Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in McLean, VA

Handling cases of employment litigation, general litigation, business litigation, employment litigation, mergers and acquisitions, wrongful termination, and government contracts, Mr. J. Andrew Baxter works for the people of Virginia and the District of Columbia as a senior litigation associate at General Counsel, P.C. Extensively experienced in complex corporate and insurance litigation, he was lead counsel in 2017’s second largest jury verdict, as designated by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

After Mr. Baxter earned an undergraduate degree from Valdosta State University in music composition and performance, he had the opportunity to study international corporate law, international humanitarian law and corporate law at the University of Haifa Faculty of Law in Israel. He then attended Florida Coastal School of Law, where he earned a certificate in international and comparative law, and a Juris Doctor.

In offering risk management services and counseling, Mr. Baxter has helped clients avoid costly litigation and business disputes. Currently, his focus is on using his extensive experience in trial court to offer individuals and businesses the attention that comes from choosing a small firm with all the benefits of a larger, full-service firm. Representing international and local companies, he is experienced in business creation, trademarks, contract matters and lawsuits.

Mr. Baxter has been admitted to practice in Virginia since 2009 and has created educational material to help businesses understand how defamation relates to them. To explain how employers must be careful in performance evaluations, email conversations, management communication and job references, he created a simple video explaining defamation and how it applies to his clients.