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Go To Lawyers: Marilyn Harvey
Partner
Clarke, Dolph, Hull & Brunick
Virginia Beach
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//January 10, 2026//
Years in practice: 10
Best known for: Defending employers in Virginia workers’ compensation cases with a detailed approach and professional demeanor.
Why I chose my practice area: I discovered workers’ compensation upon hiring and enjoyed mastering this niche area. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Bar is friendly and collegial.
Most memorable case: Using a claimant’s Facebook Live videos to impeach testimony; litigating a Broken Heart Syndrome case; handling a complex case involving potential blindness from an accident.
What makes me a leader in my field: My desire to mentor other attorneys, passing on knowledge from great mentors.
Bar involvement/leadership roles: Executive Committee and Mentorship subcommittee member, Virginia Worker’s Compensation Inn of Court
Representative clients: Sentara Healthcare, Bon Secours Mercy Health Chesapeake Public Schools, Everest Insurance Company
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