Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 
Chuck Seyfarth is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who helps companies navigate their most significant litigation challenges. He is known as a talented strategist, able to tackle complicated disputes, with a keen ability to align legal strategy with business objectives. Clients rely on Chuck for his expertise in defending high-stakes litigation that threatens the core of their operations, brand, and objectives. He has particular experience handling cases in the Eastern District of Virginia, helping clients navigate the unique considerations of the “Rocket Docket.”
As Chair of O’Hagan Meyer’s Class Action Practice Group, Chuck has extensive experience defending class actions across the country. He is also known for his experience and expertise in the areas of financial services, privacy and data concerns, emerging technologies, and commercial disputes between businesses. Chuck represents clients in the Fintech and Technology industries. He also represents clients in matters and investigations brought by state attorneys general and administrative agencies.
Chuck is recognized as a top attorney in his field. He is included in “The Best Lawyers in America,” and was recently named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in the field of class action litigation. Chuck has been recognized as a “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters, a “Legal Lion” by Law360, a “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine, a “Super Lawyer” by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine, and named one of the “Top Attorneys in Richmond” by Richmond Magazine. Chuck’s clients also appreciate his work:
- Strategically, he thinks company-wide rather than the individual case, and he’s a very smart litigator that understands the best way to accomplish our goals.
- He’s very personable, he’s very smart, and strategic as a litigator. He understands the company’s objectives and how to accomplish them.
- He’s a great strategist.
- He goes above and beyond in understanding my company.
- He is a very practical thinker and comes at something from the client perspective.
The common thread to Chuck’s practice is he works closely with general counsel and business leaders to manage significant legal challenges by developing a strategy that aligns the client’s legal objectives with its business objectives.
In addition to representing his clients, Chuck is active in the community. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Richmond Bar Association and is a member of the John Marshall American Inn of Court. He has served as President of the Board of Directors of the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society and as a Board Member of the Legal Aid Justice Center. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Richmond Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
