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David Irvine is an experienced trial attorney in the Charlottesville, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. Focusing his practice on personal injury and medical malpractice, he has handled cases involving car accidents, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. David has litigated cases across the Commonwealth on behalf of deserving clients.. David grew up in Buena Vista, Virginia. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religion from Wake Forest University, graduating summa cum laude. He then went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. David has published on topics related to litigation in wrongful death cases and trial procedure and regularly speaks on litigation topics. David believes in giving back to the legal community and is active in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, serving as President of the Young Trial Lawyers Section from 2013-2014. David is also focused on his community and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Charlottesville Waldorf School.

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.

My path to becoming a trial lawyer wasn’t a straight one. In fact, my early ambition was to become a charter-fishing boat captain. However, I quickly discovered that a career in law, particularly litigation, allowed me to help others while feeding his competitive drive.. I tried numerous cases across courts throughout the Commonwealth, handled multiple appeals, and successfully argued before the Virginia Supreme Court. I thrive on pushing myself outside of my comfort zone and embrace new challenges.. Before founding Merrick Brock, I spent over a decade defending insurance companies. Over time, I grew frustrated with their tactics — manipulating cases, undermining claims, and offering far less than victims deserved. I decided to use my insider knowledge to fight back, representing clients who had been injured by negligence, harmful products, or neglect throughout Virginia.. My extensive experience includes personal injury cases like product and premises liability, nursing home neglect, dog bites, and truck and auto accidents. My expertise also includes commercial disputes involving consumer fraud, defamation, breach of contract, construction disputes, and property issues.

John C. Shea has been in practice since 1977, focusing his practice exclusively on representation of the injured.. Graduating from Wake Forest University in 1974 (Cum Laude), he received his J.D. in 1977 from the University of Richmond School of Law. He has been with Marks & Harrison since that time. His interests are brain injury and tractor-trailer cases.

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.

For over 30 years, I've provided the finest legal representation to persons injured through no fault of their own. From auto accidents and trucking accidents to professional negligence cases, I've dedicated my practice to helping people who can't successfully access the legal system. It's been a pleasure to be part of so many legal happy endings, and I hope I can do the same for you. Simply call, email, or fax my firm and we'll get right to work on your case today! Click here to get started.

Ted joined Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., as a partner in January 2008.  Prior to joining Smith Sovik, he was a litigation partner at the Syracuse law firm of Hancock & Estabrook, LLP.  He brings to Smith Sovik over 25 years of trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits involving personal injuries caused by defective products, fire and propane explosions, motor vehicle accidents, negligent roadway design and maintenance, construction and work place accidents and liability claims involving municipalities. He has won numerous trials in state and federal courts throughout New York State.. As a strong advocate for his clients, Ted adopts a proactive winning strategy from the first meeting with any potential client.  As a seasoned litigator, he has learned the art of listening and counseling clients, many of whom are consulting with an attorney for the first time.  The true hallmark of excellence as a litigation attorney is to find the difficult balance in giving frank, honest advice to clients and then devising a winning trial strategy.  Ted strongly believes the key to excellent advocacy and representation is good, clear and consistent communication with clients; who are a true and indispensable partner in developing an overall winning strategy.. At Smith Sovik, his practice includes all aspects of civil litigation, more particularly the defense of personal injury lawsuits involving medical malpractice, legal malpractice, civil rights, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction and labor law, toxic tort and premises liability. He also has extensive experience in handling complex commercial cases involving shareholder disputes, debt instruments, contract disputes, insurance claims, labor and employment matters.. Ted has been named consistently to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers  list for Personal Injury Defense and been honored by his peers with an AV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

