Diane C. H. McNamara

Diane C. H. McNamara is a Manassas, Virginia law practice serving injured and disabled workers throughout Northern Virginia and the broader Washington, D.C. to Richmond region. Established in 1992, the firm focuses primarily on Virginia workers’ compensation claims and also assists clients seeking Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Its representation is designed to help workers obtain medical treatment, wage-loss payments, disability benefits, and compensation for permanent workplace injuries.

Diane C. H. McNamara approaches each matter with personal attention, careful preparation, and clear communication. The firm works directly with clients through every stage of a claim, evaluating medical evidence, employment records, benefit eligibility, deadlines, and disputes with employers or insurance carriers. Its bilingual staff can assist Spanish-speaking clients, and the Manassas office is fully accessible. Workers’ compensation fees are based on the recovery of monetary and medical benefits, and there is generally no fee when a claim is unsuccessful.

Diane C. H. McNamara handles claims involving construction accidents, industrial and warehouse equipment, falls, lifting injuries, work-related vehicle crashes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, burns, amputations, occupational disabilities, and fatal workplace accidents. The firm represents employees of large, midsized, and small employers before Deputy Commissioners, the full Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and the Supreme Court of Virginia. It also helps disability clients prepare SSDI and SSI applications, document medical limitations, request reconsideration, and pursue administrative hearings after denials.

Diane C. H. McNamara brings more than 35 years of legal experience to representing injured workers. The firm’s appellate work has included cases that influenced Virginia workers’ compensation law, including matters concerning post-traumatic stress disorder and the relationship between compensation and civil claims. Diane McNamara has also presented workers’ compensation programs for the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Through focused advocacy, practical guidance, and compassionate service, the firm helps clients protect their rights while managing serious medical and financial challenges.