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Gregory A. Giordano

Gregory A. Giordano

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., William & Mary School of Law, 1974
  • A.B., College of William & Mary, 1971

Admissions - Bar

  • Virginia

Admissions - Court

  • Supreme Court of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Involvement

  • Virginia State Bar Association
  • Virginia Beach Bar Association, President, past
  • Tidewater Federal Bar Association, President, past
  • Second District Ethics Committee, Vice Chairman, past
  • Eastern District of Virginia Federal Bar Association, Labor Law Section, Chairman, past 
  • Virginia State Bar, Association, Bench-Bar Relations Committee

Representing Management in Labor, Employment, and Commercial Litigation

Greg brings over five decades of experience representing management in labor law, employment law, and commercial litigation. Over the course of his career, he has guided employers through collective bargaining, workplace disputes, and complex litigation in both state and federal courts. A recognized leader in his field, Greg has shaped the practice of labor and employment law through teaching, writing, and speaking. His also develops future legal talent, as he mentors the next generation of lawyers through his role as an adjunct professor of Labor Law at William & Mary’s Marshall-Wythe School of Law.

Notable Work & Achievements

Collective Bargaining Leadership

Greg has successfully negotiated numerous collective bargaining agreements with labor unions, supporting workforce management in highly regulated environments when employers face sensitive labor relations. His work includes representing Tidewater Regional Transit, the predecessor of Hampton Roads Regional Transit, in negotiations with its union, drafting collective bargaining agreements, and advising on employment matters ranging from EEOC cases to labor arbitration.

Labor and Employment Disputes

Drawing on decades of litigation experience, Greg has represented employers in arbitration, EEOC proceedings, and employment law disputes with outcomes that protected both operational continuity and workforce stability. His courtroom record demonstrates a strong command of federal and state employment law, supported by strategic foresight that reduces future exposure.

Commercial and Real Estate Litigation

Beyond his labor and employment focus, Greg represents developers and businesses in real estate and commercial litigation.

Educator and Thought Leader

As an adjunct professor at William & Mary and a former lecturer at Old Dominion University and Regent University, Greg has trained generations of future attorneys in labor law. He has authored numerous articles and regularly speaks at industry seminars, sharing insights that strengthen the broader labor and employment community.

Career Foundations and Firm Leadership

Greg’s career reflects a breadth of leadership across respected law firms. As a partner at Clark & Stant, he oversaw all labor and employment matters for Tidewater Regional Transit. Following the firm’s merger with Williams Mullen, he continued to expand his labor and employment practice. Later, at Troutman Sanders, he further refined his skills in representing management across industries. This depth of experience across multiple leading firms has shaped the seasoned, pragmatic counsel he delivers today at Willcox Savage.

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation; Employment Law - Individuals; Employment Law - Management and Litigation; Labor & Employment (since 1995)
  • The Best Lawyers in America "Lawyer of the Year" - Norfolk, Employment Law - Individuals (Recognized since 2021)
  • Virginia's "Legal Elite," Virginia Business Magazine, Labor/Employment Law (2006, 2009/2013) and Civil Litigation (2014, 2015, 2018)
  • Virginia Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2006-2019)