Jesse Pound

Jesse Pound is a Workers Compensation attorney representing clients in federal and state workers’ compensation cases. Jesse received his law degree from The College of William and Mary Law School, his Bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan, and his Master’s degree from New York University.

Prior to joining Rutter Mills, Jesse was a staff attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor. He assisted administrative law judges in drafting decisions for cases under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).

The role Jesse played in drafting these decisions has provided him valuable knowledge for helping clients injured on the job at a shipyard, or in any job involved in the building, repair, maintenance, loading or unloading of a vessel.

Prior to his time as a staff attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor, Jesse worked for the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry assisting in litigation and trial preparation for OSHA violations cases.

He also served as a magistrate in Chesapeake, Virginia. As a magistrate, Jesse conducted probable cause hearings and issued arrest warrants and search warrants.

He issued emergency protective orders, emergency custody orders & temporary detention orders, and conducted bail hearings.

Education:

• University of Michigan B.A. with high distinction, Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society
• New York University M.A.
• William and Mary Law School J.D.

Awards and Recognition:

• Virginia State Bar
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Virginia Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court