Attorney Emily Coyle

Emily has comprehensive experience in the field of Business and Contract Law, ranging from corporate formation, business purchase and sales, and contract matters. Emily’s practice at Lipp Law concentrates on advising clients on corporate, labor, and employment matters.

Emily began her legal career at a law firm in Richmond, Virginia where she represented private equity funds, families, and individuals in their acquisition or sale of companies throughout the United States. Emily’s prior experience has given her the opportunity to serve as outside counsel and become broadly familiar with the various areas of business law and M&A transactions.

Emily earned for Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Liberty University in 2019. Subsequently, she graduated cum laude from the Regent University School of Law in 2022. While at Regent, she served as a Senior Editor for Regent’s Law Review and worked as a Law Clerk for a large medical malpractice law firm and interned for Sentara Hospital’s legal counsel department.

Emily is admitted to practice law in Virginia. Outside of her work with the firm, Emily works with Themis Bar Review to provide feedback for students preparing to take the Virginia Bar Exam. Emily enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, running, and reading.

Recognition:

Super Lawyers Rising Star 2026

Education:

• Regent University School of Law – JD – Juris Doctor (2022)
• Liberty University – BS – Bachelor of Science (2019)

Professional Experience:

(Disclaimer: Many factors pertain to each case, and the outcomes listed do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case by Lipp Law)

Corporate and Intellectual Property Law:

• Assist clients in forming new businesses, arranging and completing the sales of their businesses, and purchasing new businesses.
• Assist clients with changing the jurisdiction of incorporation for their companies.
• Draft various documents pertaining to M&A transactions for numerous insurance companies, including purchase agreement, equity documents, and employment agreements.
• Review and organize corporate documents to ensure completion of due diligence.
• Draft employment documentation for a variety of businesses.
• Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining federal trademark registrations.

Employment Law:

• Provide legal guidance on the scope and enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses as part of employment contract evaluations.
• Assist clients with sending and responding to cease-and-desist letters related to non-compete issues.
• Review and advise companies on company documentation to ensure compliance with applicable employment and labor laws.
• Assist employee in achieving favorable severance for whistleblower and retaliation claims against their employer.
• Advise employees navigating workplace disputes and assist employees in achieving favorable severance packages due to alleged violations of employment law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Labor Law:

• Negotiate multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) for management clients in the political campaign industry.
• Successfully guide management clients through all stages of the labor union grievance process, from initial filing through resolution.
• Assist and advise management clients regarding labor union issues and relations.

Pro Bono Experience:

• American Bar Association Free Legal Answers

Admissions:

• Commonwealth of Virginia

Professional Memberships:

• Virginia State Bar Association