Atty. David B. Kendall

Atty. David B. Kendall

When David Kendall launched the Kendall Law Firm for Kendall Personal Injury Attorneys, his goal was to provide quality legal services with a distinctly personal touch. Sure, there are many good firms around, but many times when people call them for help, they don’t talk with a lawyer.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About David B. Kendall at a glance

David B. Kendall is a Member based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at Kendall Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and pedestrian. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1984) and University of Virginia (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North American Brain Injury Society American Association for Justice Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Christian Legal Society. Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • When David Kendall launched the Kendall Law Firm for Kendall Personal Injury Attorneys, his goal was to provide quality legal services with a distinctly personal touch
  • Sure, there are many good firms around, but many times when people call them for help, they don’t talk with a lawyer
  • Not so with the Kendall Law Firm. “I try to distinguish our firm from all the rest by being known as the approachable attorney,” he says. “When people come to our office, they know that they’ll usually be meeting with me.” Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Kendall has achieved successful recoveries for people throughout the Charlottesville, Winchester, Harrisonburg and other Shenandoah Valley areas
  • Few lawyers in the region have handled more personal injury cases than Kendall
  • A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Kendall has been in private practice since 1988, when he joined a Charlottesville personal injury firm
  • He soon became a partner and practiced there for 21 years, before forming the Kendall Law Firm in 2009
  • Virginia Native Kendall is a Virginia native, having grown up in Danville as the son of a high school basketball coach
  • He received his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Virginia in 1981, and his law degree from the University of Richmond in 1984
  • Kendall knew early in life that he wanted to serve people by becoming a trial attorney
  • He began his career as a military attorney in the U.S
  • Marine Corps
  • There, he gained valuable courtroom experience, handling prosecution and criminal defense matters
  • He later represented sick and wounded veterans before Physical Evaluation Boards, helping them to secure compensation for their service-connected injuries
  • Kendall has carried this concern for injured people over into his private law practice. “At the Kendall Law Firm, we work hard to recover the money compensation that our clients truly deserve for their injuries and losses,” he says. “I enjoy getting winning case results for my clients
  • I always have and I always will,” Kendall says. “I have a competitive nature and a drive to succeed that makes me perfectly suited for contingency fee work
  • This means that if there is no recovery, then there is no fee, and I’m pleased to serve the public in this manner.” Outside Activities When he is not practicing law, Kendall enjoys hiking the many trails of the Shenandoah National Park and spending time with his family

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Kendall's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Kendall handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

David B. Kendall is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Truck Accidents

David B. Kendall is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

David B. Kendall is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

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.

David B. Kendall is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

David B. Kendall is one of 4,194 pedestrian attorneys indexed nationally. Browse pedestrian attorneys in Virginia →

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 Charlottesville 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 David B. Kendall

Where is David B. Kendall's law office located?
David B. Kendall's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is Kendall Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Kendall handle?
David B. Kendall focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, pedestrian. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David B. Kendall practiced law?
David B. Kendall has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David B. Kendall go to law school?
David B. Kendall earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact David B. Kendall for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David B. Kendall received?
David B. Kendall's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1984
B.S.
University of Virginia
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1984

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