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Allen & Allen attorneys recognized as 2027’s Best Lawyers in America

Richmond, VA – September 11, 2026 – Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, a personal injury law firm, announced today that 17 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027.

The honorees, recognized in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs practice area, represent the firm’s offices in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Charlottesville, Petersburg and Stafford.

According to Best Lawyers®, the “Ones to Watch” designation recognizes attorneys who have typically been in practice for five to nine years and is awarded through the organization’s Purely Peer Review® methodology.

Candidates are nominated by their peers, evaluated through a survey of other lawyers in the same geographic and practice area, and confirmed to be in good standing with their local bar associations before results are released.

The 2027 honorees are recognized individually and are listed below by office.

2027 “Lawyer of the Year” Award

• Richmond, VA: Derrick L. Walker (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

The Best Lawyers in America® (2027 Edition)

• Fredericksburg, VA: Christopher J. Toepp (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

• Mechanicsville, VA: Bridget N. Long (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

• Midlothian, VA: Paul D. Hux (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

• Richmond, VA:

  • Edward L. Allen (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • Scott D. Fitzgerald (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • James Kessel (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • Jason W. Konvicka (Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • Robert C.T. Reed (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • Courtney Allen Van Winkle (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • Derrick L. Walker (Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

• Stafford, VA: David M. Williams, Jr. (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2027 Edition)

• Charlottesville, VA:

  • Ellen C. Bognar (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • David M. Irvine (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

  • Kari La Fratta (Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs)

• Fredericksburg, VA: Junior Ndlovu (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

• Midlothian, VA: Irvine L. Reaves (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

• Petersburg, VA: John J. Siegner (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers® has published attorney recognitions since 1983, relying on peer nomination and review rather than paid submission. The “Ones to Watch” distinction was introduced to highlight lawyers earlier in their careers who are building recognition among peers in their practice areas and communities.

The recognitions come as Allen & Allen continues to handle personal injury matters across central, southern and northern Virginia. The firm said the designations reflect the depth of legal talent across its seven-office footprint.

About Allen & Allen

Allen & Allen is a Richmond, Virginia-based law firm founded in 1910 that represents individuals and families in personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation and wrongful death claims.

The firm maintains offices in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Charlottesville, Petersburg and Stafford, and represents clients throughout Virginia. Allen & Allen is committed to community involvement and to advocating for the rights of injured Virginians.

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Company Name: Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen Corporation
Contact Person: Margaret McBrady
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Phone: 8042577542
Address:1802 Bayberry Ct #400
City: Richmond
State: VA
Country: United States
Website: https://www.allenandallen.com/