Carl N. Lauer - Front Royal, VA
Attorney at Dulaney Lauer & Thomas LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Front Royal, VA
1516 N. Shenandoah Avenue Suite C Front Royal, VA 22630
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Front Royal Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 06/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Auto Accident
- Workers' Compensation
Attorney Information
Overview
Carl Lauer started his career as a military attorney in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Captain in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). In addition to practicing law as a trial attorney he actively participated in military life, earning his Air Assault badge and playing on the All Army rugby teams for two consecutive years. He considers his early military experience, with focus on duty, service, and preparation, as a vital foundation for his career as a lawyer.
Following his release from active duty, Carl has focused on serious personal injury law and wrongful death cases, auto accident law, and worker's compensation law. He's handled hundreds of serious injury and worker's compensation cases throughout Virginia, and is managing partner of our Front Royal office in Warren County, VA.
Carl is well known in the personal injury and workers’ compensation fields. Carl is an active member in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association worker’s compensation section. In addition, Carl is a member of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court and currently serves on its Executive Committee. This organization is a group of claimants’ and defense attorneys dedicated to the ethical practice of workplace injury law. Finally, Carl serves as a board member of the Workers Injury Law Group (WILG), a national advocacy organization for the rights of injured workers.
Carl has earned the highest rating ("AV Preeminent") from Martindale-Hubbell, based on the opinions of fellow Virginia attorneys and judges. Holding the highest rating ("Superb") from Avvo, Carl is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In addition, he has been recognized as one of Virginia's "Go To Lawyers, Workers' Comp Law" by Virginia Lawyers Weekly and has been listed by Northern Virginia Magazine as a Top Personal Injury Lawyer.
Carl and his wife Susan live just outside Winchester, and Susan is a retired kindergarten teacher who taught in the Frederick County Virginia school system.  Carl has always been active in local affairs, previously serving with the Jaycees (Warrenton, VA) and making numerous speaking appearances at local schools.  Furthermore, Carl and Susan previously served as team officials for the Sherando Warriors high school swim team, and as volunteers for the Sherando Sharks summer swim team (Frederick County Rec).
When not practicing law, Carl values time with Susan and his daughters, exercising, golfing, and supporting local sports teams.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Northern Virginia Magazine - Top Injury Lawyer
- Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
- Rated Superb by Avvo
- Go To Lawyer, Workers' Comp Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Education
Legal Education
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Washington and Lee University School of Law,
Lexington,
Virginia, 1985
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Hamilton College,
Clinton,
New York, 1982
B.A. Government
Honors: magna cum laude -
United States Army, Judge Advocate General School's Officer Basic Course, 1986
Honors: Commandant's List
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Captain, 1986 - 1989
Classes and Seminars
- Sherando High School, Guest speaker
Pro Bono Activities
- Former member and Registered Agent, Warrenton- Fauquier Jaycees
- Member, All-Army Rugby Football Club, 1987 & 1988
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1985
- Virginia Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Fauquier County Bar Association (Member)
- Warren County Bar Association (Member)
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Workers' Compensation Section (Member)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
- American Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- United States Army Court of Military Review
- Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Executive Committee Member, Virginia Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court
- Board Member, Workers' Injury Law Group
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Contact
1516 N. Shenandoah Avenue
Suite C
Front Royal, VA 22630
Phone Number: 540-443-8625
Email: Send a message
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http://www.dulaneylauerthomas.com/
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dulaney-Lauer-Thomas-LLP/229440650436506
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http://twitter.com/DLTLawFirm
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- http://www.dulaneylauerthomas.com/blog/ (Virginia Injury Law Blog)
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