Richmond regulatory, civil rights, and criminal law experts
Western Foundation Law (WFL) is a Richmond, Virginia law firm focused on administrative and regulatory actions, civil rights, criminal defense, and employment law. We represent individuals and organizations across Central Virginia who need an experienced attorney to defend their rights and navigate complex government regulatory actions.
WFL is led by broadly experienced attorney Donald "DJ" Thornley, s. WFL combines courtroom experience with practical problem‑solving to help clients challenge unfair decisions, defend their liberty, and safeguard their livelihoods.
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Practice Areas
20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE DEFENDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RIGHTS •
Criminal Defense
WFL will defend individuals during investigation, charging, prosecution, and against unfair treatment within the justice system. WFL can represent clients in Virginia, federal, and military criminal proceedings.
Internal Investigations
WFL will conduct thorough and impartial investigations. Experience with hundreds of criminal and administrative investigations into personnel, contracting, and business issues.
Administrative and Regulatory Actions
WFL will advocate for clients on federal, state and local agency investigations, decisions, and enforcement actions through correspondence and administrative action, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and litigation. 30+ years’ in-depth experience successfully advocating client positions before regulators.
Contracts and Agreements
WFL negotiates and defends federal and VA commercial contracts and agreements. 20+ years’ experience with contracting, including solicitation, administration assistance, disputes, and litigation.
First Amendment Rights Advocacy
WFL will use legal tools ranging from correspondence and administrative action, to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and litigation, to protect speech and religious freedom rights.
Employment Actions
WFL protects workers' rights in the modern workplace. 20+ years working in employment law, including performance and discipline matters, and human resources actions.