Meet David
David is an experienced and compassionate personal injury attorney who manages the Stafford and Fredericksburg offices of Allen & Allen. His legal career has focused almost exclusively on personal injury law, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and slip and fall cases. He dedicates himself to shielding injured people from unfair and unsympathetic treatment from insurance companies.
David has an “AV Preeminent” rating (the highest available) from the Martindale-Hubbell attorney listing service. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers. He has litigated a broad range of matters in various areas of personal injury law in both state and federal court, and he has even successfully argued cases before the Virginia Supreme Court.
David is a determined and tireless advocate who works to secure justice for every client. Known for his caring and devoted spirit, he serves on the board of directors for Legal Aid Works (formerly Rappahannock Legal Services), a non-profit corporation that provides free, high-quality, legal assistance to low income individuals and families. He is also actively involved with the Rappahannock United Way in fundraising and as a member of their Citizen Review Panel.
David is a resident of Fredericksburg and enjoys spending time with his wife, Cathy, and their two children. On a beautiful day, David can be found listening to music, playing golf, and working in his yard.
Experience
- Shareholder, Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen (2016 – Present)
- Trial Attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen (2004 – Present)
- Attorney, Traylor, Morris and Elliott, P.C., Chester, Virginia (1996 – 2004)
- Attorney, Law Office of H. Duncan Garnett, Jr., Louisa, Virginia (1994 – 1996)
- Legislative Assistant, Delegate Frank Hargrove, Virginia General Assembly (1988)
Bar Admissions
- Licensed to practice law in Commonwealth of Virginia, South Carolina
Education
- Virginia College of Trial Advocacy
- J.D., Mississippi College School of Law, Deans List (1993)
- B.A., Political Science, Randolph-Macon College (1989)
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America (2024)
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- American Jurisprudence Award – Domestic Relations, Mississippi College School of Law
Professional Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar
- South Carolina State Bar
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Membership Committee (current)
- Board of Governors (2010)
- Litigation Support and Legislative Subcommittee (previous)
- Fredericksburg Bar Association
- Charitable Giving Committee (current)
- Treasurer (2013)
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- 15th Judicial Circuit Bar Association
- Secretary/Treasurer, Piedmont Bar Association (1994-1996)
Community Service
- Legal Aid Works (Formerly Rappahannock Legal Services, Inc.)
- Board of Directors Member (2015 – Present)
- Equal Justice Society Member
- Campaign Coordinator of the Year (2012, 2014) – Rappahannock United Way
- Employee Coordinator and Leadership Giving Circle Member, Rappahannock United Way (2007-Present)
- Vice President, LAMB’S Basket, community food pantry for needy families and individuals (2002-2004)
- Active in his local church
Personal Injury Resources
Allen & Allen tops Virginia’s million-dollar settlements in 2023
We are thrilled to announce that The Allen Law Firm secured more million-dollar settlements than any other Virginia law firm in 2023. Virginia Lawyers Weekly compiled last year’s Million-Dollar Settlements,...
Motorcycle crash: $1,500,000
In March of 2022, the plaintiff, a 42-year-old web developer for a media group, was riding his motorcycle in Lynchburg, Virginia. The defendant, driving an SUV, failed to yield the...
Vision Zero and the Safe Streets & Roads for All program
Roadway safety is a major issue in the United States. Each year, over 40,000 people are killed in car accidents. To combat this problem, the current administration has approved the...
Ten attorneys named to Best Lawyers 2024
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is proud to announce that eight lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America, a definitive guide to legal excellence....
Brenda from King George
A lady had run a red light and hit me broadside. I was far from the City of Richmond but I had to be transported there, because I developed a...
Edward from Lake of the Woods
My family and I were T-boned by someone who ran a red light, and the accident was so bad, I had to be resuscitated. My daughter had a bruised back....