Atty. Brian P. Coleman
Mr. Coleman began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O'Brien in the Prince William County Circuit Court.
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Brian P. Coleman is a personal injury attorney based in Manassas, Virginia, practicing at Locklin & Coleman PLLC. Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Manassas, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Coleman began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O'Brien in the Prince William County Circuit Court
- The clerkship offered an invaluable experience to learn about the litigation process from within the courthouse
- Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Coleman accepted a job in Fairfax as a trial attorney with a major insurance company where he spent 6.5 years aggressively defending complex personal injury and wrongful death cases
- Mr. Coleman returned to Manassas and joined Kevin Locklin on the plaintiff side in January of 2017
- As a former insurance defense attorney, Mr. Coleman is well versed in the tactics that insurance carriers frequently use in order to deny claims and he will effectively negotiate settlements or try cases when the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer
- Mr. Coleman's experience defending personal injury cases will help to prepare clients for depositions, defense medical examinations, and trial
- A native of Falls Church, Virginia, Mr. Coleman now lives in Annandale with his wife, kids and two dogs
- Mr. Coleman's hobbies include traveling with his wife, playing adult league ice hockey and soccer, and mountain biking
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Manassas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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