Alexander R. McDaniel

Associate

Virginia

Offices

Virginia - Virginia Beach

575 Lynnhaven Parkway

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Practice Areas

Business Disputes

General Litigation & ADR

Professional Liability

Experience

Alex McDaniel is a skilled civil litigator focusing his practice on business disputes, fiduciary relationships, professional liability, product liability, and general litigation. He has a proven track record of success, having represented clients in both state and federal courts on a wide range of complex issues. Alex is known for his strategic approach to litigation, his insightful analysis of legal challenges, powerful legal writing, and commitment to adding value and reducing exposure.
Alex has been recognized as Bests Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in multiple disciplines for his excellence in legal practice, consistently receiving high ratings from clients and peers. As a former law clerk to well-respected judges in the Hampton Roads area, his expertise in litigation has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and formidable advocate.

Outside the office, Alex runs half and full marathons, serves on the Virginia Beach Public Library Board, and provides general legal knowledge on social media platforms under the name @bossmoveslegal.

Court Admissions

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

Notable Matters

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation–Construction, and Product Liability Litigation–Defendants (2022-2026).
  • Member of the litigation defense team that successfully obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a short line railroad in connection with an alleged $2.5 billion antitrust conspiracy claim.
  • Secured an award of approximately $600,000, including attorney’s fees, on behalf of a wrongfully terminated executive against a publicly traded company following a state court bench trial.
  • Managed a commercial collections caseload for a regional equipment dealer, collecting over $250,000 in receivables.
  • Awarded “Best Brief” during University of Richmond School of Law’s Barnett Moot Court competition.

Education

  • University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 2017
  • University of Northern Iowa, B.A., 2014

Professional & Community Affiliations

  • Virginia Bar Association
  • Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Hoffman I’Anson Inn of Court
  • Virginia Beach Public Library Citizen Advisory Board – Chair
  • North End Run Club