Edward L. Allen
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Edward is an accomplished and indefatigable litigator who has tried and won an impressive variety of cases in state and federal courts including personal injury, premises liability and insurance coverage matters.
An extremely talented trial attorney, he has mastered the courtroom skills necessary to obtain substantial verdicts for his clients. Edward helped spearhead the firm's expansion to Northern Virginia and has been the managing partner there since the Fredericksburg office opened in 1994. He joined the Allen & Allen personal injury law firm in 1987 after graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He is proud to be one of the firm's ten attorneys to be named to Best Lawyers in America. the preeminent guide to legal excellence in the United States.
With a strong background in personal injury litigation, Edward handles cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, medical expense and other insurance coverage disputes throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Edward is proud to be a member of the Allen firm because of its strong commitment to helping injured people. He is a Past President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, an organization which promotes the interests of personal injury plaintiffs.
Overview
- Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1984
- Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1987
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- Virginia, Virginia State Bar
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association - Immediate Past President
- Virginia College of Trial Advocacy - Faculty Member
- Public Justice Foundation - Member
- District of Columbia Bar Association - Member
- Virginia State Bar - Member
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Governors
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- Virginia, Virginia State Bar
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association - Immediate Past President
- Virginia College of Trial Advocacy - Faculty Member
- Public Justice Foundation - Member
- District of Columbia Bar Association - Member
- Virginia State Bar - Member
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Governors
- Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1984
- Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1987
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Richmond (2022)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation
News & Media
Case History
- Durrett v. Lamsal - $243,000 Verdict
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