Andrea Dunlap

Andrea’ Dunlap is a civil litigator whose practice focuses on complex commercial, regulatory, and cybersecurity-related disputes. She represents public bodies, business entities, and institutional clients in high-stakes matters pending in Virginia state courts and federal court, and is regularly engaged in cases requiring sophisticated legal strategy, disciplined discovery management, and close coordination with organizational leadership.

Andrea’ advises and defends public entities—including public housing authorities, economic development authorities, and local governmental bodies—in litigation and compliance matters implicating governance, procurement, contracting, operational risk, and statutory obligations. Her work often involves disputes with significant financial exposure, regulatory oversight, or public-sector sensitivity. She also handles cybersecurity and data-privacy matters, including incident-driven litigation, breach-response support, and risk mitigation arising from alleged data exposure.


Across her practice, Andrea’ is recognized for her command of complex factual records, precise legal analysis, and ability to manage cases from early risk assessment through trial or resolution. Clients value her strategic judgment, credibility with courts and opposing counsel, and her focus on achieving efficient, defensible outcomes in challenging and high-profile matters
Education
University of Miami School of Law. J.D., LL.M. 2019
Georgia State University, B.A. 2015
Bar/Court Admissions
Virginia State Bar
Georgia State Bar
Memberships
Access to Legal Services Committee, Virginia State Bar
I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court
Women & Minorities Program Chair, Virginia State Bar
South Hampton Roads Bar Association; Secretary
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Community Involvement
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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