Top Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me in Roanoke Area

Stuart Pearson is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the North Carolina State Bar. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He is married to Audrey Pearson and has three daughters. When not handling legal matters for people, Stuart greatly enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached all three of his daughters in soccer and lacrosse and still coaches the youngest. Stuart also enjoys running in his spare time. He completed his one and only marathon in Richmond in 2012.

Roanoke attorney Michelle Derrico has been practicing criminal law for over twenty years and her experience within the Roanoke area courts has only helped her deliver successful and outstanding results to her clients. Since moving to Virginia in 1992, Michelle has served the state - including spending six years as an assistant public defender and later a small private firm. She now serves the state in all areas of criminal defense including, DUI, theft cases, drug charges, and violent crimes at Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico.

Neal S. Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and a Masters Degree in Administration from George Washington University. He received his jurisdoctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1981. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 until 1998. He is a member of and active in numerous bar associations including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Johnson has a peer rating with Martindale Hubbell of AV (preminent); has been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Virginia; and also selected as a SuperLawyer in Virginia.. Mr. Johnson has over 34 years of trial experience in civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts. Mr. Johnson has devoted most of his professional time in the representation of individuals who have sustained devastating personal injury whether it be caused by defective products, medical negligence or other forms of negligence; the representation of individuals or businesses involved in complex commercial litigation; the representation of individuals in divorce litigation; and the representation of individuals charged with serious criminal offenses including capital murder. In the personal injury area, representation includes individuals injured by medical negligence, serious automobile accidents, and products such as L-Trytophan, Propulsid, DPT vaccines, defective vehicles, defective food products, breast implants, fireworks, and other products. Mr. Johnson also has experience in employment litigation and federal civil rights litigation, including litigation under Title VII, § 1983, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA). He has successfully handled complex commercial litigation including disputes between limited partners and the general partner of a limited partnership, and claims of violation of the Virginia Trade Secrets Act. Other clients have included Washington and Lee University in employment litigation, Roanoke County in land-use litigation, and County Sheriffs in litigation involving claims of discrimination. In the past, Mr. Johnson has been designated as counsel for the handling of civil rights claims against State officials by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Risk Management and also designated as counsel for the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner for condemnation cases in the Lexington, Rockbridge County, Bath County, Alleghany County, areas. He has served as a hearing officer for special education matters and state grievance matters.. In the state court system, Mr. Johnson has handled and tried cases in most circuits in the Western and Central part of the state, from Abingdon to Richmond. He has handled federal court cases in the Harrisonburg Division, Charlottesville Division, Lynchburg Division, Roanoke Division, Danville Division, Abingdon Division, and Big Stone Gap Division of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and cases in both the Richmond Division and Alexandria Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has experience in federal multi-district litigation. His appellate court experience includes successful representation before the Virginia Court of Appeals, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

My law practice is devoted entirely to personal injury work.  I assist clients in Roanoke County; Roanoke City; Salem; Botetourt County; the city of Lynchburg; Lexington; Martinsville; Franklin County; Rocky Mount; Rockbridge County; Wytheville; Abingdon; Bristol; Wise; Lebanon; Hillsville; Manassas; Fairfax; Arlington; Richmond and Virginia Beach.

Mr. Huff, a native of Franklin County, served in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for Valor for sustained combat operations alongside Afghan National Army Special Forces. He holds a dual B.A. Degree in Public and Urban Affairs with a Public Policy Concentration and a B.A. in Political Science, from Virginia Tech and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Liberty University School of Law. Mr. Huff's practice is focused on personal injury cases of all types with the firm including traumatic brain injuries, product liability injuries, as well as tractor trailer, auto, motorcycle, and boat accidents.  Mr. Huff leads the Catastrophic Loss section of the Firm.

Lenden Eakin has practiced law in the Roanoke Valley for 33 years.  Raised in southwestern Virginia, Lenden loves the outdoors, coaching his children's softball/baseball teams and hunting over his Brittany Spaniels, Cookie and Pepper.

