Attorney Mic McConnell Swims 7.5 miles Across the Potomac River

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

On Saturday , June 5th , medical malpractice attorney Mic McConnell of the Allen Law Firm, accompanied by environmental attorney and friend Shannon Varner, participated in the annual Potomac Swim for the Environment.  The swimming route began at Hull Neck in Virginia, continued across the mouth of the Potomac, and ended at Point Lookout State Park in Maryland.

Out of… [ read more ]


Should you represent yourself or hire a lawyer in a small civil suit?

Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

General District Courts in Virginia

Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

If you want to file a civil suit in Virginia representing yourself rather than hiring an attorney, there are several things to consider. You would need to decide on which court to file in. 1 Your decision affects the costs and potential recovery in your case. If your case is worth less than $4,500,… [ read more ]


How to Pick An Attorney

Author: William P. Bootwright

Bill Bootwright, Claims Consultant

Bill Bootwright, Claims Consultant

Just the other night while having dinner at a friend’s house, the question was asked: “how do you go about finding the right attorney,” whether for a personal injury, worker’s compensation, social security disability, wrongful termination case, or other legal matter. With the media being saturated by “lawyer commercials,” phone book displays with advertising on the front and back pages, and self-promoting… [ read more ]


Do You Need A Truck Accident Attorney?

If You Have Been Seriously Injured In A Tractor Trailer Accident, You May Need An Attorney.

Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen

Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen

Author: Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen

The odds are against you when you’re involved in a collision with a semi tractor trailer. First, if you’re occupying a car, riding a bike or walking, you’re likely to be seriously injured or killed. Second, if the collision was caused by a truck driver or truck owner’s negligence, you… [ read more ]


Running Legal, Running Safe

Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

As anyone who drives in Virginia has noticed, there has been an incredible increase in the number of people running or jogging on Virginia’s roads. This is part of a national surge in running. For example there are now more than 400 different marathons in the United States, and some have 40,000 contestants.

All of those runners and joggers need to… [ read more ]


The History of Chesterfield County

Author: Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Attorney Tammy S. Ruble

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen opened a branch office in Chesterfield County many years ago just a bit east of the intersection of Courthouse Road and Hull Street Road. As Chesterfield County grew in population, and as the population centers shifted, the time was right in 2009 for a move several miles west of the original location to a site near the intersection of Route 288… [ read more ]


Auto Insurance – The Coverages You Should Have BEFORE You Are Involved In An Accident

Author: Attorney P. Christopher Guedri

Attorney P. Christopher Guedri

Attorney P. Christopher Guedri

As a lawyer who specializes in the handling of personal injury claims, I often encounter clients that have been injured in serious motor vehicle accidents. Over the years, I have found that many clients don’t know what types of coverage they have on their vehicles, the amount of the coverage they purchased, or how the… [ read more ]


Virginia Boating Safety: New Required Operator Licenses and Education

Summary by: Robert L. Mertig

Robert L. Mertig, Claims Consultant

Robert L. Mertig, Claims Consultant

As summer approaches, it’s important to be aware of recent changes in the boating laws in Virginia pertaining to the operation of personal water craft (PWC) such as Jet Skis and motorboats. These changes include a schedule of required licenses and boating safety instruction that begin to take effect this summer. Over the next few years, eventually all users of PWC will be required to… [ read more ]


Defamation Liability and the case of Vicki Iseman v. The New York Times – A Recap

Attorney W. Coleman Allen, Jr.

Attorney W. Coleman Allen, Jr.

Author: Attorney W. Coleman Allen, Jr.

The tort of defamation occurs when an individual, corporation or media outlet negligently publishes a false statement concerning a private individual, or in the case of a public figure, publishes a false statement with malice. The higher standard that must be met with regard to a public figure reflects the court’s efforts to balance the… [ read more ]


The Recorded Statement: A Trap for the Unwary

Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen

Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen

Author: Attorney Elizabeth Morrell Allen

You’ve been in an auto accident that wasn’t your fault. Within a few days, an adjuster for the insurance company of the guy who hit you calls on the telephone. The adjuster wants you to give a recorded statement telling her how the accident happened and also asks you to provide some personal information. She says she wants to help you,… [ read more ]


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