Q: What sets you apart from other law firms?
A: We are a teaching law firm. I have been an adjunct professor at George Mason University Law School for over 22 years teaching Virginia Practice and Virginia Remedies. We routinely employ law student externs in our office. The partners also both serve on state-wide legal committees dedicated to educating and improving Virginia lawyers. Finally, I was inducted into the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame Class of 2023 for my contributions to the bar and the community.
Q: What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?
A: Achieving the best possible result for our clients. Recently, we achieved a $3 million recovery for a severely injured bicyclist, a $330,000 recovery for a client injured by a defective escalator and a $300,000 recovery for a dog bite victim.
Q: What has been your most notable achievement?
A: Turning a client’s injury and misery into a legacy that gave her suffering lasting meaning. Vicky Collins was a wonderful young lady who, at 33, suffered a debilitating stroke which left her in “locked in syndrome.” After a favorable settlement, she asked us to continue as her counsel to help her with day-to-day challenges. Sadly, physical complications ultimately took her life in 2003. Prior to her death, we helped her create a charitable foundation to help indigent, disabled children. She asked my law partner and I to promise to carry forth her vision. Today, the Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation creates hope in our community for thousands of disabled and challenged children—Vicky’s greatest wish fulfilled.
Arlington Magazine Winner, Best Personal Injury Law Firm, 2019 and 2023
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame (Class of ’23)
Martindale-Hubbell “Preeminent” rating
Super Lawyers since 2007
AVVO Rating 10