Atty. Kenneth W. Curtis

Atty. Kenneth W. Curtis

Mr. Curtis joined the firm in 2009 with more than 25 years experience as a respected trial lawyer.

Fairfax Fairfax 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Kenneth W. Curtis at a glance

Kenneth W. Curtis is a Counsel based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Mahdavi, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PLLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1979), District of Columbia (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1981). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia (J.D., 1972) and Seton Hall University (M.S. Analytical, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar Maryland Bar Association American Association for Justice Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Etheridge Society George Mason American Inn of Court The National Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Curtis joined the firm in 2009 with more than 25 years experience as a respected trial lawyer
  • Since 1988, Mr. Curtis has devoted his practice to representing injured parties
  • His philosophy is reflected in the language of justice: fairness, integrity and respect
  • He began his legal career as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia, and gained valuable trial experience with a firm specializing in insurance defense litigation
  • As Plaintiff’s counsel, he has handled numerous general liability and wrongful death matters, complex medical malpractice cases, including catastrophic birth injury, traumatic brain injury, obstetrical malpractice, psychiatric malpractice involving suicide, plastic and reconstructive surgery, infectious diseases, pharmacology, cardiac misdiagnoses, elevator and airplane accidents, construction defect matters, and intellectual property litigation involving misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, copyright infringement, conspiracy, fraud, and violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
  • In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Curtis was an adjunct professor at The International School of Law and The George Mason University School of Law, teaching forensic evidence and directing the legal intern program
  • He was also an instructor at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
  • Mr. Curtis was a founding member and past President of The George Mason American Inns of Court at The George Mason University School of Law
  • Mr. Curtis is well known in Virginia for his knowledge of evidence and expert testimony, and is a co-author of Virginia Objections at Trial, the trial lawyer’s handbook for the law of evidence in Virginia
  • Mr. Curtis is a frequent lecturer in Virginia on the topics of expert testimony, the preparation and use of evidence at trial, and has been a testifying expert witness in professional negligence matters
  • Mr. Curtis received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer-reviewed rating of AV, has been named as a ‘Super Lawyer‘ and recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine
  • In 2015, he was inducted into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Civil Plaintiff section
  • A leading techno-lawyer, he has lectured state-wide on the use of the iPad for Lawyers in conjunction with the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
  • For the past twelve years, Mr. Curtis has been a member of the faculty at the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia, a nationally – recognized program for trial attorneys
  • In 2015, along with US District Court Judge Robert Conrad, Mr. Curtis was honored as a recipient of the Brennan Award established in 1987 in honor of Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., United States Supreme Court
  • Honorees are selected on the basis of their outstanding skills as trial lawyers and members of the judiciary, their invaluable contributions to the UVA Trial Advocacy College and to the legal profession
  • Congratulations to Ken on this most distinguished honor

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth W. Curtis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth W. Curtis 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.

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Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Kenneth W. Curtis is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

Kenneth W. Curtis 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.

Kenneth W. Curtis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Fairfax 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 Kenneth W. Curtis

Where is Kenneth W. Curtis's law office located?
Kenneth W. Curtis's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Mahdavi, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth W. Curtis handle?
Kenneth W. Curtis focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Kenneth W. Curtis practiced law?
Kenneth W. Curtis has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Kenneth W. Curtis go to law school?
Kenneth W. Curtis earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (M.S. Analytical, 1968).
How can I contact Kenneth W. Curtis for a consultation?
You can contact Kenneth W. Curtis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kenneth W. Curtis received?
Kenneth W. Curtis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
- 1972
M.S. Analytical
Seton Hall University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
Maryland
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1996

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