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With more than 30 years of experience, Trent is an accomplished client advocate in the courtroom. He is equally skilled at negotiating cases and is especially adept at timing settlement discussions to maximize his clients’ recoveries. Trent served as the President of the Allen Law Firm from 2012 to 2018. He currently serves as the Managing Attorney for the Mechanicsville office.. Trent prides himself on his dedication to helping his clients and providing them with exceptional service. He strives to help clients persevere during difficult times and come out with the best results possible. Trent’s philosophy is to let the client focus on their health while he fights to get them the outcome that they deserve.. Throughout his legal career, Trent has earned a reputation for successfully handling difficult liability cases. When he joined Allen & Allen in 1992, Trent brought with him substantial experience handling personal injury cases and traffic offenses. He focuses his practice on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents.. Trent received his Bachelor’s Degree from Hampden-Sydney College and his law degree from the Mercer University School of Law. At Mercer University School of Law, Trent qualified for the National Moot Court competition and served as President of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.. While work requires him to be a “landlubber”, Trent enjoys water sports, including fishing and boating along the Rappahannock River in his free time. He and his wife, Katherine, have two children.

William B. Kilduff, Esq. Mr. Kilduff graduated from Randolph-Macon College in 1974 with a B.A. in History. He graduated from the University of Richmond with a Juris Doctor degree in 1977. Following completion of his law degree, Mr. Kilduff went to work for the law firm of Sanders & Austin in Princeton, West Virginia, where he practiced for two-and-one-half years in a general practice. Following this practice, he joined the law firm of Walter H. Emroch & Associates in Richmond, Virginia in 1979. Mr. Kilduff became a partner with that firm in 1989, and the name of the firm was changed to Emroch & Kilduff, LLP in 1998. The firm practices solely in the area of personal injury litigation. Mr. Kilduff practices primarily in the areas of products liability, medical malpractice and automobile accident cases. He has tried or settled multiple medical malpractice and personal injury cases resulting in verdicts or settlements in excess of a million dollars.. Mr. Kilduff has been admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court and the West Virginia Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the Southern District of West Virginia, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Kilduff is currently a member of the Virginia State Bar, the American Association for Justice, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Bar Association of the City of Richmond. As a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, he has served in various leadership roles.. In 2004, Mr. Kilduff was elected a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization for trial lawyers with extensive experience in the area of trial practice, and one which seeks to uphold the civil jury trial. Mr. Kilduff holds the rank of an Advocate in that organization.. Mr. Kilduff has been selected as a Super Lawyer in the area of personal injury law for the last ten years. He was one of the top ten vote getters in the state in 2011 and 2012. In September 2009, Mr. Kilduff was first selected by his peers for inclusion in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Personal Injury Litigation and has been selected each year since.

Started practicing in 1991 doing criminal trial work and then in 2005 devoted his entire career representing injured persons. As a litigator, he has tried many cases and won multi-million dollar verdicts in car accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death and medical malpractice. When insurance companies don't want to pay reasonable settlements, Keith Marcus is not afraid to go to trial. He is a litigator. He represents persons all over the state of Virginia.

Seth Carroll focuses his practice on representing clients and their families who have suffered catastrophic on-the-job injuries, other serious injuries, or death. He also represents those who have been discriminated against or deprived of their constitutional rights. Seth has tried to verdict or settled numerous personal injury, discrimination, and workers’ compensation cases. He has successfully represented his clients against companies of all sizes, including large multinational corporations.. In addition to handling a large number of catastrophic cases, he has administrative experience in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. Seth has litigated cases at all levels of Virginia state court and has litigation experience in federal court in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Additionally, Seth has experience in appellate work at both the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court.. Seth is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States and whose membership is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts and settlements. He also is an active member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and has lectured at legal conferences on topics ranging from employment discrimination to workers’ compensation.