John Weber III is the President and founding member of WEBER LAW FIRM, PC. John began his legal career in 1992 after graduating from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. John began his legal career with a small law firm in Danville, Virginia, where he worked on a variety of civil and criminal cases. After gaining valuable trial experience, John moved to Roanoke to work with one of the largest law firms in southwest Virginia - Gentry Locke Rakes and Moore. While at Gentry Locke, John was assigned to defend complex civil litigation cases and gained extensive trial experience in state and federal court. After leaving Gentry Locke, John continued to litigate civil and criminal cases extensively at Kalbaugh, Pfund and Messersmith before starting WeberPearson, PC in 2003. John has accumulated more than one hundred and fifty jury trials in state and federal court and handled large injury claims on behalf of insurance companies and serious criminal cases in both state and federal court. John developed extensive knowledge and experience litigating cases that has served him well handling cases for plaintiffs and individuals. John has argued cases for his clients before the Virginia Court of Appeals, the Virginia Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. At Weber Law Firm, PC, the firm continues to handles serious criminal cases in state and federal court and personal injury cases for plaintiffs and individuals. John is an active member of the Virginia State Bar and the Roanoke Bar Association in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also a former President of the Roanoke County Bar Association and held various posts in that organization. John participated in the American Inns of Courts which meets monthly in Roanoke and is designed to improve the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the legal profession. John serves on the Board for Answering the Call, a 501(c)(3) international mission organization devoted to reaching people in difficult-to-reach places, and has been a board member since 2003. Answering the Call implements strategies to train indigenous pastors, and it partners with churches in the United States to encourage and equip indigenous leaders to minister in their communities and beyond. John has traveled extensively throughout Central American and Northern India with Answering the Call. John is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia. He teaches Remedies and Children and the Law in the spring and fall, respectively. John shares his passion for the law with his students and believes that continuing his legal education through teaching helps foster a greater respect and appreciation for the legal system. John is married to Cathi Lambe Weber and has two children, Johnny (13) and Jenna (10). John enjoys outdoor activities, running, boating, snowboarding and spending time with family. Areas of Practice:. Motorcycle Accidents Truck Accidents Car Accidents Personal Injury Criminal Law. State and Federal Appellate work Bar Admissions: Virginia, 1992 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1993 U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 1993 U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1992 Education: University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, 1992 - J.D. Wake Forest University, 1989 - B.A., cum laude. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Member Roanoke Bar Association Member Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Virginia State Bar Member. Member The National Trial Lawyers

I am attorney representing people who have been harmed by the careless actions of others. Since 2008, I have had the privilege of representing people across Virginia. My work as a trial attorney has given me the opportunity to speak for those who are unable to speak for themselves.

I am a Roanoke criminal attorney, helping people with a variety of legal issues ranging from business formation to criminal and traffic defense. As an attorney with over twenty years of experience, I have gained the skills necessary to successfully defend my clients. I bring a compassionate energy towards each case I handle.

Harry Brown, Esq., LL.M., and formally a CPA 1988-2017, is a founding principle of Brown and Brown Attorneys and a seasoned trial lawyer. For twenty years Harry has maintained a general practice of law and has tried hundreds of cases appearing both in bench trials and in jury trials. He has argued cases at every level of the Virginia Court system from General District Court to the Virginia Supreme Court. His practice areas include criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, estate planning, tax, business law, bankruptcy & debt restructuring.  Harry has been invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates ForumTM, The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumTM, the Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM, and has recently been included in the Who’s Who, Top Attorneys of North America. Harry's unique experience has led to his retention in cases for clients in multiple states including cases in Virginia, West Virginia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Missouri, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida.

