Bridget N. Long

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Meet Bridget

Bridget Long has been representing individuals and families in personal injury, tractor trailer and wrongful death litigation for more than twenty-five years. Her entire career has been devoted to fighting for the rights of those injured by the negligence of others. She has achieved settlements and verdicts for her clients in both state and federal courts involving tractor-trailer collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, and other cases involving catastrophic injuries. She won a $1.3 million dollar jury verdict for a woman who was injured by careless driverin Henrico and obtained a $3.3 million settlement for a Mechanicsville man who was hit by a tractor trailer. Bridget is a Shareholder, the managing attorney for the Chesterfield location, and a member of the firm’s executive committee. Hear what Kathy, who was hit by a drunk driver had to say about Bridget winning her trial with a Chesterfield jury: 

Bridget currently serves as Treasurer of the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group, was the 2025 Chair of AAJ’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, and a former president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. In addition to her many leadership roles,Bridget has been named to Virginia Super Lawyers annually since 2008, being named a Top 50 Richmond Super Lawyer since 2023 and a Top 50 Virginia Women Super Lawyer since 2024. Bridget has also been included in the Best Lawyers in America since 2022, a definitive guide to legal excellence.  

Bridget achieved board certification in trial advocacy in 2011 when she was elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), having tried to verdict as lead counsel more than 25 jury trials. She also served as president of Virginia’s ABOTA Chapter in 2021. She has earned a reputation as a top trial attorney respected by her peers and clients.  She frequently lectures throughout the country on topics including trucking litigation and trial skills. 

A lifetime Virginian, Bridget grew up in South Boston, Virginia. She attended the University of Mary Washington, receiving her BA in Sociology. After attending law school at the University of Richmond School of Law, Bridget began her career in personal injury. 

Experience

• Shareholder, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2018 – Present)
• Trial Attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2013 – Present)
• Attorney, Marks & Harrison (1998 – 2013)
• Intern, Office of the Attorney General, Richmond, VA (1997)

Bar Admissions

• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Virginia
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia

Education

• J.D., University of Richmond School of Law (1998)
• B.A., Sociology, University of Mary Washington, cum laude (1995)

Honors

• Best Lawyers in America (2022 – Present) 
• Virginia Business Magazine – Legal Elite (2023) 
• Virginia Lawyer Weekly’s “Influential Women in Law” (2021) 
• Virginia Super Lawyers (2014 – Present)
  • Top 50: Richmond Super Lawyers (2022-2026) 
  • Top 50: Virginia Women Super Lawyers (2024-2026) 
  • Top 100: Virginia Super Lawyers (2024)
• Board of Governors, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2008 – Present) 
• Virginia Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2008 – 2013) 

Professional Affiliations

• American Association for Justice 
  • Parliamentarian, Trucking Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice (2025)
  • Chair, Women Trial Lawyers Caucus of the American Association for Justice (2024) 
• President, Virginia Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates (2021) 
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, President (2022/2023) 
• American Board of Trial Advocates 
  • Member (2011 – Present) 
  • President of the Virginia Chapter (2021-2022) 
• Virginia State Bar 

Publications & Seminars

• “Mastering Your Approach to Jury Selection” Kentucky Association for Justice Annual convention (2025) 
• “Ethical Implications of Secret Settlements in Trucking” AAJ Winter Convention (2023) 
• “Preparing Your Client for Depositions” AAJ Annual Convention (2022) 
• “Discovery Issues in Trucking Cases: overcoming Defense Objections” AAJ Trucking College (2022) 
• “Trucking Case Intake – Early Steps to Make or Break Your Case” NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar (2021) 
• “Remote Depositions” MAJ Annual Convention (2020) 
• “Wakole v. Barber: A Sharp Arrow in Your Quiver” VTLA Annual Convention (2014) 
• “Hearsay and Expert Opinions Since Commonwealth v. Wynn” VTLA Annual Convention (2011) 
• “The Role of the Paralegal in a Personal Injury Practice” VTLA Paralegal Seminar

Notable Case Results

• Tractor-Trailer Collision, $3,315,128.72 
• Automobile Collision, $1,500,000
• Automobile Collision, $1,191,722.33 
• Automobile Collision, $1,000,000 
• Automobile Collision, $853,560 
• Tractor-trailer Collision, $500,000 
• Tractor-Trailer Collision, $398,806 
• Dump-Truck Collision, $275,000
• Dog Bite, $360,617

Client Testimonials

• “She was very straightforward and honest. She told us what we were up against. I had the upmost confidence that Bridget was going to do her best to take care of us.” Kathleen from Richmond 
• “My experience with my attorney and her assistants was outstanding. They were there and gave me 110% support the entire time.” Patricia from Providence Forge 
• “I was extremely satisfied with how my case was handled. I have already recommended your firm to friends. And if needed, I will definitely return. Mrs. Long was wonderful! Everyone we spoke to, even at the reception desk, was friendly and helpful!” Gerald from Richmond 
• “Explained things so we could understand. Very through keeping us updated. Made us feel important and secure. Very pleased.” Charles from Unionville 

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