Rob Reed is a personal injury attorney in the Richmond, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. His practice is devoted exclusively to protecting the interests of seriously injured clients and their families. These cases include car accidents, trucking accidents, beauty salon negligence cases, product liability, and premises cases.. He has developed a reputation for achieving success with difficult and complex cases, and is recognized throughout Virginia as a leading authority in motor vehicle insurance law. His peers describe him as intelligent, clever, and hardworking. He is willing to fight for full and fair compensation for his clients.. Rob was recognized from 2015 through 2019 as a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers, a selective honor determined by peer review. In 2015, he was recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney Under 40.. Rob received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boston College in 2004. He then received his law degree from the Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2009, and attended the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia Law School in 2013.. Robert is originally from Alexandria, Virginia and currently lives in Richmond with his wife and two children. He enjoys distance running, hunting, golfing, watching Washington sports teams, and spending time with his family in the Northern Neck.

Michael and his wife, Laura, met at Ohio Wesleyan University, and have been married since 1987.  They have three children, and their eldest son graduated from Ohio Wesleyan.. Mr. Phelan volunteers countless hours with organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), United Parents Against Lead to reduce the hazards of lead to children, and Northstar Academy, a Richmond non-profit shool for children with learning disabilities. Mr. Phelan is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Northstar. The Board presented in January, 2010 the first annual Special Needs Forum for educators, health care providers, and parents of special needs children. Mr. Phelan is also on the board of the Commonwealth Community Trust, a nonprofit trust for people with disabilities.. Mr. Phelan has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts, and has gained a national reputation for handling complex brain injury, lead poisoning, pharmaceutical, product liability, trucking accident, complex commercial litigation, medical device and toxic substance cases. He achieved one of the largest recoveries in the country in a benzene exposure case involving an oral dental adhesive. Mr. Phelan is the past Chair of the Product Liability Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association and has lectured at the Section’s annual retreats, at the 2006 ATLA Pharmaceutical/Medical Device seminar, and at many other seminars on numerous litigation topics.. Since 1996, Mr. Phelan has maintained an AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory. This rating is based upon an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the bar, and is the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. He also serves as an elected board member on the Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association’s Board of Governors.. Mr. Phelan was selected to the American Trial Lawyers Association 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers.  Since 2008, He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Personal Injury Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation and Product Liability Litigation (Copyright Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC) and for includion in Virginia Super Lawyers.  He has been recognized as on of the Top 25 lawyers in Richmond and Top Lawyers in Virginia.  In 2010, he achieved two of the top 34 settlements in the state.

Mara Shingleton, a fluent Spanish speaker, is a personal injury attorney working out of the Allen & Allen Richmond office. Specializing in general personal injury cases, her clients describe her as direct, reliable, and down to earth.. Before joining Allen & Allen, Mara interned with a Federal Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk and the Chief Staff Attorney for the Supreme Court of Virginia. Through these experiences, she observed and participated in federal and state court practice and procedure. She also assisted staff attorneys in making recommendations to the Supreme Court regarding cases and legal issues to review.. Mara received her Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School with a legal concentration in International Law. While attending law school, she worked in the Domestic Violence Clinic, was a staff member for the William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal and competed on the National Trial Team. She was awarded both the 2019 Trial Advocacy Award and the Outstanding Advocate Award for her excellence in trial advocacy skills. Mara is also the recipient of the National Association of Women Lawyers Award for her contributions to the advancement of women in society. Before attending law school, Mara earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Eckerd College in International Relations & Global Affairs and Spanish.. Passions for service and travel have led Mara to opportunities across the globe. She interned in Tanzania with a nonprofit organization, tutored refugee schoolchildren, and taught English to migrant farmworkers. Her belief that all problems can be solved with communication has led her to learn multiple languages, from Swahili to German, and more recently American Sign Language.. Originally from Butler, Pennsylvania, Mara now lives in Richmond, where she enjoys golfing, working out, rec sports, and traveling.

Lee joined Allen & Allen with nearly a decade of legal experience under his belt. After time spent practicing criminal law, Lee realized his desire to become a personal injury attorney. He wants to be a support to his clients when they are at a low point in their lives. He believes in restoring a sense of normalcy to those who have been injured and looks forward to the post-verdict celebration that comes after a successful case.. He comes to the firm with a wealth of courtroom experience. His diverse legal background has helped him strategize in the courtroom and confidently litigate for every client he serves. He was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2020 and 2021.. Lee enjoys traveling to recharge, playing poker, and working on his yard. He and his wife Hilary live in Richmond with Mojo, their cocker spaniel/Irish setter mix.

