Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig

We are a veteran-owned global law firm, founded in 2001. With more than 70 lawyers, we provide legal services across the US and internationally. We have offices in Leesburg and Richmond, Virginia, and a presence in Washington State, Illinois, and Delaware for specific roles.

We act as general corporate counsel, advising and representing clients in national and international legal matters, including business, intellectual property, government contracts, regulatory, employment, business transactions, and disputes. Our practice areas include:

• Real estate
• Patent infringement
• Military law
• Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB)
• Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB)
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Business formation & startups
• Contracts
• Arbitration
• Litigation & disputes
• Patents
• Copyright
• Trademarks
• Infringement
• Estate, trusts, & wealth planning
• Business succession planning
• Guardianship & conservatorship
• Intellectual property disputes
• Bid protests
• Employment law

We support both litigation and transactional work.

We build lifelong relationships with clients and former employees.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive culture by recruiting, mentoring, and promoting staff and attorneys from diverse backgrounds. We believe in lifelong learning for our employees and consider corporate wellness essential for overall success, taking a holistic approach to employee well-being.

We deliver high-quality legal services efficiently, providing effective business solutions tailored to client goals, and building client relationships based on trust.

We employ between 51 and 200 individuals, including more than 70 lawyers. We consider our people our most important asset and aim to recruit talented team members.

We have a positive and collaborative work environment where employees support each other to achieve firm goals. Our culture promotes professional development through mentorship programs, leadership support, and internal learning initiatives. We support direct client interaction and early courtroom experience for associates and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels.

We offer flexible work schedules, including part-time, hybrid, and remote options, and focus on work-life balance.

We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability, with an 80% health insurance subsidy.

Our financial benefits include:

• A 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Quarterly and end-of-year bonuses
• Various recognition programs such as DARP Program, Origination, Annual Awards, LSP Referral Bonuses, and Employee Excellence Award

We provide unlimited paid time off, 10 paid holidays annually, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid and remote options, with an emphasis on reasonable hourly requirements.

Professional development is supported through:

• DBL University
• The DBL Thoughtleader Institute for CLE hours
• A Women’s Network
• Mentorship programs
• Leadership support
• Business development initiatives

We also offer a re-entry program for caregivers returning from maternity leave and promote employee well-being through health initiatives, firm events, and healthy snacks and beverages.