Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Virginia since: 2010
Education: George Mason University School of Law
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Amy Bradley is an esteemed personal injury and criminal defense attorney and partner at Blankingship Keith PC, located in Fairfax, Virginia. With a license to practice across Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, Ms. Bradley is known for her dynamic advocacy and compassionate approach that resonates with her clients. She represents clients and resolves their issues on matters related to:
• Personal injury
• Automobile and trucking accidents
• Brain injury
• Justice for crime victims
• Inadequate security litigation
• Product liability
• Sex abuse victims
• Wrongful death
• Civil litigation
Before embarking on her legal career, Ms. Bradley was an investigative reporter for television, a role that honed her investigative skills and sparked her interest in law. This unique background in communications has equipped her with exceptional advocacy skills, particularly in the courtroom setting.
A proud alumna of George Mason University School of Law, Ms. Bradley has accrued substantial experience in civil and criminal litigation. As a personal injury attorney, she is adept at handling claims of all severities, from minor vehicular mishaps to catastrophic injuries. Her previous tenure as in-house counsel at a major national insurance company has given her a unique perspective that benefits her clients, particularly in securing just compensation for injured parties.
Ms. Bradley earned the title of Legal Elite in civil litigation from the Virginia Business magazine in 2021 and is a prolific writer, contributing to Attorney at Law Magazine, the Fairfax Bar Association Journal and the Virginia State Bar’s Docket Call Newsletter. Her commitment to education is highlighted by her role as an instructor for continuing legal education, where she shares her knowledge with fellow attorneys, earning recognition as one of Lawline's Top 20 Women Faculty on two occasions. She has also been rated with a perfect score of 10/10 on Avvo.
Active in both local and professional communities, Ms. Bradley's engagement is multifaceted. She is a vital member of the Fairfax Bar Association and the George Mason American Inn of Court, and dedicates her time to educating middle and high school students. Furthermore, she extends her legal experience to those in need through volunteering with the Legal Services of Northern Virginia’s Attorney of the Day Program.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: DefenseFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Sex Offenses, Slip and Fall, Theft, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Criminal Defense
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 0% Civil Litigation: Defense
First Admitted: 2010, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.blankingshipandkeith.com/attorneys/amy-l-bradley
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar
- Fairfax Bar Association, Board Member, 2012-2014
- Fairfax Bar Association, Juvenile Court Committee
- George Mason American Inns of Court, Barrister
- CJA Panel, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Secretary, 2013-2014
- Virginia Bar Association
- Fairfax Bar Association, General District Court Committee, Co-Chair, 2015-2017
- Virginia State Bar
- Prince William County Bar Association
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- Obtained confidential settlement for an individual whose medical records were wrongfully released.
- Obtained additional compensation for a client based on the bad faith conduct of the insurance carrier in initially addressing the claim.
- Obtained $175,000 settlement for child who suffered broken arm as the result of a fall
- Obtained confidential settlement for individual illegally filmed in commercial business.
- Obtained a $125,000 jury verdict for a client who suffered a shoulder injury in an automobile accident.
- Obtained $283,000 settlement for an individual who suffered fractured tibia and fibula and dislocated ankle following a motorcycle accident
- Obtained $300,000 settlement for an individual who suffered a hand crush injury in an automobile crash.
- Fairfax Bar Association, Court Tour Program Volunteer, 2015
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Attorney of the Day Program, Steering Committee and Volunteer, 2015-2022
- Prince William Bar Association, Wills for Heroes Volunteer, 2015-2016
- Fairfax Law Foundation, Run for Justice 5K Committee, Member, 2010-2015
- Alexandria Bar Association, Beat the Odds Scholarship Mentor, 2011-2019
- Prince William Bar Association, SERVE Shelter Volunteer, 2016-2020
- Fairfax Bar Association, Middle School Speaker Volunteer
- Fairfax Bar Association, Devonshire Program Volunteer
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Rule 6.1 Society, Member, 2016, 2018
- Personal Injury - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers, 2023
- SuperLawyers - Washington DC, SuperLawyers, 2021
- Rule 6.1 Society, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, 2021
- Legal Elite - Civil Litigation, Virginia Business Magazine, 2021
- Top Personal Injury Attorney, Arlington Magazine, 2021
- Associate Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2020
- Super Lawyers, Virginia Rising Star, 2015-2020
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys - Top 40 Under 40 in Virginia, 2018
- President's Award - Fairfax Bar Association, 2018
- Super Lawyers, District of Columbia Rising Star, 2020
- Nominated as Academic All-American, USA Today, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Journalism, 1999-2000
- Journal of Law, Economics & Policy, Senior Articles Editor, George Mason University School of Law, 2009-2010
- Lawline, Selected as Top 20 Women Faculty, 2016, 2018
- The Docket, News Editor, George Mason University School of Law, 2007-2008
- University of Missouri, Bachelor of Broadcast Journalism, Cum Laude, Minor: Sociology, 2002
- Professional Development Conference Speaker Trial Advocacy Marketing and Networking , Speaker, Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference, 2015
- Presented Continuing Legal Education Course for Lawline, Presenter, Nuts and Bolts of Litigating Personal Injury Actions in Virginia General District Courts, Lawline, 2016
- Presented Continuing Legal Education Course for Lawline., Presenter, Shielding the Abused: A Guide to Protective Orders in Virginia, Lawline, 2018
- Presenter at Legal Services of Northern Virginia CLE, Presenter, Stop the Violence Continuing Legal Education, 2018
- Publication in Attorney at Law Magazine, Author, Protecting the Vulnerable When the Courts are Closed, and Jails are Health Risks, 2020
- Contributing Author, FBA Newsletter, Fairfax Bar Association
- Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions, Docket Call, Virginia State Bar - Young Lawyers Conference, 2011
- Criminal Corner, Docket Call, Virginia State Bar - Young Lawyers Conference, 2011
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2020