Admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1991, he brings decades of legal experience and an in-depth understanding of the challenges employees face following a workplace injury.
Mr. O’Donnell believes every client deserves individualized attention and a clear understanding of their case. Working alongside his experienced bilingual staff, he carefully prepares claims, explains each stage of the legal process, and helps injured workers pursue the medical treatment and compensation available to them under Virginia law.
His goal is to relieve the uncertainty that accompanies a work-related injury so clients can concentrate on their recovery and future.
Professional Recognition & Affiliations
Decades of Experience. One Dedicated Focus.
Our firm is committed to providing experienced, compassionate representation to injured workers throughout Virginia. From construction workers and heavy equipment operators to employees in other physically demanding occupations, we understand how a workplace injury can affect someone’s livelihood and family.
Charles W. O’Donnell’s legal background includes service in Virginia’s courts, decades of representing injured individuals, and continued involvement in professional organizations. Together with a bilingual team that has worked alongside him for more than 17 years, he provides the focused attention that injured workers deserve.
We believe legal representation should be personal, straightforward, and accessible. Whether you’re beginning a workers’ compensation claim or challenging an insurance company’s denial, our team is here to help you understand your options.
1988
George Washington University, Political Science and Criminal Justice Administration.
1991
Juris Doctor from Catholic University of America. Admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
1991
Judicial clerkship at Fairfax Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia.
1992–1994
Judicial clerkship at the Court of Appeals of Virginia.
1995
Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Today
Over 30 years representing the injured in workers’ compensation cases.
Why Injured Virginia Workers Choose Our Firm
Choosing an attorney after a workplace injury is an important decision. Our firm combines decades of legal experience with a personal approach, helping clients understand their rights and navigate complex workers’ compensation claims.
Personalized Legal Attention
Charles W. O'Donnell provides individualized attention to every client, taking time to explain the legal process and address their concerns.
Thorough Case Preparation
Our attorney and staff carefully prepare each case, helping injured workers understand their claims and navigate the legal process.
Focused on Your Recovery
Helping clients obtain necessary medical treatment is a top priority, so they can work toward recovery and returning to their daily activities.
Experienced Legal Background
Charles W. O'Donnell's professional experience includes judicial clerkships with the Fairfax Circuit Court and Court of Appeals of Virginia.