Edward L. Allen
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Richmond, Virginia
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, P.C.
Practice areas: Personal Injury
Licensed in Virginia since: 1987
Education: Washington and Lee University School of Law
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, P.C.
1809 Staples Mill RoadRichmond, VA 23230 Phone: 540-786-9373 Email: Edward L. Allen Visit website
Edward is an accomplished litigator who has tried and won an impressive variety of cases in state and federal courts including personal injury, premises liability and insurance coverage matters.
An extremely talented trial counsel, he has mastered the courtroom skills necessary to obtain substantial verdicts for his clients. Edward helped spearhead the Allen firm's expansion to Northern Virginia and was the managing partner of the Fredericksburg office since its inception in 1994 until 2018, when he was elected President of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen.
He joined the Allen personal injury law firm in 1987 after graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University He is proud to be one of his firm's eight attorneys to be named to Best Lawyers in America - a publication considered by many to be the preeminent guide to legal excellence in the United States.
With a strong background in personal injury litigation, Edward handles cases involving car crashes, premises liability, motorcycle accidents, brain injury, medical expense and other insurance coverage disputes throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Edward is proud to be a member of the Allen firm because of its strong commitment to helping injured people. He is a Past President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, an organization which promotes the interests of personal injury victims. He is former President of the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association.
First Admitted: 1987, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.allenandallen.com/attorneys/edward-l-allen/
Bar / Professional Activity
- President, Fredericksburg VA Bar Association, 2018
- President (2011 - 2012), Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors, Southern Trial Lawyers Association Faculty, Virginia College of Trial Advocacy Member, American Association For Justice Member, Virginia State Bar Association Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Durrett v. Lamsal - $243,000 Jury Verdict
Videos
- Get to know Fredericksburg personal injury attorney Edward Allen of the law firm of Allen & Allen, Meet Edward L. Allen, 2013
- Why is medical treatment important in a personal injury case?
Representative Clients
- Debbie, Locust Grove, VA. In the event I need an attorney to handle a personal injury case, I would definitely turn to the Law Offices of Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen. There is no doubt in my mind that Allen and Allen is a most highly respected, honest, successful, and experienced law firm in the state of Virginia. Edward Allen agreed to take my case after the default of a Northern VA Law Firm. My case was only a couple of weeks out of the of the statute of limitations deadline. Immediately, Edward Allen restructured my case with evidence, contacted parties involved, contacted my doctors, surgeons, witnesses and worked endless hours, examined detailed paperwork and followed my care, all on my behalf. The Defense was not willing to cover my medical expenses and wanted to minimize my injuries. Mr. Allen knew what to expect, particularly in a trial case and prepared me in advance for what would happen during my trial. Edward Allen won my case and the person responsible for my injuries has been made accountable. Due to the expertise of Edward Allen, I no longer worry, when I'm ready for surgery - that I'll lose everything I've acquired over the years to medical expenses and recovery caused by the negligence of someone else. http://www.allenandallen.com/testimonial-debbie.html
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Trustees, Fredericksburg Academy
Educational Background
- B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1984
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Author, "The Changing Law in Medical Payments Coverage in Virginia", Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 1994
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America (2010 - present) Immediate Past-President, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2012 - 2013) Member, Executive Committee, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2005 - present) Member, Board of Governors, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2000 - present) Past Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (1993 - 1994) Faculty member, Virginia College of Trial Advocacy Board of Governors, Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Industry Groups
- Trial Lawyers
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026