Sam Elbadawi, a Partner since 2000, is a member of Sugarman Law Firm's management committee. He focuses on the representation of individuals, families, and estates in personal injury and wrongful death claims. He has successfully handled hundreds of personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, crane accidents, construction site accidents, dog bites, property defects, defective road design claims, slip-and-fall accidents arising from snow and ice, and accidents caused by defectively designed products. He has represented clients in personal injury claims against school districts, villages, towns, cities, counties, the State of New York, and the United States. He has also represented individuals in claims against insurance carriers for breach of contract, wrongful denial of disability insurance benefits, and ERISA matters. Due to the complex, time consuming, and costly nature of personal injury litigation, the majority of Mr. Elbadawi's cases are referred to him from other attorneys and law firms.. He is admitted to practice before all New York State courts, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. He is a member of the Onondaga County, St. Lawrence, New York State, and Central New York Women's bar associations. His other memberships include the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Law Practice Management, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, of which he is a charter member and a member of the board of directors.. A graduate of St. Lawrence University (B.A. Government and Economics) and Syracuse University College of Law, Mr. Elbadawi also studied international law at Georgetown University Law Center. While in law school he was Notes and Comments Editor of the Syracuse Law Review where he won the Distinguished Service Award. He was awarded the Robert M. Anderson Publication Award in recognition for excellence in writing and legal scholarship and is a Scribes Award nominee for best student-written article in a law review or journal. He was also an intern with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.. In 2012, Mr. Elbadawi was selected as a Super Lawyer in the field of Plaintiff's Personal Injury by the magazine Super Lawyers, a distinction based on peer recognition and professional achievement. He also received the highest ranking, "AV Preeminent", from Martindale Hubbell directory's peer review ratings.  An "AV Preeminent" rating indicates that judges and other attorneys have rated Mr. Elbadawi as "very high" to "preeminent" in legal ability, expertise, experience, integrity, and professional excellence.. Mr. Elbadawi is a member of the board of directors of the Onondaga-Oswego Chapter of the American Red Cross and in April, 2010, he became President of the Labrador Mountain Ski Club. In November, 2010, Mr. Elbadawi joined the Board of Directors of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society, which provides legal assistance to individuals and families in need in Onondaga County and the surrounding region. He also volunteers for the Fayetteville Manlius Youth Soccer Program, the East Area YMCA, and Vera House.. Mr. Elbadawi was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Fayetteville Manlius Youth Lacrosse Association. FMYLA is a non-profit organization that focuses on teaching boys and girls grades K through 8 the game of lacrosse. Mr. Elbadawi is also a frequent guest lecturer at Advanced Trial Practice classes at the Syracuse University College of Law. In the past, Mr. Elbadawi has evaluated and advised moot court teams at Syracuse University College of Law, where he is also a former member of the board of directors for the Law College Association. He has also served as treasurer, advisor, and fundraiser for multiple New York State Supreme Court candidates.

Ms. Pardee is a Central New York native who represents individuals who have suffered from serious and catastrophic personal injuries, including cases involving construction site incidents, motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical injuries. She joined the law offices of Kenny & Kenny, PLLC in August of 2014 upon graduation from Syracuse University College of Law. Ms. Pardee is also a Town Justice in her hometown of Hastings, New York.

Marty Lynn is a trial attorney with the Lynn Law Firm. He has extensive experience litigating matters including personal injury actions, toxic torts, negligence actions, insurance coverage disputes, product liability actions, as well as all other types of personal injury claims.. Mr. Lynn is a graduate of St. John’s University School of Law (J.D. 2004) and the College of the Holy Cross (B.A. 2001) and is admitted to practice in New York and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York.. Mr. Lynn is a Certified Interior Structural Firefighter and serves as Vice President in the Skaneateles Fire Department, which recognized him as a Distinguished Member in 2017. He is the Co-Chair of the Judicial Screening Committee for the Central New York Women’s Bar Association and previously served as the organization's Secretary. He is also a member of the Committee on the Judiciary for the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Civil Practice and Rules. Mr. Lynn is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Tully Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment Center. Finally, he is dedicated to pro bono service and is listed on the “Honor Roll” of the Pro Bono Attorneys for the District for the Northern District of New York.. Mr. Lynn has been awarded the Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award by the New York State Bar Association, Torts Insurance and Compensation Law Section in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the practice of law in the field of insurance. He is a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2014 and 2015, a recipient of the “40 Under Forty” award by the CNY Business Journal and author of “Claims-Made Policy Coverage Issues” Chapter of the Insurance Law Practice Update 2016. Finally, Mr. Lynn has been recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of New York's top 10 attorneys under 40.