Meet Parker
Parker Allen is a trial lawyer representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death litigation throughout Virginia. He prepares every case with the expectation that it may ultimately be decided by a jury, a disciplined approach that has helped him achieve record-breaking results, including the largest reported wrongful death recovery in Virginia history.
As a fourth-generation attorney in the Allen family, he carries forward a longstanding tradition of advocacy while building his own reputation as a relentless courtroom litigator.
In 2025, Parker represented the family of a 33-year-old nurse and mother of two who was killed in a highway collision involving a commercial motor vehicle. The case settled at the courthouse on the first day of trial for $24 million. According to Virginia Lawyers Weekly, the recovery represents the largest reported wrongful death recovery in Virginia history, whether by settlement or verdict, and doubled the prior reported record.
In 2024, Parker served as co-counsel in securing a $7.6 million settlement on behalf of a client seriously injured in a tractor-trailer collision, one of the largest personal injury settlements in Virginia that year.
He has litigated cases in both state and federal courts. In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Parker represented a client in complex litigation involving state tort claims and federal aviation law, successfully advancing substantial injury claims despite significant statutory and procedural challenges.
Parker believes that every case presents an opportunity to right a wrong and secure justice for his clients.
Parker earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Public Interest Law Review and was a member of the Moot Court and Client Counseling and Negotiation Boards. He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Parker served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Henry E. Hudson in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also previously served as a summer associate at Allen & Allen.
Parker was named a 2026 Virginia Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to attorneys who demonstrate excellence in their practice areas.
Parker and his wife, Lindsay, live in Richmond with their dog, Stella. Outside of his practice, he enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, and playing squash.
Experience
- Associate, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2021-Present)
- Summer Associate, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2020)
- Intern, Multistate Tax Commission (2020)
- Judicial Intern, The Honorable Henry E. Hudson, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2019-2020)
- Summer Investment Sales Analyst, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services (2017)
- Communications Intern, Reingold Incorporated (2014-2015)
Bar Admissions
- Commonwealth of Virginia
Education
- J.D., University of Richmond School of Law (2021)
- B.S. Science in Economics, Southern Methodist University (2018)
Professional Affiliations
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)
- Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Inn of Court
- Board Member, Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA)
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA)
- Richmond Bar Association (RBA)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- AAJ Trucking Litigation Group
Notable Results
- $24 million recovery for the family of a registered nurse and mother of two who was killed in a highway collision involving a commercial motor vehicle. According to Virginia Lawyers Weekly, this represents the largest reported wrongful death recovery in Virginia history–whether by settlement or verdict–doubling the prior reported record.
- $7.6 million settlement on behalf of a client seriously injured in a tractor-trailer collision, one of the largest reported personal injury settlements in Virginia that year.
- $6,031,000 combined recovery arising out of a catastrophic Interstate 95 tractor-trailer collision involving multiple fatalities and severe orthopedic injuries. The personal injury case resolved for $3,765,000, and the related wrongful death case resolved for $2,266,000, following contested liability and complex causation disputes.
- $511,820.01 recovery for a woman who sustained significant injuries in a rear-end collision and required anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery.
Honors
- 2026 Virginia Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers
The Allen Law Firm secures a $24 million settlement, largest wrongful death recovery in Virginia history
A 33–year–old registered nurse and mother of two was killed when a fully loaded commercial motorvehicle lost control, crossed the center line, and struck her vehicle at highway speed. Her...
Allen & Allen named Best Family Led Law Firm
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is being featured as a Best Family Led Law Firm for 2024 by Virginia Lawyers Weekly! The firm is thrilled to be part of this...
Peggy from Ashburn
Everyone on the legal team was very helpful and easy to work with throughout the process. I appreciate the service the firm provided. Parker Allen did a great job preparing...
Elijah from Chesterfield
I was on my way to Fort Eustis when I was in a crash involving a tractor-trailer. My injuries were serious. I dissected an artery, broke my femur, suffered liver...
Tractor-trailer crash: $7,600,000
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Evidence of insurance at trial: Never say never
In personal injury cases, deliberately injecting the concept of insurance into a trial is off-limits. With our clients, we caution them never to bring up insurance at trial. This is...