Kelly Martin is a founding partner of Latham & Martin, focusing his practice on personal injury litigation, including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and premises liability. He serves clients in Richmond and the surrounding communities of Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights. Mr. Martin earned his law degree cum laude from George Mason University Law School in Arlington, Virginia. Before establishing Latham & Martin, he spent much of his career at a mid-size Richmond personal injury firm, exclusively representing accident victims throughout the region. He is licensed to practice in all Virginia courts, as well as the Western and Eastern District Courts of Virginia. Recognized for his legal work, Mr. Martin was named a Super Lawyer by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine for 2020-2022, 2024-2025 and previously recognized as a Rising Star from 2014 to 2018. Notably, he secured the ninth-largest jury verdict in Virginia in 2014 for a client injured by a work truck, with his results frequently highlighted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly. He actively participates in the Richmond Bar Association and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, holding committee roles and previously serving on executive committees. Mr. Martin is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Jonathan was born in New York and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia. After seven years practicing law in Georgia, he moved to Richmond from Atlanta with his wife, Sydney. They live in the city with their two children. In their free time, Jonathan and his family enjoy the outdoors, music, sports of all kinds, traveling and cooking

Jennifer G. Capocelli serves as the resident workers’ compensation authority at Allen & Allen, working out of the Richmond office. With more than 25 years of experience representing employers and their insurance companies in workers’ compensation cases, Jennifer provides valuable insight into how insurance companies handle and evaluate claims. Jennifer now eagerly puts that insight to work helping people who have been injured on the job.. Before joining the Allen Law Firm, Jennifer served as a Senior Trial Attorney at Hanover Insurance Group where she handled and litigated complex workers’ compensation cases involving permanent and total disability cases, brain injury cases and death cases.. Over the years, Jennifer has spoken to a variety of groups on workers’ compensation issues, and regularly conducted training seminars. She has handled numerous workers’ compensation cases at both the evidentiary and appellate level.. Jennifer is a proud VCU Ram. She graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law.. Jennifer is the mother of three and lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, distance running and cycling. Jennifer currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond, a curriculum-based program that helps girls recognize their individual strengths and grow their confidence through running.

Jay Tronfeld has represented thousands of victims of personal injury and wrongful death claims in Virginia. He has tried cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, in Federal and State Courts from Norfolk to Northern Virginia and from Richmond to Roanoke. Tronfeld, West & Durrett has offices located in Richmond, Chesterfield, and Petersburg, Virginia.

James Mick "Jamie" Kessel has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Virginians who have been seriously injured or killed because of the negligence of others. He enjoys being in court and believes each and every case should be handled from the beginning as if it were going to be tried before a jury. Jamie is an experienced trial attorney and has handled cases in State and Federal Courts throughout Virginia. His practice focuses on representing accident victims and their families in cases involving: car wrecks; tractor trailer accidents; wrongful deaths; distracted driving; dog bites; and dangerous premises.. Jamie graduated cum laude from West Virginia University and received his law degree from the University of Richmond. Early in his career he worked in defense litigation, giving him insight into how defense lawyers think and how to protect his clients' best interests. Before joining the Allen Law Firm, he spent eight years practicing as a personal injury attorney in Richmond, Virginia and West Virginia.. Jamie is dedicated to serving his legal community and is active in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice where he served on the New Lawyers Division (NLD) Board of Governors for seven years. He also believes in the importance of helping law students understand the significance of the jury system and frequently volunteers to judge local and national moot court competitions.

I have spent the last 43 years in a trying cases in Virginia and neighboring jurisdictions.   My practice was mostly criminal and insurance defense work for 20years and for the last 23 years it has been mostly representing plainitiffs in personal injury cases.  I have tried almost every conceivable personal injury case.  My results have earned me recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the Virignia Law Foundation, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and numerous other Bar Associations.  I am presently the President of the Virginia State Bar, the mandatory Bar Association in Virginia with 45,000 members.  My firm is a small personl injury litigation firm consisting of Len Paris, Keith Marcus, and me.  We have over 100 years experience and an experienced staff to offer our clients.

I focus my practice on civil litigation, including business law, family law, and personal injury cases.  Each of my clients is given the personal attention they deserve and treated with the utmost respect.  Attention to detail and creative problem solving are the keys to helping my clients reach their goals.

