Garen E. Dodge, Employment Attorney in Reston, Virginia

Garen concentrates on employment, employment contracts, general, government, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Garen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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Garen's primary office is at 10701 Parkridge Boulevard, Suite 300, Reston, VA, 20191. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Garen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Garen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Garen for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Garen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Garen offer a free consultation?

  Garen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Garen's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Garen's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in Virginia typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Garen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Garen take my case if I'm outside Reston?

  Garen is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Garen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Garen?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Garen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Garen accepting new employment clients right now?

  Garen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.