David Sullivan

David specializes in labor and employment law.  He regularly advises employers on wage and hour compliance, employee leave and accommodation issues, discipline and discharge matters, and compliance requirements for government contractors.  He also assists employers by drafting and reviewing employment agreements, employee handbooks, and other workplace policies and procedures.
 
David represents his employer clients before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, in cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other state and federal laws. He also litigates cases involving non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.

Experience:
  • Significant experience representing employers in the Federal Courts of Virginia, including jury trials and bench trials.
  • Defended collective actions and individual actions arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Significant experience litigating non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements in Federal and State Courts of Virginia, including defending and obtaining injunctive relief.
  • Represented employers before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United States National Labor Relations Board, and Virginia Employment Commission.
  • Represented employers in audits conducted by the United States Department of Labor, Wage Hour Division, and United States Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
  • Regularly advises employers on Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act requirements related to certified payrolls, prevailing wages, and related compliance reviews.
Contact David

david.sullivan@reavescoley.com
757.410.8066 office

Recognition:
  • Virginia Business Legal Elite (2015)
  • Virginia Rising Stars; Law & Politics (2007, 2011-2012)

Associations:
  • Virginia Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association

Education:
  • Syracuse University; B.S., 1994
  • Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; J.D., 1999