FREE Telephone Consultation. Daniel L. Crandall is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Daniel L. Crandall & Associates. The focus of his practice is centered around personal injury accidents. The Firm specializes in catastrophic injury cases often involving brain injuries.  The Firm has recently created a special section focusing on trucking and commercial vehicle accidents involving more complex legal strategies for representing those injured through no fault of their own.  Mr. Crandall has become known in Southwest Virginia as the caring personal injury professional. He was privileged to be named multiple times as the Best Local Lawyer/Law Firm by the readers of The Roanoker Magazine. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1973 and from the George Mason University School of Law in 1977.. While attending law school, he was employed by the Superior Court in Washington, DC as a Court Bailiff. During his time with the courts he witnessed the famed Hannaffi Trials. His picture appeared on the front of the Washington Post receiving the verdict from the foreperson of the jury. He served as Law Clerk to the federally appointed Judge Joseph M. F. Ryan, Jr. for two years.. In 1978 he was admitted to the Washington, DC Bar and subsequently in 1979 admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He served as the Past President of the Personal Injury Lawyers Association. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Mass Torts Trial Lawyers Association. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association as a district Governor and served as Chair of the Federal Liaison Sub-Legislative Committee. A hallmark of his personal injury specialty area of law is to practice compassionate law, while providing excellent representation recognizing the client’s need for personal attention and many times affirmation for them as individuals.. The motto of The Law Offices of Daniel L. Crandall & Associates is to pursue the practice of law with enthusiasm, excellence and ethics.  Doing business as Crandall & Katt, the firm has been recognized statewide for its compassionate treatment of injured clients.

Francis H. “Chip” Casola is an experienced litigator who has handled a wide variety of personal injury matters including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, drunk driver, drowning, defective products, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and wrongful death cases.. Chip’s more notable cases involve the drowning of a child at a municipal pool, the death of a grandmother and her nine-year-old granddaughter when crushed by a rollback wrecker while stopped for a school bus, a motorcyclist who lost his leg in an accident on a curve, the death of a hobby farmer who was crushed by the bush hog on his tractor, and brain and other serious injuries to the passenger of a horse driven carriage which ran amok.. Chip also has experience handling complicated insurance issues which often accompany serious accidents.. While he has the resources of a large law firm available to him, Chip takes pride in providing his clients with personal service and moving cases to resolution as expeditiously as possible.  He has earned a perfect Martindale-Hubbell A/V rating from his peers.  He also has been listed with Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers and Virginia’s Legal Elite.  He is a past president of the Roanoke Bar Association, and has been active in other bar activities.  He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia School of Law.. Personal injury cases typically are handled on a contingent fee basis where the attorney is not paid unless there is a recovery, and the attorney advances all expenses. Cases for injured parties are handled on a contingent-fee basis, meaning no fee is charged unless there is a recovery. Cases for injured parties are handled on a contingent-fee basis, meaning no fee is charged unless there is a recovery. In addition, expenses typically are advanced on behalf of injured clients to the extent allowable by governing ethics rules.

At Lichtenstein Law Group PLC, we have built our practice on crafting persuasive lawsuits and seeing cases through to a jury verdict. We know that a lot of cases can be resolved with an out-of-court settlement, but we believe in fighting for what’s fair, even if fair is not simple.We have concentrated on serious injury and criminal cases since 1992. Every client that comes through our door is treated as an individual. From the moment we take your case, we begin preparing for trial, keeping your needs as our top priority. We define our success by your satisfaction.While founder John E. Lichtenstein has over 28 years of legal experience, he has hand-picked a team of skilled trial lawyers and legal professionals to create a legal staff with nearly 100 years of combined experience. We all relish the challenge of a complicated case and are ready to stand by you.If you are coping with a complicated legal matter, don’t wait to start building your case. We are ready to discuss your options. Among our practice areas are serious personal injury claims and car accident cases.

A former prosecutor, Ray Ferris is a trial attorney experienced in both the civil and criminal courts and is listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” and has been listed on the "Super Lawyers" list for 10 years running. His practice concentrates in the areas of personal injury plaintiff’s litigation, wrongful death, criminal and traffic defense.. Practice Style. Named one of the Legal Elite among Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia by the Virginia Business Journal, Mr. Ferris balances aggressive advocacy and common sense tempered by civility. He takes pride in maintaining a relationship based on trust with his clients and zealously protects their interests.

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

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

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