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13 distinguished personal injury law attorneys in Virginia, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Brenda L. Page

Brenda L. Page

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

2913 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23221, USA

Attorney Brenda Page is the founder and managing partner of Page Law Firm, P.C., which she founded in 1982. Fast forward to the 2020s and Brenda and her firm have become pillars in the local community, known for their dedication to wrongfully injured Virginians and history of successful case results. Brenda is a proud trial attorney. For over 39 years, she and her staff have represented clients in a broad range of personal injury, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, wrongful death, defective product, probate, and estate cases. As a trial firm, Page Law Firm, P.C. attempts to present evidence to a jury in manner that attempts to persuade them there is a wrong that needs to be made right. Brenda is a staunch advocate for every one of her clients and is not afraid to stand in front of a judge and jury in order to protect your rights.

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Daniel Barrera

Personal Injury Law

5845 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA

For the past 30 years, Attorney Daniel Barrera has represented thousands of injured accident victims. He has been lead counsel in more than 100 trials, and has obtained several judgments and settlements in excess of one million dollars. As a seasoned trial lawyer, he is not afraid of taking a case to court if it will benefit his clients. When it comes to protecting the rights of his clients to fair compensation, he is relentless and dedicated. Throughout his years of experience, Attorney Barrera has earned recognition from numerous prestigious associations and is also a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, American Association of Justice, Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group, and Virginia, Maryland, and District Columbia Bar Associations. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., Attorney Barrera has an active multi-jurisdictional practice, regularly appearing before the courts of these states. Fluent in Spanish, he maintains an active presence in the Latino community. He attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned his B.A. before attending the University of Colorado School of Law, where he earned his J.D.

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Demetrios Pikrallidas

Personal Injury Law

10605 Judicial Dr building a4, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

Demetry Pikrallidas is a highly rated attorney (AV by Martindale Hubbell) and AVVO ratings who has successfully represented individual and corporate clients since 1992. He is an experienced litigator, negotiator and trial attorney who understands how important each case he handles is to his particular client. He has no regular business hours - his cell phone number is available to his clients so he is available to meet their needs. His work-ethic has resulted in excellent results for his clients and a loyal following which includes attorneys who regularly refer clients. His clients have received millions of dollars via trial, settlement, mediation. His business and will clients have benefited from a trusted advocate and businessman himself, who can quickly identify with their circumstances and provide them effective legal assistance to achieve their desired result. His clients have come from every walk of life.

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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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J. Westwood Smithers

J. Westwood Smithers

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

1500 Forest Ave, Rm 100, Richmond, 23229

West graduated from Randolph-Macon College and received his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law. He joined Marks & Harrison in 2018 and he currently works in the Chesterfield Office.

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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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Jon Montagna

Personal Injury Law

425 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Jon Montagna received a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from American University in Washington D.C. and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1999. His areas of practice include Trust and Estates, Personal Injury Claims, Auto Accident Claims, Truck Accident Claims, Premises Liability Claims, Maritime Injury Claims, Admiralty Law, and Third Party Claims. Jon Montagna is a Premier Personal injury Lawyer in the Norfolk, & Newport News area.

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Personal Injury Law

10605 Judicial Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

Kara Bennis is a Virginia native who comes to Pikrallidas & Associates after 14 years of experience working at a D.C. Law firm, where she was the only Virginia attorney. The primary areas of litigation for Kara include: automobile accidents, slip and falls, Elevator/ Escalator Malfunctions, and dog attacks in the General District and Circuit Courts of Virginia, the Superior Court of Washington, D.C., D.C. Court of Appeals, and limited practice in the Federal Courts of Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. Kara also has filed breach of contract matters against insurance companies for failure to issue payments under the client’s Medical Payments coverage. She has assisted client’s in resolving property damage matters, and pursued cases for diminution of value. Kara has tried over 50 Jury trials and well over 200 Bench trials in Virginia and D.C. She has also sought resolution of matters using Alternative dispute resolution, and has reached resolution on cases using both mediation and Arbitration. She has engaged in an active motions practice to get positive resolution for her client’s. She has engaged in law suits against individuals as well as companies, including a number of actions against the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA).

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Mario Stellute

Personal Injury Law

34 Wine St, Hampton, VA 23669, USA

Mario J. Stellute specializes in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense throughout the entire Hampton Roads area, and has successfully recovered millions of dollars for his injured clients and exonerated countless criminal defendants. Mr. Stellute was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. He is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. Following law school, Mr. Stellute immediately went into private practice. Mr. Stellute practices in both state and federal courts, and is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Hampton Bar Association.

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Mark T. Hurt

Mark T. Hurt

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

159 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210

Born and raised in Bristol. UVA graduate. Duke University Law, top 10% of my class. I gained experience at large litigation law firms in Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. before I returned to the Tri-Cities. I live in Abingdon with my wife and children I have litigated hundreds of cases. I have tried cases in front of Virginia and Tennessee juries. I have written briefs and argued appeals in Virginia, Tennessee and federal courts. I have argued twice before the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court. I have a passion to use my education and experience in helping everyday people. I have obtained excellent recoveries for them in dozens of cases, ranging from multimillion dollar settlements to small fender-bender cases of a few thousand dollars.

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Neal Johnson

Neal Johnson

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

120 Day Ave. SW, Suite 200, Roanoke, VA 24016

Neal S. Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and a Masters Degree in Administration from George Washington University. He received his juris doctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1981. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 until 1998. He is a member of and active in numerous bar associations including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Johnson has a peer rating with Martindale Hubbel of AV (preminent); has been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Virginia; and also selected as a SuperLawyer in Virginia. Mr. Johnson has over 34 years of trial experience in civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts. Mr. Johnson has devoted most of his professional time in the representation of individuals who have sustained devastating personal injury whether it be caused by defective products, medical negligence or other forms of negligence; the representation of individuals or businesses involved in complex commercial litigation; the representation of individuals in divorce litigation; and the representation of individuals charged with serious criminal offenses including capital murder. In the personal injury area, representation includes individuals injured by medical negligence, serious automobile accidents, and products such as L-Trytophan, Propulsid, DPT vaccines, defective vehicles, defective food products, breast implants, fireworks, and other products. Mr. Johnson also has experience in employment litigation and federal civil rights litigation, including litigation under Title VII, § 1983, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA). He has successfully handled complex commercial litigation including disputes between limited partners and the general partner of a limited partnership, and claims of violation of the Virginia Trade Secrets Act. Other clients have included Washington and Lee University in employment litigation, Roanoke County in land-use litigation, and County Sheriffs in litigation involving claims of discrimination. In the past, Mr. Johnson has been designated as counsel for the handling of civil rights claims against State officials by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Risk Management and also designated as counsel for the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner for condemnation cases in the Lexington, Rockbridge County, Bath County, Alleghany County, areas. He has served as a hearing officer for special education matters and state grievance matters. In the state court system, Mr. Johnson has handled and tried cases in most circuits in the Western and Central part of the state, from Abingdon to Richmond. He has handled federal court cases in the Harrisonburg Division, Charlottesville Division, Lynchburg Division, Roanoke Division, Danville Division, Abingdon Division, and Big Stone Gap Division of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and cases in both the Richmond Division and Alexandria Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has experience in federal multi-district litigation. His appellate court experience includes successful representation before the Virginia Court of Appeals, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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