Joshua L. Jewett

Joshua Jewett advocates for employees' rights in all types of employment law matters before federal and state courts, as well as in administrative and grievance hearings. Mr. Jewett has represented numerous individuals across a broad spectrum of industries. Since graduating from law school in 2008, Mr. Jewett has spearheaded or substantially contributed to multiple six-figure settlements for the firm's clients. While most of the matters he has worked on are subject to confidentiality, some others have been featured in the Washington Times, Virginian Pilot and Virginia Lawyer's Weekly. In addition to representing employees in litigation type settings, Mr. Jewett advises management and decisionmaker employees in both the private and federal sector who are facing disciplinary action, possible termination, or are being forced out. Mr. Jewett has helped clients in these situations either keep their jobs or peacefully exit from their situations by obtaining a negotiated severance package. Mr. Jewett received his J.D. from Regent University School of Law in 2008, where he was a brief writer for Regent's nationally recognized moot court team. Mr. Jewett's team at the 2007-2008 American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition was awarded the Best Brief and Regional Champions at the Washington, D.C. Regional. Originally from Illinois, Mr. Jewett received his B.A. from Eastern Illinois University in 2005, where he was a leader in the Student Senate and served as a student member of several student/faculty committees. Mr. Jewett is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association, and the Virginia Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in all Virginia courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Mr. Jewett resides in Chesapeake with his wife, Shanna, and two small boys, Joshua and Luke. In his free time, he is an avid follower of the Chicago Cubs and enjoys reading about theology and insider accounts of Washington politics. He is a member of New Life Providence Church, where he leads a small group and coaches a men's softball team. Awards and Honors Honors Featured in the Washington Times, Virginian Pilot and Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly

• Attorney

• Member of New Life Providence Church

• Virginia
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia

• National Employment Lawyers Association (Member)
• Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association (Member)
• Virginia Bar Association (Member)