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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.

Charles R. Samuels has practiced law in Central Virginia since 2003.. Mr. Samuels represents clients in the Circuit, General District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in the greater Richmond area. He also represents clients at the administrative level for federal disability cases.  He is admitted to practice in all state courts of Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.. He practices in the areas of Social Security Law, Traffic Law, Guardianship/Conservatorship, and Criminal Defense law.. Mr. Samuels is a qualified Guardian ad litem for both children and incapacitated persons and is a former Virginia Supreme Court certified mediator for both the general district and juvenile and domestic relations courts.. Active in his community, Mr. Samuels is a former president of his neighborhood civic association and volunteers his time mentoring college students, law students and high school students each year.  He also represents people who have petitioned the court for protective orders on a pro bono basis.  Mr. Samuels served as City Councilman for the 2nd District of the City of Richmond, including serving two years as the President of the Richmond City Council. He has served on the Airport Commission, Venture Richmond Board of Directors, the Richmond Region Planning District Commision, Maymont Foundation, and the Greater Richmond Partnership.

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.

Caroline E. Browder is a member at Roth Jackson. Her practice focuses on all aspects of commercial real estate, including strategic planning, finance, leasing, and construction. Ms. Browder represents landlords and tenants in commercial lease transactions including ground leases, “build to suit” and national tenant leasing. She also represents lenders and borrowers in commercial financing. Ms. Browder has extensive experience in cellular communications leasing and development.. Before joining Roth Jackson, Ms. Browder served as senior vice president and in-house counsel for SunTrust Banks, Inc., where she handled all of the bank’s corporate real estate transactions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Representative transactions include: portfolio sale/leaseback of 447 branch banking facilities, sale/leaseback of 25 office buildings, 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Projects, drafting and negotiating leases for all retail and office space leased by and from SunTrust Bank, AIA contracts, condemnation, and premise liability litigation.

Caroline Butler is a relentless criminal defense attorney who fights for people facing the full force of the criminal legal system. She represents individuals charged with serious felony offenses—including robbery, drug distribution, and sex crimes—and is known for her strategic, aggressive defense both in and out of the courtroom.. Caroline understands firsthand that the criminal system is not always fair. Too often, it punishes poverty, overlooks context, and fails to deliver justice for those it targets most harshly. She fights to ensure her clients’ rights are respected and their voices heard.. At Coates, Battle, & Tyree, Caroline handles high-stakes criminal cases as well as civil matters like protective orders and contract disputes. Previously, she served as an Assistant Public Defender in Fredericksburg, where she defended hundreds of clients—many facing life-altering charges—with compassion, skill, and unwavering resolve.. Caroline earned her law degree from American University Washington College of Law, where she focused on criminal law and international human rights. Her legal experience spans continents, including work in Ghana and Senegal. While abroad, she collaborated with grassroots organizations to promote access to justice, expose systemic inequities, and advocate for the rights of underserved communities—experience that continues to inform her work in U.S. courtrooms today.. Clients come to Caroline when they feel like the system is stacked against them—and they stay because they know she will fight for them at every step.

Brody Reid is an experienced and zealous trial attorney.  Focusing on assisting injured individuals and their families during tough times, Brody has worked tirelessly to help individuals in his hometown in the years since law school. Throughout his career, Brody has successfully represented over a thousand clients in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Civil litigation through jury trials, bench trials, and administrative proceedings.. Brody has appeared successfully before the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, Workers’ Compensation Commission, Circuit Court jury trials around Virginia, and General District Court trials.. Brody’s commitment to his community and to the people that live here led him to co-found Reid Goodwin and focus on the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, and civil litigation. Outside the office he is involved in several community service organizations, active in politics and races endurance events around Richmond.

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.

