Atty. Joel R. McClellan
Joel McClellan is zealous advocate for his clients. Since joining Marks & Harrison, Joel has represented hundreds of clients in and out of the courtroom.
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Joel R. McClellan is a personal injury attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Marks & Harrison. Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Joel McClellan is zealous advocate for his clients
- Since joining Marks & Harrison, Joel has represented hundreds of clients in and out of the courtroom
- He is experienced in civil litigation having successfully represented clients in bench trials and jury trials throughout Virginia
- Joel is a former Chair of the Young Trial Lawyers for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (“VTLA”)
- He currently serves on VTLA’s Board of Governors
- Joel is an Executive Committee Member of the Richmond Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and is the Young Lawyers Section Chair-Elect
- Joel also serves on the Richmond Bar Association Board of Directors
- During law school, Joel interned with United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (formerly United States Magistrate Judge of the same court) Judge M. Hannah Lauck in Richmond, Virginia
- He also participated in the Valparaiso Law Mediation Clinic where he mediated civil disputes for the Porter County (Indiana) Court system
- Joel graduated from law school with honors
- When Joel is away from his desk, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.He also enjoys golfing and cheering for the Virginia Tech Hokies, Washington Nationals, and Washington Commanders
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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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