Atty. Robert J. "Rob" Stoney

Atty. Robert J. "Rob" Stoney

Rob’s practice focuses on major automobile, commercial truck and bus crashes, products liability, wrongful death and traumatic brain injury cases – these are complicated and important cases. “Our clients are good people who have had devastating things happen to them and their loved ones.” Rob and his team keep a small docket of cases so they can devote their full attention to those they represent. “We treat each client like they are a part of our family. We understand that their families have been shattered by the carelessness of others and they rely on us to help them rebuild their lives.” Ro

Fairfax Fairfax 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert J. "Rob" Stoney at a glance

Robert J. "Rob" Stoney is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Blankingship & Keith PC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar (1987) and Virginia (1987). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1987) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rob’s practice focuses on major automobile, commercial truck and bus crashes, products liability, wrongful death and traumatic brain injury cases – these are complicated and important cases. “Our clients are good people who have had devastating things happen to them and their loved ones.” Rob and his team keep a small docket of cases so they can devote their full attention to those they represent. “We treat each client like they are a part of our family
  • We understand that their families have been shattered by the carelessness of others and they rely on us to help them rebuild their lives.” Rob's litigation philosophy is simple - he takes a few cases and devotes his full attention to those he represents
  • His clients are often very badly hurt and the defendants are typically corporations or individuals who have refused to take responsibility for their actions
  • Rob also has a strong and long standing commitment to our community, both locally and statewide
  • He has initiated a program to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety
  • He has dedicated thousands of hours to pro bono and legal aid programs to ensure that everyone, no matter how poor or disenfranchised, has equal access to justice
  • Through "Trial Lawyers Still Care" he encourages all Virginia trial lawyers to take at least one deserving case each year and donate the amount that would have been their fee to legal aid for the poor
  • Rob practices in courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has litigated cases throughout the United Sates, and as far away as Germany, Australia and China

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. "Rob" Stoney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. "Rob" Stoney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Robert J. "Rob" Stoney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Robert J. "Rob" Stoney is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Robert J. "Rob" Stoney

Where is Robert J. "Rob" Stoney's law office located?
Robert J. "Rob" Stoney's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Blankingship & Keith PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. "Rob" Stoney handle?
Robert J. "Rob" Stoney focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Robert J. "Rob" Stoney practiced law?
Robert J. "Rob" Stoney has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Robert J. "Rob" Stoney go to law school?
Robert J. "Rob" Stoney earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Robert J. "Rob" Stoney for a consultation?
You can contact Robert J. "Rob" Stoney 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 Robert J. "Rob" Stoney received?
Robert J. "Rob" Stoney's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation.

Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1987
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trucking Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell (1998-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Award for Extraordinary Public Service to the Supreme Court of Virginia (2009)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — James Keith Public Service Award - Fairfax Bar Association (1997)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washingtonian Magazine, Selected Top 1% of Lawyers in Washington, D.C. Personal Injury (2008)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Business Legal Elite - Pro Bono / Legal Services (2004-2009)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Times Best Lawyers - Personal Injury (2006-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Washington, D.C.(2005-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Commercial Litigation Lawyers, Litigation Magazine (2006)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Washington (D.C.)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Washington (DC)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Washington (DC)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Washingtonian Magazine, Selected Top 1% of Lawyers in Washington (D.C. Personal Injury)
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Admitted: 1987
Virginia
Admitted: 1987

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