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8 distinguished attorneys in Norfolk, Virginia, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Charlene A. Morring

Charlene A. Morring

Distinguished Lawyer

Workers Compensation Law

125 St Pauls Blvd suite 301, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

A Norfolk, Virginia native, Charlene Morring attended public school and became her parent’s first child to graduate college. Charlene attended Old Dominion University where she competed and was awarded the Kaufman Scholar Award, an honor given to only one student in the campus community. She earned this honor for her work in the community, academics and commitment to leadership. She was accepted into law school at the University of Richmond as an E.W. Hudgins’ scholar, again being recognized for her character and leadership skills. Both her dedication to the community and her commitment to excel followed Charlene in her practice of law. She has practiced law for 25 plus years, representing many people in her community who have been injured. She continues to be involved in her community with organizations such as ForKids (an organization that helps homeless families) and Young Life (a Christian based organization). Charlene is married and has a blended family with five children. When not fighting for her clients, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

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E. Daniel deLalla

Personal Injury Law

160 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Daniel E. deLalla is a personal injury trial attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, representing individuals injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and injuries resulting from DUI accidents. A graduate of William & Mary Law School, he has spent more than 15 years as a trial attorney in courts across Hampton Roads. His legal career began at Rutter Mills as an intern, before serving as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. He later returned to the firm, where his background as a prosecutor informs how he prepares and handles personal injury cases. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, he maintains strong ties to the Hampton Roads community. He attended William & Mary School of Law, Wesleyan University in Connecticut, and Cleveland State University College of Law. He has been licensed to practice in Virginia since 2011. Daniel deLalla was selected as a Rising Star in 2021 by SuperLawyers and by Lawyers of Distinction in 2026.

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Georgina Montgomery

Personal Injury Law

160 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Georgina D. Montgomery is a seasoned personal injury attorney with more than a decade of experience advocating for individuals and families across Virginia. She focuses her practice on complex injury cases, including automobile accidents, maritime claims, and catastrophic injury matters, bringing a strategic, trial-ready approach to every case. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Georgina has earned the respect of both clients and peers for her legal skill, professionalism, and results-driven advocacy. Her background working with insurance companies provides a distinct advantage—allowing her to anticipate defense strategies and position cases for maximum recovery. Georgina is known for delivering meaningful outcomes in high-stakes cases, including securing verdicts significantly exceeding insurance company offers, demonstrating her willingness to take cases to trial when necessary.

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Jim Hurley

Personal Injury Law

125 St Pauls Blvd, Suite 510, Norfolk, VA 23510

Jim Hurley has been practicing law throughout Virginia for more than two-and-a-half decades. During his career, he has tried more than 100 jury trials — a staggering number — and handled hundreds more that were settled out of court. He is guided by the principle that the client is in charge of his or her case and should be kept fully aware of the litigation process. Jim has been awarded an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given, for his practice of law. He was named in Virginia Super Lawyers in 2014-2020.

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John Cooper

Personal Injury Law

125 St Pauls Blvd, Suite 510, Norfolk, VA 23510

John Cooper is a veteran of personal injury law practice in Virginia. A native Virginian, he was raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He has more than 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases and recently handled the largest auto accident settlement in 2010, according to VA Lawyers Weekly. The award provided $3.5 million to a child whose young father died when the vehicle he was a passenger in was rear-ended by a careless truck driver.

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