Edward L. Allen
3405 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 - 4959
Phone: (540) 786 - 4100 or (866) 388-1307
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Edward is an accomplished and indefatigable litigator who has tried and won an impressive variety of cases in state and federal courts including personal injury, premises liability and insurance coverage matters.
An extremely talented trial attorney, he has mastered the courtroom skills necessary to obtain substantial verdicts for his clients. Edward helped spearhead the firm's expansion to Northern Virginia and has been the managing partner there since the Fredericksburg office opened in 1994. He joined the Allen & Allen personal injury law firm in 1987 after graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law.
With a strong background in personal injury litigation, Edward handles cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, medical expense and other insurance coverage disputes throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Edward is proud to be a member of the Allen firm because of its strong commitment to helping injured people. He has undertaken a leadership role in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, an organization which promotes the interests of personal injury plaintiffs.
Education
- B.A. Vanderbilt University (1984)
- J.D. Washington & Lee University Law School (1987)
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Experience
- Partner and attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (1987-Present)
Responsibilities include management of the Fredericksburg, Virginia branch office
Honors
- Vice-President, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2006-2007)
- Member, Executive Committee, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2005-present)
- Member, Board of Governors, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2000-present)
- Past Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (1993 - 1994)
- Founding board member and faculty member, Virginia College of Trial Advocacy
- Board of Governors, Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Published Works
- Author, "The Changing Law in Medical Payments Coverage in Virginia,"
Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (1994)
Professional Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar
- American Association for Justice
- Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Fredericksburg Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Community Service
- Member, Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
- Member, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
- Guest speaker at area high schools on subjects concerning the civil justice system and careers in the field of law
Personal
In addition to spending time with his wife, Nancy, and their son and daughter, Edward enjoys sailing and scuba diving. The Fredericksburg, Virginia resident is involved with the All-American Soapbox Derby.