Douglas A. Barry

As a partner with the Allen Law Firm, Doug is dedicated to assertive advocacy and counsel for the legal rights and interests of injured persons through the support of the firm's well trained and experienced staff. He splits his time between the firm’s Richmond office and Fredericksburg office but services clients across the state of Virginia.

Doug joined the firm in 1996, bringing with him extensive legal experience handling complex automobile crash, trucking accident, wrongful death and premises 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 seven 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 currently serves on the National Advisory Board for the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. 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

• Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, VA (1975)
• B.A. University of Virginia, With Distinction (1979)
• J.D. T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (1982)
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Virginia
• Licensed in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Virginia
• Licensed in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
• Licensed in the United States Supreme Court

Experience

• Partner and trial attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (1996-Present)
• President, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2007-2012)
• 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-Present)
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Virginia, The American Trial Lawyers Association
• AAJ National College of Advocacy - Advocate of Trial Advocacy
• 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)
• Former Member, National District Attorneys Association

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
• Former 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
• Faculty, Virginia EMS Symposium

Presentations

• Guest Speaker, "The Malpractice of Football"; Virginia High School Coaches Association Clinic; Hampton Roads, VA; July 8, 2010
• Guest Speaker, Richmond City Sheriff's Office - 67th Basic Academy Graduation Ceremony, May 7, 2010
• "Liability, Your Job and Your Rights",  Kilmarnock-Lancaster Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2011; John Randolph Medical Center, 2011; Petersburg Fire Train Division, 2011; Waverly Police Department, 2011; Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, Hanover, Virginia, 2011; Lancaster, Virginia, 2011; Petersburg, Virginia, 2010; Richmond, Virginia, 2010; Henrico, Virginia, 2010; 29th Annual Virginia EMS Symposium, Norfolk, Virginia, 2008; Bristol, Virginia, 2009. Richmond, Virginia, 2009; Dillwyn, Virginia, 2009; Chester, Virginia, 2009; Cumberland, Virginia, 2008; Maidens, Virginia, 2008; Gasburg, Virginia, 2008; Hopewell, Virginia, 2007; Warrenton, Virginia, 2007; Richmond, Virginia, 2006; Reedville, Virginia, 2006; Cartersville, Virginia, 2006; Chesterfield, Virginia, 2005; Petersburg, Virginia, 2005; Goochland, Virginia, 2005; Ladysmith, Virginia, 2005; Orange, Virginia, 2004; Ashland, Virginia, 2004; Spotsylvania, Virginia, 2003; Amelia, Virginia, 2003; Bumpass, Virginia, 2003; Aquia Harbor, Virginia, 2003; Ladysmith, Virginia, 2003; Tappahannock, Virginia, 2003; Montross, Virginia, 2002; Dinwiddie, Virginia, 2002; Goochland, Virginia, 2002; Rappahannock, Virginia, 2002; Halifax, Virginia, 2001; Falmouth, Virginia, 2001; Colonial Beach, Virginia, 2001; Tappahannock, Virginia, 2001; Powhatan, Virginia, 2001; Ladysmith, Virginia, 2001  
• "Legal Systems Administration" -  Chesterfield Technical Center, Chesterfield, Virginia, 2002; Bryant & Stratton, Richmond, Virginia, 2001

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 is a graduate of Virginia Tech University and the youngest attends West Virginia University.  Both graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Ashland, Virginia.

In his free time, Doug enjoys hiking, jet skiing, snow skiing (former member of the National Ski Patrol), fishing and rock climbing.  Doug also has his motorcycle license. While in college at the University of Virginia, he participated in Varsity Winter Track, Varsity Spring Track and the Rowing Club.  He was also a member of the Resident Staff. In high school, Doug participated in Varsity Football, Varsity Winter Track, Varsity Spring Track and was a Madrigal singer.

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• $23M verdict stands for Richmond plaintiff
• Illegally parked truck alleged to cause wreck $210,000 Settlement
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• Contributory negligence alleged in aggravation of back injury $235,000 Settlement
• UIM coverage is key to road rage settlement $850,000 Settlement
• Passenger breaks foot in King George crash $210,000 Settlement
• Richmond jury returns $23 Million verdict : Tractor Trailer Accident Case
• Attorneys Priscilla Woody and Doug Barry Receive $125,000 Verdict: Virginia Lawyers Weekly Verdicts & Settlements
• Attorney Doug Barry Receives $289,000+ Settlement: Virginia Lawyers Weekly Verdicts & Settlements
• Personal Injury Attorney Doug Barry Talks to Virginia Coaches About Keeping Student Athletes Safe & Protecting Against Liability
• Virginia Super Lawyers 2010 List Includes Six Attorneys from Allen & Allen
• Seven Allen & Allen Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2010
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• 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
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Related Practice Areas

• Car Accidents
• Tractor Trailer Accident
• Traumatic Brain Injury