Virginia Grimm, Civil Rights Attorney in Rockville, Maryland
Over 6 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and Wrongful Termination
AssociateatJoseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.
Rockville, MD
Practicing civil rights in Rockville since 2020.
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Virginia Grimm is an associate based in Rockville, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Wrongful Termination. Virginia has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A..
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- Rockville, MD
- Experience
- over 6 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment · Wrongful Termination
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and Wrongful Termination matters from Rockville, MD.
- Over 6 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Virginia Grimm: Virginia Grimm is an associate based in Rockville, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Wrongful Termination. Virginia has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Virginia takes on
Virginia concentrates on civil rights, employment, and wrongful termination. Each area below outlines the kind of case Virginia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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Wrongful Termination
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Civil Rights cases in Rockville, Maryland
Virginia takes civil rights matters in Rockville, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Virginia agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Rockville, Maryland
Virginia takes employment matters in Rockville, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Virginia agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Termination cases in Rockville, Maryland
Virginia takes wrongful termination matters in Rockville, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Virginia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Virginia Grimm — civil rights lawyer in Rockville
Virginia Grimm is an associate based in Rockville, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Wrongful Termination. Virginia has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A..
Virginia ‘Gia’ Grimm focuses her practice in Labor & Employment Issues including job discrimination in areas such as gender, race, age, sexual orientation, and disability discrimination, as well as wrongful termination.
She represents survivors of sexual harassment and abuse and strives to maintain a trauma informed practice. Gia is also a member of the firm’s Whistleblower team where she files suit under the False Claims Act (aka qui tam cases). In addition, Gia works closely with Members of the Maryland State Legislature to ensure passage of important bills impacting Marylanders.
Prior to joining JGL, Gia worked at a small Bethesda based firm where she handled all types of civil litigation cases including contract disputes, residential and commercial real estate disputes, business torts, and construction litigation.
Gia served as a Law Clerk to The Honorable Elizabeth S. Morris in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court right after law school.
While attending law school, Gia was a Notes and Comments Editor of the Journal for Race, Gender, Religion and Class and was a Rose Zetzer Fellow for the Women Leadership and Equality Program. Gia also served as a Writing Fellow, where she worked with other students to enhance their legal writing skills, and as Class President during her Third Year.
How Virginia handles civil rights matters
Virginia ‘Gia’ Grimm focuses her practice in Labor & Employment Issues including job discrimination in areas such as gender, race, age, sexual orientation, and disability discrimination, as well as wrongful termination. She represents survivors of sexual harassment and abuse and strives to maintain a trauma informed practice. Gia is also a member of the firm’s Whistleblower team where she files…
Who Virginia represents
Virginia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and wrongful termination matters in Rockville and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Maryland School of Law
J.D. · 2020
American University
B.A. Psychology · 2016
Jurisdictions
Virginia's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2021 · ACTIVE
Maryland
2020 · ACTIVE
Virginia studied at J.D. in University of Maryland School of Law and B.A. Psychology in American University.
Law school and academic background
Virginia completed J.D. in University of Maryland School of Law and B.A. Psychology in American University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Virginia runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Virginia Grimm's office in Rockville
Virginia's primary office is at 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 975, Rockville, MD, 20850. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.
111 Rockville Pike, Suite 975
Rockville, MD 20850
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How to hire Virginia Grimm — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Virginia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Virginia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Virginia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Virginia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Rockville, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Virginia
Virginia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Virginia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Virginia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Grimm
How much does it cost to hire Virginia for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Virginia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Virginia offer a free consultation?
Virginia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Virginia's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Virginia's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Virginia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Virginia take my case if I'm outside Rockville?
Virginia is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Virginia 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 Virginia?
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. Virginia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Virginia accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Virginia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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