Born and raised in the Richmond area, Attorney Kevin E. Calhoun is dedicated to passionately defending the rights of those facing criminal charges throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.  A criminal conviction can be devastating – it can result in substantial fines, prison or jail time, and even loss of employment. As a natural competitor, Mr. Calhoun zealously advocates for each of his clients in order to secure the best possible result and avoid the harsh consequences of a criminal conviction.. Mr. Calhoun’s background is what allows him to approach each of his client’s cases with confidence, motivation, and passion. As a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, Mr. Calhoun was a successful student-athlete, leading the varsity tennis team in his role as team captain while also achieving high marks in his studies as a History major and Latin minor.  Mr. Calhoun went on to study law at the Campbell University School of Law where he primarily focused his studies on criminal law and trial advocacy, ultimately graduating with honors.  Mr. Calhoun effectively put his knowledge in criminal law to use by spending a majority of his time in law school interning at prosecutor’s office, where he gained invaluable experience by personally handling a variety of traffic and criminal offences. Since becoming a member of the Virginia State Bar, Mr. Calhoun has strongly and successfully advocated for each of his clients, representing them on traffic, misdemeanor, and felony charges in both the General District and Circuit Courts.. Mr. Calhoun believes that every client should have someone on their side who is willing to tirelessly fight for them, no matter the situation. Having represented clients in over 20 different cities and counties in Virginia, Mr. Calhoun aggressively advocates for justice and is committed to successfully representing his client in the courtroom and on appeal.

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.

Anne Roddy grew up in California and she received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Public Law from the University of California, San Diego.   After college, Anne moved to Richmond, Virginia and attended the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law.  While in school, Anne interned in various prosecutor’s offices and she worked for a civil litigation firm.. Anne began her legal career as a law clerk in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.  “I consider the time spent at my clerkship to be invaluable.  I was able to observe attorneys on a daily basis in the courtroom.  I had access to a large volume of different kinds of litigation matters, and was able to quickly gain valuable experience and knowledge.”. Anne has worked in mid-sized firms and she was a solo practitioner.  She represents parents and family members in divorce, custody, and visitation matters.  Anne is a certified Guardian ad litem.  In that capacity she is an advocate for children and for incapacitated adults.. “I have handled countless matters acting as a guardian ad litem for minor children, as defense attorney for children and adults, as well as counsel for parents and counsel for grandparents and other third party petitioners.  I have appeared in divorce, custody and visitation matters, delinquency cases, protective order hearings, Department of Social Services cases, and in contested adoption matters. My cases have involved juvenile court appearances through to appellate court arguments.”. “My experience in every capacity within the courtroom gives me a unique ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each case to best represent my clients.  I have significant experience in multiple jurisdictions that allows me to help my clients determine the best avenue for success.   Defining goals and reducing anxiety levels is a vital step in the process.  I enjoy my time in the courtroom but seek to reach amicable resolutions out of court, where possible.”. Anne is currently president elect of the Chesterfield Bar Association, and she is active in the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association as a Legislative Committee Member.  She is the Young Lawyer Representative on the Domestic Relations Council of the Virginia Bar Association.   Anne has served on the Richmond Bench Bar, most recently as the Chesterfield County Representative.. Recently, Anne coordinated the Chesterfield County Public Safety Wills for Heroes Program.  The program coordinated local attorneys, notaries, witnesses to provide wills and legal documents to public safety personnel at no cost.  Over two hundred wills were prepared.  “It felt wonderful to provide a valuable service to those in the community who are consistently serving others and ensuring our safety.”. Anne is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of California.

Andrew M. Condlin is a member at Roth Jackson, focusing in commercial real estate and land use law. Mr. Condlin represents developers and landowners in every aspect of commercial real estate, particularly in matters relating to land use, zoning, economic development, transactional matters (purchase, sale, lease, financing), historic preservation and local government law issues. He also assists local governments, volunteer boards and private developers in amending and drafting local zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans. The extent of Mr. Condlin’s diverse land use practice places him in regular contact with local governing bodies, commissions and administrators as well as relevant developers and civic associations allowing him to establish and maintain relationships with these individuals and organizations.. Mr. Condlin is the recipient of the Henrico Business Council’s Award of Merit for 2005 and named the 2004 Virginia Bar Leader of the Year by the Virginia State Bar’s Conference of Local Bar Associations. In 1998, Mr. Condlin was named one of Richmond’s “Top 40 Under Forty” by Inside Business magazine. Mr. Condlin has been included in Virginia Business magazine’s list of the “Legal Elite” and was recognized by Chambers USA as a leading real estate attorney in Virginia, each since 2004. Mr. Condlin has been named a “Super Lawyer” for Land Use/Zoning by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, each since 2004. Mr. Condlin was selected in 2004 as a member of the VCU Real Estate Circle of Excellence.. Mr. Condlin has taught various real property courses at Virginia Commonwealth University and William & Mary School of Law. Mr. Condlin is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™.

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.

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”.