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Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Virginia

Lawyer Legion created this list of the top picks in 2024 for the best personal injury attorneys in Virginia. To rank the top personal injury attorneys, and other lawyers in Virginia, we used both objective and subjective criteria.

The top personal injury attorneys were selected based on their career accomplishments, success in high-profile cases, professional involvement, community leadership, and board certifications.

This list represents some of the most highly accomplished personal injury lawyers currently practicing in Virginia. When reviewing this list, please be aware of each of the following:

Lawyers cannot pay to be included in this list.
Only lawyers who are active on Lawyer Legion were selected.
No online directory can accurately determine a statewide list of attorneys who are actually “the best” at practicing personal injury law (but our list comes close).

Carlton Frank Bennett
Personal Injury Lawyer
Virginia Beach, VA
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Mark Dudley Obenshain
Personal Injury Lawyer
Harrisonburg, VA
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Donald W Marcari
Personal Injury Lawyer
Charlotte, NC
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John Brian Krall
Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Lawyer
Harrisonburg, VA
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Richard James Serpe
Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
Norfolk, VA
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Richard Charles Armstrong
Personal Injury Lawyer
Charlottesville, VA
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Michael Layman Ritchie
Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Lawyer
Harrisonburg, VA
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Mark Tucker Hurt
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Social Security Disability Lawyer
Abingdon, VA
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Jonathan E Halperin
Personal Injury Lawyer
Glen Allen, VA
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Thomas Gene Smith
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Fairfax, VA
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Yvonne T. Griffin
Personal Injury Lawyer
Harrisonburg, VA
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Nathan J Dougles Veldhuis
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Fredericksburg, VA
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Personal Injury Bar Associations and Legal Organizations

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) - The VTLA is a nonprofit professional association of attorneys who represent plaintiffs in personal injury and other civil cases throughout Virginia. The organization provides networking opportunities and educational resources to its members including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events. The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) advocates for fair access to the civil justice system in Virginia and the Constitutional right to a civil jury trial.

Specialty Certifications in Personal Injury

Civil Trial Law - The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) offers board certification in Civil Trial Law, covering non-criminal litigation like personal injury and insurance claims. To qualify, an attorney must demonstrate substantial trial involvement, serving as lead counsel in numerous jury cases and participating in over 100 contested testimonial matters, including hearings and depositions. The focus is on actual trial experience and pre-trial dispute handling in various substantive law areas, before both courts and arbitrators.

Truck Accident Law - The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) offers a Truck Accident Law specialty certification program to help consumers identify qualified truck accident attorneys through verifiable credentials. This board certification acknowledges the intricate nature of truck accident litigation, emphasizing its distinct complexities. To achieve this certification, an attorney must dedicate a significant portion of their practice to trucking litigation, have hands-on experience in various truck accident cases, and pass a rigorous written exam.

Medical Professional Liability - Attorneys seeking Board Certification in Medical Professional Liability from the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) must meet specific criteria. They must pass the ABPLA's written examination and complete at least 36 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) in the specialty within the past three years or meet their State Bar's CLE requirements, whichever is greater. They are also required to provide 10 references, which should include either 5 judges or 5 attorneys practicing in medical malpractice law.

Attorney General of Virginia

Attorney General of Virginia - The Attorney General of Virginia, elected by the people, serves as the chief legal officer for the state. Responsible for providing legal counsel to state agencies and officials, the Attorney General represents Virginia in legal matters, both civil and criminal, and oversees law enforcement. The office plays a pivotal role in prosecuting and defending legal actions on behalf of the state, issuing legal opinions, and addressing a wide range of legal issues, including consumer protection, public safety, and environmental concerns.

Supreme Court of Virginia

Supreme Court of Virginia - The Supreme Court of Virginia serves as the highest appellate court in the state, responsible for interpreting and applying the law. Its primary role involves reviewing appeals from lower courts to ensure the accurate interpretation and application of state laws and the constitution. The court hears a broad spectrum of cases, including civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, establishing legal precedents that guide lower courts and legal practitioners statewide. Additionally, the Supreme Court of Virginia oversees the regulation of attorneys, managing attorney admissions, setting ethical standards, and ensuring the professionalism and ethical conduct of lawyers throughout Virginia.

Virginia General Assembly

Virginia General Assembly - The Virginia General Assembly operates under a bicameral system, comprising the Virginia Senate and the Virginia House of Delegates. The Senate has 40 members serving four-year terms, while the House consists of 100 members serving two-year terms. The General Assembly is responsible for proposing, debating, and passing laws that govern the state. Its duties include formulating the state budget, levying taxes, and addressing various policy issues such as education, healthcare, and transportation. Members of the Virginia General Assembly work collaboratively to represent the interests and concerns of the state's citizens, ensuring the effective functioning of Virginia's government.

Virginia's Judicial System

Virginia's Judicial System - Virginia's Judicial System is entrusted with the fundamental duty of administering justice in the state. Its responsibilities include interpreting and applying the law, adjudicating civil and criminal cases, ensuring due process, protecting individual rights, and overseeing family law matters such as divorce and child custody. The system operates through various levels of courts, including the Virginia Supreme Court and the Circuit Courts, each serving specific functions in the legal process.

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