Brian Muse offers complete guidance for clients navigating labor and employment law and litigation.

By balancing a thoughtfulness and in-depth knowledge of the law, Brian helps his clients address their unique business goals. His legal strengths lie in both counseling and litigation, and he supports an array of client needs including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. Brian also assists clients with their business needs, such as employment issues associated with commercial transactions. In addition, Brian has experience representing clients in labor matters, including unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB and Union grievances. 

Whether you’re facing lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act or navigating federal and state law employment issues, Brian works with outcome-oriented efficiency. He takes the time to understand his client’s objectives and explores creative solutions. He assesses the complex relationship between your legal needs and business goals.

Viewed as a partnership, Brian pays attention to the culture your business promotes. He purposefully reflects each business’s unique history and specific future goals when representing his clients. He also provides onsite training and seminars related to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies to help your business stay on track and come out ahead.

After spending six-years supporting a global law firm in northern Virginia, Brian returned home to Williamsburg. He joined Sands Anderson in 2016 and serves clients in the Hampton Roads and Richmond markets. Brian Serves as head of the Firm's Labor and Employment Team.

Education & Admissions

Education

University of Virginia
B.A. 1998

College of William and Mary
J.D. Marshall Wythe School of Law 2001

Admissions

Virginia

District of Columbia

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Honors & Recognitions

Virginia Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor 2012-2024

"Top Lawyer" by Coastal Virginia Magazine, Labor & Employment 2018 - 2019, 2021, 2024

Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law/Management, 2019-2024

"Legal Elite", Virginia Business Magazine, Labor/Employment, 2012-2024

Virginia Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, 2017-2018

Virginia Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2012-2015

Experience

  • Provided advice and counsel to clients on employment issues associated with large-scale commercial transactions and asset sales.
  • Represented clients in collective action litigation involving complex wage and hour issues.
  • Counseled employers on large-scale policy rollouts and misconduct investigations.
  • Customized legal strategies for clients avoiding litigation and governmental investigations.
  • Represented businesses in employment and discrimination claims in federal and state courts, including matters before the federal courts of appeal and the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Affiliations

Community

Avalon, A Center for Women and Children, Board Member

Williamsburg Youth Baseball League, Coach

Professional

Virginia Bar Association

Williamsburg Bar Association

News & Insights

Insights

News

On the books: New employment laws take effect July 1 Virginia Lawyers Weekly, June 2023

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