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WHY CHOOSE PIERCE / MCCOY
Our Philosophy
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Experience You Need. Results You Want.
The Labor and Employment division of Pierce / McCoy is dedicated to protecting Virginia workers’ rights in Norfolk, Richmond, Virginia Beach and throughout Virginia. Our Virginia employment attorneys know just how difficult it can be to stand up to an employer’s unjust or illegal actions. Whether you have been wrongfully terminated, sexually harassed, or the wheels have been placed in motion to remove you from your federal or private sector job, our firm aims to level the playing field between workers and employers. We will carefully guide you through the legal process and vigorously advocate for your rights every step of the way.
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Attorneys

Josh Jewett, Esq
jjewett@piercemccoy.com
Ben Johnson, Esq
bjohnson@piercemccoy.comTESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
When I thought I had no options, they came up with one and it worked.
Josh is very intelligent and comes across with knowledge of the law, that wasn’t questionable at our time in court when it counted the most.
Josh and Brittany are more than just lawyers to us. They have been a blessing to our family. We strongly recommend them to anyone. They are the best!
Josh made a difficult situation bearable, and gave me the courage to fight back against a major national corporation.
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The increased spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States presents employers with significant workplace challenges. If an employee is manifesting symptoms or is known to have a family member who has contracted the virus, can the employer order the employee to stay home in face of privacy and discrimination laws? Companies have…
HELPING WHERE IT COUNTS
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Based in Norfolk and Richmond, serving working men and women across the region, The Labor and Employment division of Pierce / McCoy offers skilled legal representation in employment litigation. Our attorneys are ready to take efficient, decisive action for our clients in a broad range of employment cases.