Author Archives: Doug Landau

Why was Doug Landau Sent to the Principal’s Office at Langston Hughes Middle School Last Week?

Lawyer Doug Landau was once again a volunteer teacher, helping middle school students understand how our court system works. He reported to the principal’s office at the request of the Fairfax County Bar Association in order to participate with other lawyers in the civics related education program. Due to the expense of transporting students to…

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Why Are Women’s Workplace Injury Cases Sometimes More Complicated Than Men’s?

In more than three decades of trying workers comp cases, Lawyer Doug Landau has noticed that women’s workplace injury cases are sometimes more complicated than men’s. Having represented pregnant bartenders, senior caregivers with child rearing responsibilities in the home, and regular substitute teachers, Landau acknowledges how daunting it can be for women who have to…

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Eliminating Class-Action Lawsuits, Limiting Rightful Compensation, and More: Congress Pushes Anti-Civil Justice Bills

When Lawyer Doug Landau teaches civics and the Constitution at various local middle schools, he emphasizes the protections afforded to each of us under the law. He notes, “The civil jury is one of our greatest equalizers. It makes equal rich and poor.” However, in less than two months, anti-civil justice bills have been coming…

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