$ 350-350 per hour
David Gordon McKennett
About David
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
Business
25%
19 years | 500 cases
Landlord or Tenant
25%
19 years | 1,000 cases
Litigation
25%
19 years | 500 cases
Commercial Real Estate
15%
19 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virginia for 20 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 16 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Purnell, Mckennett & Menke, PC
9214 Center St Ste 101, Manassas, VA, 20110-5596
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David Gordon McKennett's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | October 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend
David McKennett and his team are top of the line. We have been working with David and his firm for over two years now. Truly professional, competent, knowledgeable and honest. If you’re in need of legal services look no further and contact this firm. I highly recommend
Posted by Tammy | February 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The peoples Lawyer!! Justice served.
This Attorney is Manassas' best kept secret. Hired him to help us resolve landlord issue best case scenario to try to get it dismissed ..... he won the case for us recovered attorney fees and got our deposit back plus damages. He restored our faith in the justice system.
Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good lawyer, but did not go into specifics.
Pros: fast to respond, easy to communicate, helpful general advise Cons: did not go into specifics of my issue.
David McKennett
Replied last June 8, 2018I 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.
Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2012
Not Detail Oriented
The biggest problem that I had with Mr. McKennett's representation was that he was not detailed oriented. He was great at communicating, great at being responsive, and helpful when it came to the larger details. He failed to know the specifics, which hurt the case a lot! He failed to research specifi...
David Gordon McKennett's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is one the best litigators in northern Virginia. You can trust him with your case!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Patrick Foltz
Litigation lawyer
William McCarty
Real estate lawyer
Edward Newcomb
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Robert Harris
Debt collection lawyer
David Honadle
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Benjamin Griffitts
Criminal defense lawyer
Timothy Purnell
Business lawyer
Kendell Asbenson
Employment and labor lawyer
Carl Berry
Immigration lawyer
Phillip Menke
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Blackstone Fellow, Blackstone Fellowship
2002
Patrick Henry Award for Oratory, Patrick Henry Collelge
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Purnell, McKennett & Menke, PC
Associations
2005 - Present
Prince William County Bar Association
2005 - Present
Alliance Defense Fund
2005 - Present
Alliance Defending Freedom
2004 - Present
Blackstone Fellowship
2003 - Present
Christian Legal Society
Sample of Legal Cases
Watergate at Lanndmark Condo. Assoc. v. Davis, et. al.
Settled after one judgment vacated, one dismissal and dismissal of an appeal
Education
2005
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Patrick Henry College
Batchelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Arrowood HOA Meeting
Home Owners Association Declarations and Amendments
Publications
2004
George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
Who 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 Doctrine
2004
George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
Articles Editor
2003
George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
Articles Editor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers