The Lipp Law Firm, PC

10/07/2026

We're honored to share that The Lipp Law Firm has been recognized in Virginia Lawyers Weekly's In the Lead: Women-led Law Firms for 2026.

As a woman-owned and woman-led firm, this recognition means a lot to our whole team. We built Lipp Law around a simple idea: business owners, employers, and the professionals who work with them deserve serious legal experience delivered with personal attention.

Thank you to Virginia Lawyers Weekly for this recognition, and to the clients and colleagues across Virginia, Maryland, and DC who trust us with their employment, business, and intellectual property matters.

Read the feature: https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/09/28/in-the-lead-women-led-law-firms/

10/01/2026

That "standard agreement" your software vendor just sent over? Standard doesn't necessarily mean it works in your favor.

Before you sign, a few terms deserve a closer look: auto-renewal deadlines, who owns your data (and whether the vendor can use it to train AI), who owns custom work you paid for, and how much the vendor is actually on the hook for if something goes wrong.

Our latest blog covers 10 terms every business owner should review before signing a technology contract:
https://www.lipplawfirm.com/review-technology-contracts/

General information only, not legal advice.

A software subscription, a custom development project, and a major technology implementation can expose a business to very different risks. These agreements can govern much more than the price of

09/25/2026

Virginia employers: if your team signs non-compete agreements, the rules changed on July 1, 2026.

For agreements signed, amended, or renewed on or after that date, you generally can't enforce a non-compete after letting someone go without cause unless you provide severance or another payment, and that payment has to be disclosed when the agreement is signed. The new law also bans non-competes for many licensed health care professionals.

Our latest blog explains what changed and what to review now:
https://www.lipplawfirm.com/what-virginia-employers-need-to-know-about-non-compete-agreements-in-2026/

General information only. Not legal advice.

Important changes to Virginia’s non-compete law went into effect on July 1, 2026. Virginia employers should review their non-compete agreements to ensure compliance with the new law before asking employees

09/21/2026

A union grievance isn't just an HR complaint. It's a contractual dispute, and what your managers do in the first few days can shape your position if it reaches arbitration.

Our latest post gives Virginia employers 10 practical steps, starting with the one that matters most:

Learn what Virginia employers should do after receiving a union grievance, from reviewing the CBA and preserving evidence through settlement or arbitration.

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Emily Coyle, Katie Lipp, and Ryen Rasmus, who have been recognized by Super Lawyers following its peer-informed selection process.

We’re proud to see three members of the Lipp Law team recognized by their legal peers.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Lipp Law attorney Katie Lipp for being selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law - Management.

This year's awards reflect the highest level of selectivity in the award's history, and each lawyer is selected through the Best Lawyers Purely Peer Review® methodology.

Get in touch with Katie today if you need employment law representation. ➡️

Attorney Katie Lipp, Owner of The Lipp Law Firm Katie dedicates her practice to employment separation guidance, education law, and labor law, representing employers, executives, educators, and employees. Katie is

08/18/2026

Seven years ago, Lipp Law opened its doors with one goal:

To help people navigate difficult workplace situations with excellent legal advice and genuine compassion.

Thank you for trusting us with your careers, your families, and your futures.

We're honored to continue fighting for employees throughout Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

08/05/2026

Some good news to share: Katie Lipp has been named a 2026 Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine! 🎉

It means a lot because the list starts with peer nominations — other attorneys across Northern Virginia and DC put names forward, and the magazine vets them from there.

Katie founded Lipp Law Firm to give employers, business owners, and individuals real, practical legal guidance backed by serious experience — with the personal attention that comes from a boutique firm.

Congratulations, Katie. Well earned.

07/21/2026

Virginia employers: some of the most significant employment law changes in years are already underway. 🏛️

Starting July 1, 2026 and phasing in through 2029, new rules are reshaping non-compete agreements, pay transparency, minimum wage, paid family and medical leave, paid sick leave, and more. Even the changes that don't take effect for a couple of years are worth getting ahead of now.

The employers who start reviewing their handbooks, job postings, and agreements now are the ones who'll avoid scrambling later.

We broke it all down in our latest post 👇

Virginia employers are facing one of the most significant waves of employment law changes in years. Beginning July 1, 2026, and continuing through 2029, new laws will affect hiring practices,

06/05/2026

Are you a Virginia business owner who uses independent contractors? The 1099 vs. W-2 distinction matters more than you might think, and getting it wrong can be costly.

Worker misclassification is one of the most common (and expensive) mistakes businesses make. We're talking back taxes, unpaid overtime, benefits claims, and potential audits from both the IRS and Virginia's own enforcement agencies.

Our latest blog breaks down:
✔ The key differences between W-2 employees and 1099 contractors
✔ The legal tests used to determine classification
✔ Virginia-specific laws, including the Employee Misclassification Prevention Act
✔ How to protect your business with the right documentation and practices

This article is a great starting point for any business owner who wants to understand the risks.

Read the full article here → https://www.lipplawfirm.com/virginia-businesses-1099-vs-w-2-employees/

Have questions about your specific situation? Reach out to our team. We work with DMV-area businesses every day on exactly these issues.

Navigating the complexities of worker classification is a critical challenge for businesses operating in Virginia. The distinction between hiring a W-2 employee and engaging a 1099 independent contractor carries significant