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Andrew Beynton Carlson Wood was born and raised in Richmond, while also spending considerable time in Northumberland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, where his mother was born and raised.  Andrew grew up in a household of practicing lawyers.  His father, Andrew W. Wood, began practicing law in 1967, and formed The Law Office of Wood & Wood, P.C. with his mother, Cheryl Carlson Wood, in 1981.. Andrew received his B.A. from the University of the South - Sewanee and his J.D. from the University of Richmond.  Prior to attending law school, he was an intern for Congressman Eric Cantor and volunteered with the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society.  During law school, he gained valuable courtroom experience as an intern with the Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases in Circuit Court and General District Court.. Areas Served:  City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Buckingham County, Cumberland County, Powhatan County, Dinwiddie County, Amelia County, Nottoway County, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County, Brunswick County, Greensville County, City of Emporia, Southampton County, Sussex County, Surry County, Prince George County, City of Petersburg, City of Colonial Heights, Charles City County, James City County, New Kent County, King William County, King and Queen County, Middlesex County, Gloucester County, Mathews County, Caroline County, Essex County, Westmoreland County, Richmond County, Lancaster County, and Northumberland County.

Alec represents healthcare organizations, including hospitals, health systems, physicians, healthcare technology companies, and other healthcare organizations. Alec assists his clients on a wide range of matters, including complex business transactions, taxation, corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate governance, Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, physician employment and alignment strategies, and other corporate legal matters.. “The laws, regulations, and economics of providing healthcare are changing rapidly,” Alec notes. “The constant changes bring new challenges, and I enjoy working with our clients to find timely solutions that meet their immediate and long-term goals.”. Prior to joining HDJN, Alec served for nearly five years as a judge advocate in the United States Army during which time he served as a prosecutor in United States v. PFC Manning. In US v. PFC Manning, Alec drafted the brief to protect the identity of a DoD operator who participated in the raid on Usama bin Laden, and was responsible for admitting evidence from the bin Laden raid, Twitter, and the Internet Archive. Alec also worked as an attorney at Thacher, Proffitt & Wood in New York, NY where he worked on transactions involving structured finance and derivatives.

Alden Eldredge is a seasoned attorney with nearly two decades of experience in commercial litigation, labor & employment law, and business legal strategy. After earning his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2005, Alden launched his career at two prominent law firms, handling a wide range of complex commercial litigation and employment matters.. In 2012, Alden transitioned from private practice to corporate leadership, joining Faneuil, Inc., a business process outsourcing firm based in Hampton, Virginia. As General Counsel, and later in several executive leadership roles, he led Faneuil's human resources, benefits, recruiting, and operations teams. His responsibilities included negotiating high-stakes contracts with private companies, state agencies, and quasi-governmental bodies, helping to streamline operations and drive growth.. In 2021, Alden joined an international business process management and technology company as Senior Vice President, Legal and Compliance, overseeing legal teams across North America. He played a critical role in contract negotiations, compliance oversight, and licensing initiatives, contributing to the company's success across multiple sectors.. In 2024, Alden founded Eldredge Law Group to offer businesses of all sizes the legal expertise and strategic advice needed to navigate complex challenges. His practice is dedicated to removing legal obstacles, offering tailored counsel to startups and established companies alike, and helping them achieve their business objectives with confidence.

After practicing for 3 years as an assistant district attorney in New Orleans I decided to move to Richmond, Virginia with my wife Kelly, a native Richmonder. Having grown up in New Orleans, I am getting used to the winters up here, but I find that the substantial trial experience that I obtained in New Orleans as an assistant district attorney is invaluable in the civil sector where many attorneys rarely get to court. This familiarity with trial and courtroom procedures serves my clients well.. Recently, I was part of a group of six attorneys who founded the Commonwealth Law Group here in Richmond.  When I am not at the office, I enjoy cooking, tennis, and watching the New Orleans Saints.

