Geoffrey D Allen

Geoffrey D Allen

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 46 years

Car accident Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Car Accidents

1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 555W, Washington, DC

About Geoffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Car Accident 100%

Represent claimants in motor vehicle accidents.

40 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1979

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Geoffrey D. Allen

1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 555W, Washington, DC, 20005

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Geoffrey D Allen's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Abdirizak | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Helpful Lawyer

I find Mr. Allen to be very helpful because of the way he settled my case. My case was tough but he settled it and I am happy with the outcome.

Posted by Kenneth | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic Lawyer

He made everything very easy and simple. All the information was very helpful for me and explained well to me. He Walked me through it all.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Good Lawyer

His service was very fast and efficient. I did not expect everything to work out as great as it did.

Posted by Tracy | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

He was very fast and accurate and he took care of my business properly. He was very polite and courtesy with me. If I ever have any other accidents I will return to him for his services.

Posted by Rico | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Lawyer

He was very understanding and devoted! He was unlike any other lawyer that I have ever had in civil or criminal and he is a family based lawyer. He is straight to the point. He is the kind of lawyer I would highly recommend to anyone.

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Geoffrey D Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Caleb

Civil rights lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Allen is extremely experienced and understands his practice area thoroughly."

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Christopher Hoge

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Geoff professionally for many years, and we recently partnered on a complicated medical maIpractice case which was resolved successfully. I am impressed by Geoff's professionalism and the thoroughness and skill with which he approaches his cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Neurick

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Geoff on a carbon monoxide poisoning case and was impressed by his ability to handle the many moving parts of the case, as well as his overall diligence and competence. He was also very professional and was a pleasure to work with."

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William Henry

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Geoff and I have been co-counsel on numerous occasions and he is a fine attorney. He has many years of experience and provides superb legal services to his clients. He relates well to his clients, to fellow attorneys, and to Judges and he is thorough and detail-oriented. He truly cares about his clients and takes pride in his work. I highly endorse this excellent attorney."

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Joseph Caleb

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Neurick

Car accident lawyer

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Christopher Hoge

Litigation lawyer

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William Henry

Personal injury lawyer

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Lawrence Lapidus

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Geoffrey D. Allen

1997 - 2005

Partner, Allen & Sparks

1985 - 1997

Partner, Allen Sparks & DeBerardins

Associations

2005 - Present

District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1982 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1979 - Present

Bar of England and Wales

Barrister

Sample of Legal Cases

VICTORIOUS VERDICT IN CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION TRIAL

Jury Verdict

JURY TRIAL WON IN POLICE BRUTALITY

JURY VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF

ANOTHER CASE SETTLED FOR CLIENT HIT BY POLICE CRUISER

Settlement

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT!

Settlement

SUBSTANTIAL SETTLEMENT REACHED FOR CLIENT WHO LOST LEG AS A RESULT OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE!

Settlement

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Education

1979

The College of Law, London

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Bristol

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

American University, Washington College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2002

Moot Court Competition

Moot Court Judge

Languages

English

Activity

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