Atty. Brian Thomas Dunnigan

Atty. Brian Thomas Dunnigan

Brian Dunnigan attended the Regent University School of Law and graduated in 2004. That same year, he became a member of the Virginia State Bar.

Chesapeake Chesapeake 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Thomas Dunnigan at a glance

Brian Thomas Dunnigan is an Attorney based in Chesapeake, Virginia, practicing at Dunnigan Law PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, traffic, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2004). Educated at Regent University School of Law (J.D., 2009). Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Dunnigan attended the Regent University School of Law and graduated in 2004
  • That same year, he became a member of the Virginia State Bar
  • Brian became a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2006

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Thomas Dunnigan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Thomas Dunnigan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Consumer Protection

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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 Chesapeake 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Thomas Dunnigan

Where is Brian Thomas Dunnigan's law office located?
Brian Thomas Dunnigan's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The firm is Dunnigan Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Thomas Dunnigan handle?
Brian Thomas Dunnigan focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, traffic, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Brian Thomas Dunnigan practiced law?
Brian Thomas Dunnigan has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Brian Thomas Dunnigan go to law school?
Brian Thomas Dunnigan earned their education at (J.D., 2009).
How can I contact Brian Thomas Dunnigan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Regent University School of Law
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2004

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