Allen & Allen attorney Derrick L. Walker has been named a Leader in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. This award is given to attorneys who set the standard for those in the legal practice, and distinguishes them for outstanding service.
The criteria for this honor include contributions to the practice of law in Virginia, significant achievements through the practice of law, leadership in improving the justice system and important contributions to Virginia’s legal community and/or the community at large.
A passionate advocate for the injured, Derrick considers it his mission to bring justice for his clients in the all-to familiar “David vs. Goliath ” struggle with insurance companies. He has a history of securing favorable outcomes for his clients, with many verdicts and settlements in the seven figure range.
Derrick has the the highest available rating from the Martindale-Hubbell attorney listing service. He has also been named to Best Lawyers in America from 2017 to the present, and honored as a Virginia Super Lawyer (top 5% of Virginia attorneys) from 2013 to the present. Derrick is actively involved in the Board of Governors for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Derrick is a frequent speaker on ethics and trial techniques.
Please join us in congratulating Derrick for this achievement.