About Elliott
Elliott Harding, Esq.
Mr. Harding practices throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a focus on criminal trials & appeals, civil rights litigation, and commercial disputes.
He has argued cases before all levels of Virginia's courts, including the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and appeared in federal matters outside of Virginia as well. He has also prosecuted as a Special Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Central Virginia.
Academic Background:
J.D., Washington & Lee University School of Law. ('15L)
B.A., Government & Economics, University of Virginia. (Dec. 2011)
Bar Admissions:
State: Commonwealth of Virginia
Federal: Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia
Mr. Harding graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Government & Economics and received his J.D. from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA. While in law school, Mr. Harding was a member of the Washington & Lee Moot Court Executive Board, received the award for Best Brief in the John W. Davis Moot Court Competition, and earned honors for brief writing in national and regional moot court competitions. Though it can be time consuming for some, he enjoys thorough research and brief writing at all levels.
Mr. Harding worked as a summer associate at Stone, Cardwell, & Dinkin PLC in Richmond, VA, as well as the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Charlottesville, VA. He previously served as a member of the Region Ten Community Services Board in Central Virginia, worked on Capitol Hill as the Legislative Director & Counsel for his Congressional Representative, and was named the winner of Yale University's Inaugural William F. Buckley, Jr. Ideas Competition in 2018.
Along with his interest in law, Elliott maintains his passion for animal welfare, public policy, history, sports, and business development. He currently lives in Charlottesville with his wife, their son, and their cat "Penny." Elliott cites his love for his late-dog "Roo" as the source of his passion for animal welfare.