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Kari is a trial attorney in the Charlottesville office of Allen & Allen. With a background in insurance and medical malpractice defense, Kari has tried over 50 cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Kari understands the importance of effective communication, both in her relationships with clients and in the courtroom. She focuses her practice on personal injury cases and is dedicated to fighting for the seriously injured.. Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Kari represented defendants and insurance companies in cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, premises liability, and products liability. Her background gives her unique insight into how insurance companies handle personal injury claims. Further, Kari has experience in federal court, having argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on an issue that was ultimately considered by the United States Supreme Court.. Kari has been named by Super Lawyers as a Virginia Rising Star for 2020 and 2021. She was a double-major in Economics and Political Science at the University of Georgia. She earned her J.D. at the T.C. Williams School of Law, where she was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board.. Kari grew up in southwest Virginia, where she was very involved in high school athletics. She has held state records in both basketball and volleyball. In her free time, she enjoys snow skiing, golfing, scuba diving, boating, and travel.

Chris Smith has been practicing personal injury litigation for more than a decade. He devotes a significant portion of his practice to prosecuting injury claims and representing the injured. Mr. Smith has experience negotiating and litigating a wide range of claims, including those involving auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and many more. He is a true trial attorney who has demonstrated his skill time and again in court. Always dedicated to providing personalized, accessible counsel, Mr. Smith goes above and beyond for his clients.

Rob Bell is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia Law School. At the Law School, Mr. Bell served as the Executive Editor of the Virginia Law Review and was selected for the Order of the Coif. Mr. Bell served for five years as a state prosecutor in Orange County, Virginia. During this time he prosecuted thousands of criminal and traffic cases in District, JD&R and Circuit Court. In 2001, Mr. Bell was elected to the Virginia General Assembly as the Delegate from the 58th District. As Delegate, he serves as the Chairman of the Courts of Justice Committee. He has also served as the Chairman of the Virginia State Crime Commission, which studies Virginia's criminal laws and makes recommendations to the Legislature. As Delegate, Mr. Bell has authored dozens of criminal laws, including laws dealing with drunk driving, sex crimes, and criminal procedure. Mr. Bell joined Davidson & Kitzmann in 2005 and tries cases in all state and federal courts. Mr. Bell lives with his wife Jessica, his son Robbie, and his daughter Evelyn in Albemarle County.

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.