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David Gordon McKennett

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Avvo Rating8.7
  • Manassas, VA
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About David

Juris Doctor

 

Mr. McKennett, a native of Montana, joined Purnell, McKennett & Menke, PC after graduating from George Mason University School of Law in 2005, with a litigation focus. Prior to attending law school, Mr. McKennett received his B.A.  in Government from Patrick Henry College where he received the Patrick Henry Award for Oratory; the award given to the graduating senior with the greatest achievements in intercollegiate debate and moot court. Mr. McKennett graduated second in his class and also started as the left forward for the Patrick Henry College soccer team.

Mr. McKennett, prior to becoming an attorney, interned for such influential individuals and organizations as the former Senator Conrad Burns (MT), the United States Probation Office (DC), and Judge Kenneth Star. Mr. McKennett is licensed to practice in all Virginia and Idaho courts. His practice primarily focuses on litigation cases involving business, construction, corporate and real estate.

 

Mr. McKennett lives in Bristow, VA with his wife and 3 daughters.

Practice areas

  1. Business: 25%

    We handle all aspects of business representation.

    16 years, 500 cases

  2. Landlord or tenant: 25%

    I handle dozens of landlord tenant matters for landlords and a few for tenants every month.

    16 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Litigation: 25%

    I handle numerous significant litigation matters with values from the thousands to the millions.

    16 years, 500 cases

  4. Commercial real estate: 15%

    We handle all types of commercial property matters from sale to litigation.

    16 years, 100 cases

  5. Debt collection: 10%

    I oversee our full service collections department.

    16 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Purnell, Mckennett & Menke, PC

9214 Center St Ste 101
Manassas, VA, 20110-5596

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    IDInactive200901/08/2022
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law200501/19/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers3
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
    Blackstone FellowBlackstone Fellowship2004
    Patrick Henry Award for OratoryPatrick Henry Collelge2002
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerPurnell, McKennett & Menke, PC2005 - Present
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Prince William County Bar Association2005 - Present
    Alliance Defense Fund2005 - Present
    Alliance Defending Freedom2005 - Present
    Blackstone Fellowship2004 - Present
    Christian Legal Society2003 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    George Mason University Civil Rights Law JournalWho Can Create Your Rights? On Save Our Valley V. Sound Transit, The Inability Of Agencies To Create Personal Rights, And The Implications On The Non-Delegation Doctrine2004
    George Mason University Civil Rights Law JournalArticles Editor2004
    George Mason University Civil Rights Law JournalArticles Editor2003
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    George Mason University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2005
    Patrick Henry CollegeBatchelor of Arts2002
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Arrowood HOA MeetingHome Owners Association Declarations and Amendments2007
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Watergate at Lanndmark Condo. Assoc. v. Davis, et. al.Settled after one judgment vacated, one dismissal and dismissal of an appeal

    Reviews

    3.5 stars3.3 (3)
    5 Star
    		33%
    4 Star
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    3 Star
    		33%
    2 Star
    		33%
    1 Star
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    Review David McKennett

    The peoples Lawyer!! Justice served.

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Not Detail Oriented

    3.0 stars

    Posted by

    Good lawyer, but did not go into specifics.

    2.0 stars

    Posted by

    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    David McKennett's response: I am sorry that you only had a moderately positive, and not an excellent, experience at our firm. We try very hard to insure that you receive the very best representation humanly possible. Though, the situation, and your description of your experience, does not sound familiar, we would be happy to talk to you about your issue and will attempt to make sure that you are pleased with our representation. Please contact us at your convenience.

    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Phillip John Menke

    Phillip Menke, Litigation Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
    Relationship: Co-worker

    David is one the best litigators in northern Virginia. You can trust him with your case!

    Lawyer Timothy Mark Purnell

    Timothy Purnell, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $350-$350/hour
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Sometimes
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card