I concentrate my practice in the areas of personal injury, civil rights, and family law.  I have tried dozens of jury trials throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia, and have particular experience in cases of traumatic brain injury.  I have been frequently retained, or consulted by other law firms, to assist in traumatic brain injury cases, and given speaking engagements on the topic.  I have spoken and authored articles on various areas of the law, and appeared as a legal analyst on television. Prior to joining Commonwealth Law Group, I worked at a few other firms in Richmond including Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana Buckner, Morris & Morris, and Bucci & Dix, PLLC.  Before coming to Richmond, I was honored to serve for two years as an Assistant Attorney General for the District of Columbia as one of the city’s first Honors Program litigators. In that capacity, I defended the District of Columbia and various government officials, including Mayor Anthony Williams and Chief of Police Charles Ramsey, in civil rights, habeas corpus, tort, and labor and employment matters. I earned my undergraduate degree in business from the College of William and Mary, and graduated cum laude from the George Mason University School of Law. While in law school, I was Managing Editor of the George Mason Law Review, and worked as a summer associate and third-year law clerk for the Washington, D.C. boutique firm of Stein, Mitchell & Mezines. After law school, I clerked for Judge John H. Bayly, Jr. of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  As a law clerk, I worked with all three major divisions of the Superior Court: Family, Civil, and Criminal. I'm a native of Vienna, Virginia.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading, following current events, and watching sports, especially the Green Bay Packers.

Edward is an accomplished 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 of the Fredericksburg office since it 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 eight attorneys to be named to Best Lawyers in America - a publication considered by many to be the preeminent guide to legal excellence in the United States.. With a strong background in personal injury litigation, Edward handles cases involving car crashes, premises liability, motorcycle accidents, brain injury, 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 victims.

Derrick Walker is an accomplished and experienced trial attorney in the Richmond, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. He has a solid track record in a wide array of personal injury matters including multi-million dollar awards in cases involving wrongful death, tractor trailer accidents, traumatic brain injury, and medical malpractice.. Since 2000, Derrick has represented clients in a diverse range of federal and state court cases consistently winning favorable outcomes for his clients at the negotiation table and in the courtroom. Highlights of his achievements include a $4.5 million award in a tractor trailer collision case, a $1.6 million award in a medical malpractice case involving the failure to diagnose renal cell carcinoma, and a $900,000 recovery in a wrongful death case involving a 15-passenger van rollover crash.. Derrick’s analytical approach makes him successful at grasping and tackling the complex medical and legal issues that his cases routinely involve. His approachable and confident nature aids him in effectively presenting complex concepts to judges and juries in order to help them understand what his clients have experienced. Derrick has an “AV” rating (the highest available) from the Martindale Hubbell attorney listing service and was selected as one of the Top 5% of Virginia attorneys by Virginia Super Lawyers in the area of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Practice.. Dedicated to providing a platform for civil justice and preserving the right to trial by jury motivates Derrick to give back to his legal community. He is actively involved in the Board of Governors for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Derrick is a frequent speaker on ethics and trial techniques. He attended the College of William & Mary graduating with a B.A. in Government and received his J.D. from the T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond where he was the recipient of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocate Award.

Courtney, a partner with the firm, concentrates her practice on personal injury, brain injury cases and wrongful death claims. She works in the firm's Richmond office and serves clients in Short Pump, Midlothian, Mechanicsville and across the state of Virginia. She is a tireless, compassionate advocate for her clients. Since joining the firm in 1990, Courtney has obtained numerous victories in the courtroom. Courtney's compassion extends beyond the courtroom as she works closely with her clients to resolve their cases. Although Courtney is proud of her courtroom results, she is most passionate about the people she represents.  "I'm a people person," she says, "and I enjoy the individual relationships I develop with my clients." She draws inspiration from the courage of her clients to overcome adversity and to recover from injury that was caused by the fault of another.. Courtney has successfully resolved through trial and settlement many cases involving children. As the mother of four children herself, Courtney is able to draw upon her own experiences to compassionately work with children. Courtney has lectured on the topic of "Children as Witnesses" and has participated in producing a video which has been used to train lawyers and judges on the special circumstances involved when children are in the courtroom.. Courtney aggressively takes on insurance companies to preserve the rights of her clients. She once fought a case all the way to the Virginia Supreme Court to obtain justice for a 12-year-old client whose insurance company wrongfully denied payments for his medical bills.. Courtney is proud to be a trial lawyer and an advocate for injured people. She believes in the civil justice system, individual freedom and the responsibility placed on society and individuals to maintain a system whereby injured parties can seek and receive justice.

