Douglas A. Barry

As partner and President of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, Doug leads the firm in its mission to provide assertive advocacy and counsel for the legal rights and interests of injured persons through the support of a compassionate team of skilled attorneys and the firm's well trained and experienced staff. Doug joined the firm in 1996, bringing with him extensive legal experience handling complex automobile, medical malpractice, and products liability cases. A former prosecutor and FBI agent, Doug is a highly regarded litigator who tries major cases in state and federal courts. He is a disciplined, forthright, and personable lawyer who is always focused on his clients' concerns and objectives. With this focus in mind, he works with clients and opposing counsel to explore a range of settlement alternatives and options throughout every stage of litigation while, at the same time, preparing aggressively for trial. Since 1993, Doug has had many million dollar and multi million dollar verdicts or settlements on behalf of clients.

From 1982 until 1984 Doug served as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Richmond. Thereafter, he served as Special Agent for the FBI until he returned to legal practice as Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Hanover County where he worked from 1986 to 1993. Before joining the Allen law firm, Doug was a trial attorney and litigation supervisor at another Richmond personal injury law firm.

Doug's professional passion is securing and protecting the rights of injured children and their families. He is committed to community service and manages the law firm's marketing and community relations efforts. Doug is proud to be among the eight attorneys at Allen & Allen to be named to Best Lawyers in America, a publication considered by many to be the preeminent guide to legal excellence in the United States. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of U.S. trial lawyers who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

Education

• B.A. University of Virginia (1979)
• J.D. T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (1982)
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Virginia

Experience

• President, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2007-Present)
• Partner and trial attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (1996-Present)
• Lead trial attorney and litigation supervisor at a Richmond personal injury law firm (1993-1996)
• Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Hanover County (1986-1993)
• Special Agent, FBI (1984-1986)
• Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, City of Richmond (1982-1984)

Honors

• Best Lawyers in America (2010)
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Virginia, The American Trial Lawyers Association
• Former President, Hanover County Bar Association
• Listed Virginia Super Lawyers (2008-Present)
• Top Lawyer - Richmond Magazine
• National Advisory Board, The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLAmerica)
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2010)

Professional Affiliations

• Virginia State Bar
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Virginia Bar Association
• Richmond Bar Association
• Hanover County Bar Association
• Fredericksburg Bar Association
• American Association for Justice
• American Bar Association
• Brain Injury Association of Virginia
• 15th Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Community Service

• Former Treasurer, Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Honorary Member, Board of Directors, Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Active Member, Hanover Association of Businesses
• Assistant Track Coach, Patrick Henry High School
• Former President, Board of Directors, Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Former Member, Board of Directors, Patrick Henry YMCA
• Frequent speaker to rescue squads, fire departments, police organizations and schools
• Faculty, Virginia EMS Symposium

Presentations

"Liability, Your Job and Your Rights", 29th Annual Virginia EMS Symposium, Norfolk, Virginia, 2008; Bristol, Virginia, 2009.  

Personal

Doug and his wife reside in Montpelier, Virginia. His wife attended High School at The Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia and received her BA degree from Hollins College.  She formerly worked for Dominion Resources in various jobs but finished her full time career as a licensed EAP for Dominion Resources.  She now works part time doing contract HR and EAP work.  They have two sons, the oldest, who attends Virginia Tech University; and the youngest who attends Patrick Henry High School.

In his free time, Doug enjoys hiking, skiing (former member of the National Ski Patrol), fishing and rock climbing.  While in college at the University of Virginia, he was a member of the Varsity Track team and the Rowing Club.  He was also a member of the Resident Staff.

Related News

• Eight Allen & Allen Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2010
• Seven Virginia Accident Attorneys Make the Virginia Super Lawyers 2009 List
• Douglas A. Barry Is Selected for Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America's National Advisory Board
• Allen Law Firm Names New President Douglas A. Barry
• Seven Allen and Allen Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers

Related Practice Areas

• Richmond Car Accident Lawyers