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Douglas Robinson Burtch

Macaulay & Burtch, P.C. β€’ Richmond, VA
Employment LaborEmployment LawInvestigationsPersonal InjuryWorkplace Investigations

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Contact

Email
Phone
(804) 823-8815
Address
1015 E Main St, Richmond, VA, 23219-3549, US

Professional

About

Douglas Robinson Burtch is an accomplished attorney at Macaulay & Burtch, P.C. in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in employment law, workplace investigations, personal injury, and business disputes. He represents employers, executives, and professionals in a comprehensive range of workplace matters, providing both strategic counseling and litigation services in state and federal courts, as well as before various administrative bodies. Douglas's expertise encompasses a wide array of workplace issues, including employment discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, employment agreements, separation agreements, and severance plans. He also assists clients in developing human resource policies, employee handbooks, and navigating employee benefits, leaves of absence, and all aspects of hiring, firing, compensation, and disciplinary actions. Furthermore, Douglas offers guidance on restrictive covenants, such as non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure agreements, alongside matters related to trade secret protection, business torts, and defamation. In addition to his legal practice, Douglas conducts preventative compliance training, various types of employment audits, and thorough workplace investigations. He is also a sought-after speaker, sharing his insights on employment law and related topics with employers, trade associations, bar groups, and law students. Through his diverse skill set and dedication to client advocacy, Douglas remains a trusted resource in the complex landscape of employment law.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
2003 University of Richmond School of Law J.D. 2001 University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 1998 Emory University B.A. 1994 St. Christopher's School
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2014 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2013 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Publications
2013 Richmond Family Magaizine Looking For Work? - DO's and DONT's of the Teen Job Scene 2011 SHRM What to Do When Employee Behavior Changes 2010 Macaulay & Burtch E-Alert US Supreme Court Decides Against Employee Privacy On Employer-Provided Devices
Associations
Virginia State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section Member
Speaking
2011 Virginia Association of Community Service Boards Reducing Your Liability From Employee Electronic Communications 2010 Washington Metro Area Corporate Counsel Association Reducing Your Liability From Employee Electronic Communications
Updated: Mar 25, 2026