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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”.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.