Meet Coleman Allen, attorney of counsel at Allen & Allen.
Widely respected as a seasoned and effective trial lawyer, Coleman serves as of counsel with the Allen Law Firm. He is committed to securing strong outcomes for his clients in wrongful death, brain injury, airplane accident, and product liability cases. He stands firmly by those he represents and does not back down when faced with complex issues or tough circumstances.
Coleman prepares each case with great care and presents it clearly and convincingly. He often uses thoughtful and creative strategies to move his clients’ cases forward. His goal is simple: to pursue fair treatment for people facing physical injuries, emotional strain, and financial hardship.
Although he is confident and skilled in the courtroom, Coleman is also highly regarded for his ability to negotiate. He understands that trials can be costly, time-consuming, and uncertain. For that reason, he has helped many clients reach strong settlements through negotiation. Whether before a judge and jury or across the negotiation table, he works tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome.
Coleman also values professionalism and continued growth in the legal field. He generously shares his knowledge and experience with colleagues at his firm and with other attorneys. He frequently leads seminars and panel discussions on personal injury law, insurance matters, and trial advocacy.
Following the example set by his father and grandfather, Coleman believes in staying involved beyond the courtroom. He works closely with local, state, and federal leaders to help protect and strengthen the rights of injury victims. He understands how important it is to safeguard those rights at every level of government.
Experience
- Of Counsel, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2019 – Present)
- Shareholder, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (1980 – 2019)
- Trial Attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (1980 – 2019)
- President, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (1999 – 2006)
Bar admissions
- Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law (1980)
- M.B.A., University of Virginia Darden School of Business (1980)
- B.A., Yale University (1976)
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America ( 1995 – Present)
- Virginia Super Lawyers (2006 – 2013, 2015 – Present)
- Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2009)
- The Professor W. McKinley Smiley, Jr. Lighthouse Award Winner (2008)
- Best Lawyers in Richmond, Richmond Magazine (1999)
- Former President, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (1996 – 1997)
- Past Chairman of Continuing Legal Education for Lawyers, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Founding Fellow and former President, Southern Trial Lawyers Association (1999 – 2000)
- Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation
- Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Named by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia to mandatory professional ethics program faculty (1992 – 1995)
- Member, Boyd-Graves Conference
- Recipient, Patrick Henry Award for steadfast devotion to the just and sound government of the Commonwealth
- Faculty, Masters of Advocacy Seminar, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Published works
- Sources of Coverage: Insurance Coverage for Personal Injury Actions in Virginia
5th Edition November 2003, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Professional affiliations
- Virginia State Bar
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Brain Injury Association of Virginia