Meet Scott
Scott Fitzgerald is the great-grandson of the firm’s founder, George E. Allen, Sr., and is the first member of the fourth generation of the Allen family to join the firm’s leadership as a partner/shareholder. He currently works in the Richmond, VA office and focuses his practice on personal injury cases including truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, car accidents, and premises liability.
Having grown up with a family tradition of advocacy and service, Scott is passionate about protecting the interests of his clients and defending their rights against insurance companies. Scott has tried dozens of jury trials on behalf of his clients and has developed a reputation for exceptional results in the courtroom. He was recently named Litigator of the Year within the Allen firm.
Scott grew up in Chester, Virginia, where he attended L.C. Bird High School. He won the Virginia State Debate Championship in 2003. He attended the College of William & Mary for both his undergraduate and law degree.
Recently, he obtained a $1.775 million settlement in a case involving the death of a mother who left behind four children, as well as a $1.3 million settlement in a federal court case involving an injured pedestrian.
He has been recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as a Top 10 Under 40 Personal Injury Attorney in Virginia. He was also named a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers from 2018-2021 and again in 2024.
A lover of sports and the outdoors, Scott’s hobbies include canoeing, boating, and spending time with his children.
He lives in Richmond with his wife and two young sons.
Experience
- Shareholder, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2022 – Present)
- Trial Attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (2011 – Present)
Bar Admissions & Court Admissions
- Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Licensed to practice law in the United States District Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia (federal court)
Education
- J.D., William & Mary School of Law (2011)
- B.A., College of William & Mary, cum laude (2007)
Honors
- Named as “Rising Star” in Virginia Super Lawyers (2018 – 2021, 2024)
- Top 10 Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys – National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (2016)
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 (2015)
Professional Affiliations
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- The American Association for Justice
- Richmond Bar Association
- Lewis Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court
Interviews
- “Guardrails blamed for deaths still on Virginia roads seven years later” – WRIC-TV/8 News
Personal Injury Resources
Scott Fitzgerald advocates for road safety improvements following deadly crash
The Allen Law Firm is honored to represent a local family experiencing unimaginable loss after a tragic accident claimed the lives of a young mother and her 4-year-old daughter. Following...
Best practices for uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
Your quick guide to uninsured and underinsured auto insurance Outside of defensive driving, there’s not much you can do to prevent a car crash caused by someone else’s recklessness. However,...
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...
Auto accident – $1,225,000
Our client was sitting at a red light when he was rear-ended by the defendant. He sustained a substantial low back injury that has prevented him from working at the...
Walk this way: Pedestrian safety for students
Back-to-school season is here, and morning commuters will notice that crosswalks are suddenly filled with children making their way to class. Lazy summer days have given way to the quicker...
Allen & Allen honors Teacher of the Year
For over 20 years, Allen & Allen has been a proud sponsor of Virginia’s Teacher of the Year. Kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week, the Department of Education held a ceremony...