Mike Hollingsworth maintains a statewide litigation practice representing individuals and families in complex cases of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Mike approaches the practice of law from his clients’ viewpoint and his passion is achieving fairness for all regardless of a person’s background or circumstances. He especially relishes cases against “powerful” opponents and writing about complex legal and procedural issues.

His experience has taken him through every level of Virginia’s court system, both state and federal. He has tried dozens of jury and bench trials throughout Virginia and obtained countless winning verdicts and outcomes for his clients.  Mike’s encyclopedic knowledge of law and procedure have also aided his appellate skills, and he has successfully briefed and argued cases in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Mike graduated from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. where he focused on advocacy, procedure and evidence through case study and competitive practice in trial and moot court competitions. He also worked for a judge and served as a teaching assistant for an ethics professor. Additional academic accomplishments include multiple scholarships for academic performance, community service, and legal writing.

In college, Mike was an intern in The White House and the U.S. House of Representatives, giving him behind-the-scenes insight into the operation of our federal government. He also worked for the Boys and Girls Club where he helped elementary school students with homework and life skills. He graduated Dean’s List from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and also obtained a certificate in political management from George Washington University.

Mike comes from a family of leading lawyers. His grandfather was general counsel for Random House, the largest general-interest paperback publisher in the world. Mike and his family live in Old Town Alexandria, VA. He enjoys watching his son grow up, alone time with his wife, pro sports, playing golf, fishing in Florida, reading, the beach, cooking, and slow cooking on his Big Green Egg.

INSPIRATION

Find our more about how and why Michael Hollingsworth became the passionate attorney he is today: Getting Personal with Attorney Mike Hollingsworth.

Notable Cases, 2022-2023:

• Successfully reversed and defeated defendant physician’s motion to dismiss by arguing newly pleaded allegations of lack of informed consent were not barred by statute of limitations.
• Successfully moved court to add theories of negligence against a Virginia hospital resulting in significant settlement for family of deceased child.
• Established that out of state doctors practicing telemedicine on patients in Virginia can be sued for malpractice in Virginia even though not physically present here.
• Obtained default judgment against Fortune 500 company based upon its failure to adhere to procedures governing responsive pleading.

• Author and Instructor, Virginia CLE^®
• Virginia Super Lawyers® Rising Star
• The Best Lawyers in America®, “Ones to Watch”
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association
• Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine
• Mason Civil Rights Scholar
• LeClercq Scholarship

Presentations:

• “The Essentials of Search & Seizure in Virginia,” Virginia CLE^®
• “Pre-trial Motions Practice,” Prince William County Bar Association

Publications:

• “NC based doctor subject to jurisdiction in WDVA,” Virginia Lawyers Weekly, cover story (2022)
• “Seila Law v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,” Subscript Law, SCOTUSblog.org (2020)
• “New trial ordered after missing cell phone surfaces,” cover story Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2019)
• “The Fourth Amendment and CSLI,” The Virginia Champion
• Defending Criminal Cases in Virginia, “Constitutional and Statutory Doctrines,” Virginia CLE^®

“Don’t let Mr. Hollingsworth’s calm, relaxed and personable demeanor fool you: he will fight very hard and relentlessly.”

“We needed answers in the very late night and they actually were there to help us. Mr Hollingsworth knows so many people in the area and has great rapport with everyone that problems are quickly solved. He was so relaxed in court and made us all feel so much more at ease. We never worried or had any unanswered questions.”

“ Mr. Hollingsworth and his team did everything to satisfy all my relentless questions and also worked to really build my trust. I was not just another case number and I very much appreciated that.”

“Michael has a passion for winning and the people he represents. He is well prepared when he walks into the court room and is ready to fight for you. He is what other lawyers wish they could be and that is a “BEAST” in the court room.”

“From the very first conversation with Michael, he was factual, honest, and caring about the situation in which my daughter was facing. His team worked tirelessly to obtain the best results possible.”

“I want to thank Mr. Hollingsworth for his professionalism and competent support. His unique approach and straight forward advice in solving complex cases makes Michael a person that will always look for the client’s best interest.”