After law school, I joined the United States Marine Corps, where I began my legal career as a Judge Advocate, serving in Okinawa, Japan, and subsequently at Headquarters Marine Corps in Arlington, Virginia. As a prosecutor, and later, defense counsel, in the Marine Corps, I tried countless courts-martial and administrative hearings.. Upon completing military service, I was an attorney with the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. While with the SEC from 1990-1993, I investigated and/or litigated civil violations of the federal securities laws. I served as a federal prosecutor (Special Assistant U.S. Attorney) in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, assigned to the Securities Fraud Unit. While assigned to that Unit, I prosecuted criminal violations of the federal securities laws, including insider trading, market manipulation, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, perjury, and making false statements to a government agency. I obtained convictions in cases involving a nationwide broker payoff scheme; a multi-state financial fraud involving cellular telecommunications; insider trading by principals of a publicly traded company; and embezzlement by a registered agent. Representative of the nature of the cases handled by me, I also investigated the marketing and sale of certain limited partnerships by a major broker-dealer, resulting in the establishment of a $ million claims fund for investors, and the payment of fines to the U.S. Treasury.. I next entered private practice as a partner with a national law firm based in Richmond, Virginia, where my practice was concentrated on the representation of a major brokerage firm. In 1999, I began practice as a solo practitioner.. I was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers in the area of Securities Litigation.  I currently serves on the Richmond Bar Association’s Communications Committee, having previously served on the Administration of Justice Committee, which facilitates a dialogue between the bench and the bar on best practices.  In 2014, I was appointed to serve a multi-year term on the Audit Committee for the American Association of Justice.  I have a 10.0 Avvo Rating and for fourteen years an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell (its highest rating).. I served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, where I taught a course entitled, “Enforcement of the Federal Securities Laws.”. I have formerly served as both Co-Chair and Chair of the Securities Arbitration Subcommittee (Corporate and Business Litigation Committee) of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association.  I also previously held the position of Chair of the ABA’s Securities Enforcement Subcommittee (Business Law Section). For many years, I served as Chair, and then, Vice-Chair, of the Criminal Laws Committee of the ABA’s Section of Business Law. In conjunction with my work for the ABA, in 2003, I was appointed by then-ABA President Dennis Archer to serve on a 14-member commission. This special commission was formed to examine criticisms of mandatory minimum sentences raised by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, in his August 2003 speech to the Opening Assembly at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco.  After holding extensive hearings, the Commission presented a detailed report to the ABA.. I earned a Master of Laws degree (Securities Regulation) from Georgetown University Law Center, and J.D. and B.B.A. degrees from Baylor University. I was admitted to the Bar Associations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and the State of Texas (inactive). Additionally, I am admitted to practice in the federal court system.  Also, I practice regularly before FINRA. I estimate that I have handle represented over 200 claimants in securities arbitrations.  I dedicate a portion of my practice to pro-bono representation.. My wife, Emily, and I are long standing members of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where we both have served on the Vestry.  We have two daughters -- one is a third year at University of Virginia and the other is a sophmore at Baylor University.

After graduating law school in 2004, I served as a judicial law clerk for a Justice on the Virginia Supreme Court.  After finishing my clerkship, I went into private practice working for one of the largest defense firms in Virginia.  We were a defense firm that insurance companies called to defend their lawsuits.  While working for a defense firm, I gained a lot of incredible trial experience as well as invaluable insight into how insurance companies value and defend claims.  However, I quickly grew tired of defending insurance companies that prioritized saving money over doing what was right.  I started my own firm, and shifted my focus toward helping individuals and businesses in my community who had been wronged or injured by others. Now, my practice centers on holding people and companies accountable in personal injury, tort litigation, and commercial disputes. Having a community-based practice is incredibly important to me.  I enjoy helping people in my community and building relationships.

Adam G. Northup is a graduate of Southern Vermont College and Roger Williams School of Law. He interned with the Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office and participated in the Roger Williams Criminal Defense Clinic during law school, which provided him with the tools and experience to handle Criminal and Traffic Tribunal cases. A large portion of Attorney Northup's practice is dedicated to Family Law, including divorce, cusotdy, and child support cases.

Ada-Marie specializes in estate planning, probate, corporate and transactional work, and business and employment law. Ada-Marie is admitted to the Virginia State Bar and the Georgia State Bar.. Ada-Marie understands that her clients need a responsive, efficient and experienced problem solver. She places a premium on her personal relationships with her clients and they value her integrity, availability, effective communication style, and cooperative and creative approach to bringing matters to resolution.

Abby Bricker is the Intake Attorney for Allen & Allen, located in the firm’s Richmond, VA office. In addition to being an experienced lawyer, Abby is a strategic business manager. She supervises the new case department and works with clients at the earliest stages of their cases. She meets with potential new clients and helps determine how Allen & Allen’s attorneys are best able to meet their needs. Abby’s background in insurance defense gives her valuable insights into how insurance companies handle and evaluate personal injury and medical malpractice claims. This experience is an advantage to the firm’s clients because she is better able to evaluate potential personal injury cases.. Abby received her Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University and earned her J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. She spent almost fifteen years as a litigator in Richmond, VA and has handled settlements and trials across Virginia and the District of Columbia. She believes in giving back to the community and has volunteered at the Central Virginia Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorney Hotline as well as the Tuckahoe Elementary School PTA. Abby and her three children and live in Richmond, VA.

