Atty. Edward L. Allen
Edward is an accomplished and indefatigable 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 attorney, he has mastered the courtroom skills necessary to obtain substantial verdicts for his clients.
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About Edward L. Allen at a glance
Edward L. Allen is a personal injury attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen PC. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and Virginia, Virginia State Bar. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1987) and Vanderbilt University (BA, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward is an accomplished and indefatigable 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 attorney, he has mastered the courtroom skills necessary to obtain substantial verdicts for his clients
- Edward helped spearhead the firm's expansion to Northern Virginia and has been the managing partner there since the Fredericksburg office opened in 1994
- He joined the Allen & Allen personal injury law firm in 1987 after graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law
- He is proud to be one of the firm's ten attorneys to be named to Best Lawyers in America. the preeminent guide to legal excellence in the United States
- With a strong background in personal injury litigation, Edward handles cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, 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 plaintiffs
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Edward L. Allen's Areas of Practice
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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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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 Richmond 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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