Elyse H. Stiner Virginia Workers Compensation Team

Elyse H. Stiner – Attorney

Elyse H. Stiner is a passionate advocate for injured workers and a seasoned attorney with a strong background in public interest law. She brings to the firm a decade of experience, leadership, and courtroom tenacity, all anchored by her unwavering commitment to justice.

Elyse earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with honors from the University of Vermont, and went on to receive her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law. During her academic journey, she held impactful internships with the ACLU and both the Miami and Richmond Public Defenders’ Offices, solidifying her dedication to advocacy and the protection of individual rights.

Elyse is licensed to practice in Virginia and the Eastern District of Virginia (Federal). Since joining Injured Workers Law Firm, she has continued her mission to level the playing field for those who have been hurt on the job.
Leadership, Recognition & Advocacy

Elyse has earned widespread recognition for her work, including:

• Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star (2016–2021)
• Virginia Super Lawyer (2022–2025)
• Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorneys in the Nation – Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (2023)
• Influential Women of Law – Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2025)

She is an active and engaged member of several key professional organizations:

• Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) – Board Member (2023–2025), Co-Chair of the 2025 Cherry Blossom Conference
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) – Member and frequent speaker
• Virginia Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court
  • Programs Co-Chair (2019–2022)
  • Treasurer (2022–2023)
  • Counselor (2023–2024)
  • President (2024–2025)
  • Immediate Past President (2025–2026)
  • Executive Committee Member (2019–present)

Her recent speaking engagements include presentations for the VTLA Advanced Paralegal Retreat, McCandlish Holton Annual Seminar, and WILG Cherry Blossom Conference, covering topics such as statutory employer rules, nurse case managers, and attorney wellness.

Personal Passions

Outside of the office, Elyse loves spending time with her daughter, traveling to see family and friends, and volunteering with Kids’ Chance of Virginia, an organization that provides educational opportunities for the children of injured workers. A devoted fan of live music, she especially enjoys seeing Phish, Billy Strings, and artists in the Grateful Dead orbit. And when fall arrives, you’ll find her fully immersed in NFL football season. Her team? PHILADELPHIA SPORTS (all of them, but especially … Go BIRDS)

A Mission-Driven Advocate

Elyse’s motivation is deeply rooted in public service, social justice, and reform. She understands that injured workers in Virginia are at a disadvantage from the moment they are hurt — the laws offer too few protections and too many hurdles. Elyse is committed to correcting that imbalance through thoughtful, zealous representation and systemic change. Whether it’s fighting for her clients day-to-day, advocating nationally through WILG, or supporting legislative improvements through the Inn of Court and VTLA, Elyse leads with civility, professionalism, empathy, and strength.
She is guided by the words of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
And inspired by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor:
“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do… there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.”

Areas of Practice:

• Workers’ Compensation

Education:

• University of Miami School of Law
• University of Vermont