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1725 Duke Street
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Alexandria, VA 22314

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Angela H. France

Recognized as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite" by Virginia Business Magazine (2007-2009), and a "Rising Star," by Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars, Ms. France is highly regarded for her legal counsel to small- and medium-sized businesses.

Ms. France offers a wealth of corporate transactional experience on a wide-range of legal disciplines, including business contracts, corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, employment matters, bankruptcy, and creditor's rights. Additionally, Ms. France is a seasoned litigator, who regularly appears in state and federal courts on behalf of business clients in complex commercial disputes, business torts, and employment actions. Prior to joining PCT, Ms. France was a partner at Albo & Oblon, LLP.

Ms. France is a reputed lecturer and author. She has lectured at the National Business Institute and served as a guest lecturer at the George Washington University Law School. Her writing credits include articles in Atlantic Coast In-House and the Society for Human Resource Management.

Ms. France is a primary contributor and the Co-Editor of the Virginia Business Law Update Blog, which is published by PCT Law Group.

Representative Publications

"7th Circuit: Employer Not Required to Maintain an Existing Position to Accommodate Employee," Society for Human Resource Management Legal Report (April 2010)

"9th Circuit: Settlement by Class Representative Does Not Bar Certification Appeal," Society for Human Resource Management Legal Report (January 2010)

"State Statutes of Limitations Apply to Federal Whistleblowers Claims," Society for Human Resource Management Court Report (July 2005)

"Cell Phone Use While Driving Can Pose Real Problems for Employers," Atlantic Coast In-House, A Quarterly Publication of Lawyer's Weekly, Inc. (January 2005)

"Decision-Maker's Hate Speech was Direct Evidence of Discrimination," Society for Human Resource Management Court Report (March 2004)

"Mental Disorders did not Substantially Limit Major Life Activity," Society for Human Resource Management Court Report (July 2004)

"Employer Not Liable for Nondecision-Maker’s Influence on Employment Action," Society for Human Resource Management Court Report (January 2004)

"Workplace Monitoring: Balancing Business Interests with Employee Privacy Rights," Society for Human Resource Management Legal Report (May-June 2003)

Education

George Mason University School of Law, J.D.

James Madison University, B.S.

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