Fairfax

Claire Carr

Managing Partner, Workers' Compensation Practice Group

Robert came to law as a second career committed to the idea that excellent skill, knowledge, and representation are not just a goal, but an absolute requirement.  As Managing Partner of KPM LAW’s Fairfax Office, Robert put together and manages an aggressive team of litigation professionals committed to aggressive, efficient and responsive promotion of client interests.

Robert focuses his practice on the defense of large loss and complex commercial and construction claims, contract disputes, professional and business liabilities, commercial transportation accidents, and premises liability, as well as insurance coverage analysis and litigation.  He has tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued in the appellate courts of Virginia, Maryland and the Fourth Circuit.

After graduating from the University of Virginia, Robert received a full scholarship to study opera at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.  He sang for ten years on stages from the east coast to Chicago before returning to law school at the College of William and Mary, where he took second place in William Mary’s National Moot Court competition and was a member of the I’Anson-Hoffman Inns of Court.  Robert is happily married and also manages his boy-girl twins and a wonderful mixed-breed, rescue dog.

Claire has spent her entire 30-year career at KPM LAW, developing strong personal connections with her clients which allows her to better understand their needs and more effectively represent their legal interests. Her loyal client following and high client retention rate are evidence of the priority she places on those relationships, and the impact it has in producing outstanding results and exceptionally satisfied clients.

Claire graduated from Virginia Tech in 1987 and earned her law degree in 1990 from the University of Richmond School of Law followed by a 2-year clerkship for Senior Justice Richard H. Poff of the Supreme Court of Virginia. In 1992, Claire became KPM LAW's first associate and was promoted to partner in 1998. She established the firm's Workers' Compensation Practice Group in 1999 and has successfully built a team of dedicated attorneys throughout the firm's 4 statewide offices.

Under Claire's guidance, her team helps carriers improve their claims handling process and helps employers reduce safety risks to reduce claims. By providing adjusters, safety and risk managers with regular legal training, quick responses to questions, timely updates of new developments in the law, and a defense approach tailored to each client, Claire and her team have effectively redefined the traditional attorney/client relationship into a mutually beneficial attorney-client partnership.

Claire frequently speaks at national and local conferences and is very active in several national workers' compensation organizations. She holds an AV-preeminent rating from Martindale Hubble and is a fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. Claire has also has been named multiple times to Best Lawyers in America, America's Top 100 Attorneys, Top Attorneys in Virginia, Top Attorneys in Richmond, Legal Elite, Virginia Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers Women in Law and Women Leaders in the Law.