A tireless advocate, Jason has built a distinguished career representing personal injury victims for more than 20 years. As a founding member of the firm's Medical Malpractice division, Jason has been instrumental in its success both in and out of the courtroom. Jason's keen interest in complex medical and technical issues and his natural instincts as a trial lawyer have enabled him to achieve numerous record-setting jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.. In 2017, Jason was honored with induction to the exclusive International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a fellowship of elite trial lawyers representing both sides of the Bar, where he was recognized for his standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession.. Jason has been named Best Lawyers' 2018 Richmond Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year." This honor is particularly significant as only one attorney from each practice area and metropolitan area can be named “Lawyer of the Year.” This designation reflects the high level of respect he has earned among leading attorneys in Virginia for his ability, professionalism, and integrity.. In 2016, Jason and partner Chris Guedri obtained a $42 million settlement for three men who were seriously burned and the family of one man who was killed as a result of a workplace explosion. This recovery was the largest personal injury settlement in Virginia during 2016. In 2014, Jason obtained a $22 million settlement on behalf of a boy who suffered paralysis and brain injuries in a crash with a dump truck. This recovery is the largest personal injury settlement in Virginia history involving a vehicular accident according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly.. In 2013, Jason obtained a $25 million jury verdict for a client who was misdiagnosed for a heart condition. This verdict is the largest medical malpractice verdict in Virginia state court history. In 2009, Jason obtained an $8 million jury verdict for a client who was severely injured in a bus accident case—the largest personal injury verdict in the state of Virginia for that year.. Jason's practice also includes complex injury cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, hypoxic brain injury, bus accidents, spinal cord injury, complex regional pain syndrome, tractor trailer accidents, drowning, defective products, dangerous premises, building and safety code violations, and drunk driving accidents. Jason also has experience with class actions and mass torts and manages the firm's representation of victims of defective drugs and medical devices.. A former law review Executive Editor, Jason is a skilled and persuasive writer. He has authored numerous appellate briefs on behalf of his clients in both state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. In addition, Jason has successfully argued before the Virginia Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Jason has an "AV" rating (the highest available) from the Martindale-Hubbell attorney listing service and was selected as one of Virginia's Super Lawyers (Top 5% of Virginia Attorneys). He is Board Certified as both a Civil Trial Advocate and a Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Jason is particularly proud to be among the six attorneys at Allen & Allen 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.

A graduate of Richmond Community High School and Virginia Commonwealth University, Dave was born in Richmond and returned here to live and practice law after he graduated from The University of Virginia School of Law.. One of Dave's primary areas of practice is car accident litigation.  He appears in the courtroom frequently, trying cases before both judges and juries and winning substantial verdicts for his clients.  When it serves a client's best interests, he explores ways to resolve cases through arbitration and mediation. He works in the firm's Richmond, VA office and represents clients across the state of Virginia.. Before he joined the Allen Law Firm, Dave worked as in house legal counsel for a major automobile liability insurance company.  He represented insurance company policyholders who had been sued by plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle accidents. This experience has given Dave insight into how insurance company adjusters, managers, and lawyers think and work, how they handle and evaluate claims and how they defend the policyholder during litigation.. Dave understands that liability insurance companies believe the plaintiff's deposition is the single most important event that takes place before trial.  For this reason, he takes special care to prepare his clients well for the questions a defense lawyer may ask during depositions. Dave also recognizes the "red flags" or weaknesses in a defendant's case, especially those that may worry insurance adjusters and encourage them to settle cases before trial.. Beyond helping his clients, Dave is active among the student population in his community. Working with teachers at both James River and Hermitage High Schools, Dave has helped organize mock trials where students undertake the roles of judges, lawyers, witnesses and jurors.  He has taught business and legal classes at Hermitage Tech with an emphasis on career opportunities in the field of law and law enforcement.. In 2008, 2012, 2014, and 2015, the Richmond Police Training Academy invited Dave to participate in training basic recruits to recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication and impairment for training purposes.. A graduate of Richmond Community High School and Virginia Commonwealth University, Dave was born in Richmond and returned here to live and practice law after he graduated from The University of Virginia School of Law.. One of Dave's primary areas of practice is car accident litigation.  He appears in the courtroom frequently trying cases before both judges and juries and winning substantial verdicts for his clients.  When it serves a client’s best interests, he explores ways to resolve cases through arbitration and mediation. He works in the firm’s Richmond, VA office and represents clients across the state of Virginia.. Before he joined the Allen Law Firm, Dave worked as in house legal counsel for a major automobile liability insurance company.  He represented insurance company policyholders who had been sued by plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle accidents. This experience has given Dave insight into how auto liability insurance company adjusters, managers, and lawyers think and work, how they handle and evaluate claims and how they defend the policyholder during litigation.. Dave understands that liability insurance companies believe the plaintiff’s deposition is the single most important event that takes place before trial.  For this reason, he takes special care to prepare his clients well for the questions a defense lawyer may ask during depositions. Dave also recognizes the “red flags” or weaknesses in a defendant’s case, especially those that may worry insurance adjusters and encourage them to settle cases before trial.. Dave has great respect for the criminal and civil justice system established by the Constitution.  He believes young people who learn more about our legal system will become better citizens.  Working with teachers at both James River and Hermitage High Schools, Dave has helped organize mock trials where students undertake the roles of judges, lawyers, witnesses and jurors.  He has taught business and legal classes at Hermitage Tech with an emphasis on career opportunities in the field of law and law enforcement.. Continuing legal education is vital for lawyers and others in law enforcement. In June, 2008, the Richmond Police Training Academy invited Dave to participate in training basic recruits to recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication and impairment for training purposes.  In 2007, he was a featured speaker at the Virginia CLE Seminar for lawyers, “Small Firm, Big Insurer: How the Little Guy Hits the Big Time”.

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