Christopher Yakubisin is an associate with Tronfeld West & Durrett. Christopher is passionate about helping injured people and focuses his practice in personal injury litigation including automobile accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice and premise liability. Christopher is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is happy to have settled in Richmond with his wife, his dog, and his cat. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Richmond’s many parks and trails with his dog, going to concerts, and watching football.

Christopher J. Toepp dedicates his practice of to helping clients and making his community a safer place. Although still early in his career, he has earned a reputation as an exceptional litigator in the courtroom. His expansive trial experience includes hundreds of bench and jury trials. This background gives Chris an understanding of jurors' expectations when they evaluate a case. He knows how to present evidence so that the jury comprehends his client's hardships and the impact their injuries have had on their lives.. Chris works on a wide range of personal injury cases including car crashes, truck accidents and motorcycle wrecks. He has an in-depth understanding of what personal injury clients go through in the aftermath of an accident including the physical pain, the impact on loved ones and the financial burdens incurred along the road to recovery.. A former Division I athlete, Chris graduated from Dartmouth College and received his law degree from the William and Mary School of Law. Before joining Allen & Allen, he served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Richmond, prosecuting a variety of cases including murder, robbery, animal cruelty, DUI and hit and run. He believes in the judicial process and enjoys being in the courtroom.

Christina is recognized as a leader in her field by publications such as US News & World Report because of her extensive knowledge of traffic law and most recently was selected to the short list of Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an reserved for less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state.. Taejin Christina Pendleton is the founder of Christina Pendleton & Associaties, P.C. a law firm limiting its practice to traffic law and personal injury. The firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with offices in Wytheville, VA serving the Southwest portion of the state as well as a Virginia Beach office serving the Tidewater area.

Chantal Corrigan has been practicing law for nearly a decade. Working as a prosecutor, she was in court daily and achieved strong results on high-profile felony and gang-related cases. Her frequent interactions with innocent victims have given her compassion for those injured through no fault of their own.. In 2019, she received the Chesterfield Police Commendation for the successful prosecution of a large-scale drug trafficking organization. This included the seizure of $4 million dollars and 24 kilograms of narcotics.. As a prosecutor in Fairfax County and Henrico County, she represented the Commonwealth in about 800 felony and misdemeanor bench trials. In Washington D.C., she handled a complex case involving a multi-billion-dollar bank scheme. Chantal also gained legal experience in Boston, Massachusetts, and worked with in-house counsel for Progressive Insurance, where she gained valuable insight into personal injury cases through the lens of an insurance company.

Brad Goodwin represented countless clients in a wide variety of areas of law, including workers compensation, personal injury, domestic and family law, civil litigation, estate planning, employment law, criminal and traffic law.  Over time Brad has focused his practice primarily on helping injured workers pursue their claims through the Workers’ Compensation Commission, although he also dedicates some time to assisting clients in other cases where he has vast experience.. After a brief time practicing in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Brad returned to the Richmond area in 2010 to co-found Reid Goodwin.  Brad has a strong commitment to being involved in the community and helping to ensure the residents of the Richmond area receive the representation and attention they deserve.. Brad has argued successfully in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Virginia Employment Commission, and numerous Circuit Courts, General District Courts and administrative proceedings all throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.. In his spare time, Brad has a passion for music and athletics.  Brad has been a member of multiple musical groups, often volunteering his time to provide entertainment at charity events.  He also participates in various recreational leagues and races throughout the year.

At the Quinn Law Centers, I practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, adoption & surrogacy and estate planning. We focus on "building families and re-building lives." I have been practicing law for 32 years. After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School, I clerked for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. I run a Women's Injury Law Center, an Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center and an Employment and Personal Injury Law Center. We also operate a QLC Internship Program with over 120 interns coming through since 2005 ranging from high school to law school. When not practing law or serving on various Boards or giving presentations, I teach aerobics, play tennis, cycle, scuba dive, water and snow ski, travel, hike and try to spend time with my family including my twin sons and step-son.