Atty. Peter S. Everett
Peter Everett is a trial lawyer who devotes his practice to representing persons injured by the reckless or careless acts of others. His practice includes four broad areas.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Fairfax, VA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Peter S. Everett at a Glance
Peter S. Everett is a personal injury attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Blankingship & Keith PC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and Virginia (1986). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1979) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1975). 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). Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter S. Everett
- Peter Everett is a trial lawyer who devotes his practice to representing persons injured by the reckless or careless acts of others
- His practice includes four broad areas
- First, Mr. Everett represents victims of violent crimes in child care center, employee assault and inadequate security cases against child care centers, private schools, shopping malls, hotels, apartment buildings and other commercial properties
- He has testified before Congress on legislation designed to regulate the security guard industry and has addressed victim's rights issues on CNN's Larry King Live, ABC's 20-20 and The Oprah Winfrey Show
- In October 2025 he spoke to the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association on Securing Justice for Children Victimized in Child Care Centers, and discussed his victim-centered practice on Sharif Gray’s “Courtroom Strategies & Tactics” podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126114/episodes/18100138 He has published several works in this area, including articles entitled "Establishing the Standard of Care in Inadequate Security Cases," published in the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Establishing a Duty, Reaching the Promised Land, "Direct Examination of Security Experts" and "Violence Comes to the Mall," published in Trial magazine
- Mr. Everett served for ten years as a member of the Executive Committee of the Inadequate Security Litigation Group of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) and co-chaired that national litigation group for four years
- He has assisted in the representation of clients in crime victim matters in Arizona, California, Florida, New York, the District of Columbia, Maryland and West Virginia, as well as in federal and state courts in Virginia
- Second, Peter represents clients seriously injured as a result of motor vehicle collisions, including tractor-trailer collisions
- He is a member of and has served on the Executive Committee of AAJ's Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
- He has represented victims of commercial motor vehicle collisions arising from collisions in California, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Maryland, as well as in state and federal court in Virginia
- Peter and his colleagues recently resolved a motor vehicle wrongful death claim for the family of a devoted husband, father and grandfather, killed by a reckless driver speeding to attend a corporate meeting
- The case settled through mediation for $5,600,000
- Third, Peter represents individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries resulting from tractor-trailer crashes, defective products, motor vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents and other circumstances
- Mr. Everett co-authored Counsel's Role in Recognizing the Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Assisting Medical Professionals in its Evaluation, VTLA Journal
- In 2005 he lectured at a national conference on brain injury to health care and other professionals, and at September 2008 and 2015 retreats of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, he spoke on the use of learned treatises in TBI cases, and on trial tactics in TBI cases
- Finally, Peter litigates on behalf of persons injured by defective conditions in buildings or real estate such as defective roadways, balcony railings and recreational trails, with a special emphasis on representing injured children
- With his colleagues, Peter recently resolved a construction site wrongful death action for the family of a construction worker tragically killed by a crowbar dropped from 100-150 feet
- The case settled through mediation for $7,000,000
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Peter S. Everett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter S. Everett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairfax.
Personal Injury in Fairfax
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Fairfax
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 venue, 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.
Fairfax Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fairfax-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Fairfax Choose Peter S. Everett
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter S. Everett's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter S. Everett brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia and Virginia, Peter S. Everett can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Peter S. Everett's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Fairfax
A Fairfax-based practice means Peter S. Everett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter S. Everett Handles in Fairfax
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