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Stephen concentrates his practice on workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. After graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law, he quickly developed his skills as a trial attorney, trying approximately 50 personal injury jury trials to a verdict in his first four years of practice! An AV Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, he lobbies on behalf of injured workers at the Virginia General Assembly.. While his primary focus after law school was in personal injury, Stephen began to lean into workers’ compensation claims. He has fought for injured workers in hundreds of cases, and when necessary, represents them in the highest courts, including the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has been involved in numerous cases that set significant precedents in this area of law, including benefits and settlements in excess of a million dollars. In 2021, he helped a well-deserving client receive an award of $5,300,000 – the second-largest workers’ compensation settlement in the history of Virginia, according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly. In 2021, it was the third largest settlement of any kind in the Commonwealth.. He is an active member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), where he serves on the board of governors and is the legislative co-chair of their Workers’ Compensation Section. He’s also active within the Richmond Bar Association, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and is a Fellow within the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Because of his tireless work on behalf of his clients, Stephen has been recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as a 2021 Leader in The Law. Stephen has also been selected as a Virginia Super Lawyer, and a Best Lawyer in America since 2016. The Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group named him one of the Nation’s Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorneys in 2021, among many other accolades in the legal profession.. Stephen spends much of his free time working on his race car, as he regularly races in the NASA Mid-Atlantic region circuit. He has numerous wins and class championships to his name. Stephen also enjoys supporting the Liverpool F.C. soccer team with his wife Jennifer, and spending time with their three children.. Bar Admissions. Court Admissions. Honors. Professional Affiliations. Media. Published Work

Scott Fitzgerald is the great grandson of the Firm’s founder, George E. Allen, Sr., and is the first member of the fourth generation of the Allen family to join the Allen Law Firm. He currently works in the Richmond, VA office and focuses his practice on personal injury cases including motorcycle accidents, car accidents, and truck accidents.. Having grown up with a family tradition of advocacy and service, Scott is passionate about protecting the interests of his clients and defending their rights against insurance companies. Scott has tried dozens of jury trials on behalf of his clients, and has developed a reputation for exceptional results in the courtroom. He was recently named Litigator of the Year within the firm.. Scott grew up in Chesterfield, Virginia, where he won the Virginia State Debate Championship in 2003. He attended the College of William & Mary for both his undergraduate degree and law degree.. He was recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as a Top 10 Under 40 Personal Injury Attorney in Virginia. He has also been named a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers from 2018-2021.. A lover of sports and the outdoors, Scott’s hobbies include soccer, kayaking, canoeing, and boating. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two young sons.

Lauren Carroll practiced regulatory healthcare law for seven years. In her practice, she represented a variety of healthcare providers, including serving as in-house counsel for a national medical supplier for the past four years.  Armed with this background in the healthcare system, Lauren began representing individuals who were hurt on the job secure maximum workes' compensation benefits.  In 2014, Lauren along with five other lawyers founded Commonwealth Law Group, continuing her practice of assisting Virginians who were injured on the job recover their maximum workers’ compensation benefits.. Through this work, Lauren developed expertise in ensuring that her clients received the benefits they deserve. Lauren’s extensive background in the healthcare legal field gives her a unique perspective when working with doctors, hospitals, government agencies such as Medicare, and medical suppliers to obtain important healthcare benefits for her clients.. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University, Lauren pursued her Juris Doctor at the University of Richmond School of Law. In law school, Lauren was manuscripts editor for the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology and a senior staff member of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest.. Lauren is an active member of the Richmond legal community and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. She has served on the board of directors for a local adult day services provider and for the University of Richmond School of Law Young Graduate Association. She co-authored an article for the Virginia Medical Law Report entitled “Medicare Part D: A Summary” and a presentation for attorneys entitled “The Federal Stark Law: What Every Corporate Lawyer Needs to Know.”. Lauren was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2005 and is licensed to practice in Virginia State court and in the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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

I am an attorney primarily focused on representing injured workers in workers' compensation claims. I am detail-oriented and will always place my clients' interests first and foremost without exception. I pride myself on communicating regularly with and being available for my clients, and focusing on listening to their concerns and wishes. I believe it is very important for clients to not only know what is going on, but to truly understand the underlying details of their case so they can make informed decisions. My philosophy is there are no wrong or stupid questions when it comes to your case, and my role is to keep you fully informed. Many times, navigating the legal system can be difficult even with assistance, but I will make sure you understand all the details to your satisfaction.

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.

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.

Bob Battle is a nationally recognized DUI & Reckless Driving Speeding attorney and professionalspeaker. He is frequently invited to speak to attorney and businessgroups on a variety of legal and non-legal issues.. He focuses his practice on DUI & Reckless Driving Speeding defense in Virginia. These criminal traffic offenses are also the most frequently charged criminal traffic offenses in Virginia. Bob is the author of several books including. How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Virginia. The Shocking Truth about Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Richmond and surrounding areas.