James Aaron Allen

James Aaron Allen

also known as Jim Allen

4.2
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at Ashburn, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor ... +5 more

P.O. Box 4233, Ashburn, VA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

Extensive experience litigating all types of disputes, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment disputes, business disputes, and general conflicts of all types

32 years

20%
Employment and Labor 15%

employment / termination agreements, non-compete restrictions, wrongful discharge, discrimination / retaliation, USERRA, ADEA / OWBPA, ADA, Title VII

25 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

slip and falls, brain injury, intentional torts (assault, defamation), workers compensation, FELA

32 years

15%
Car Accident 10%

car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

ALLEN LEGAL

P.O. Box 4233, Ashburn, VA, 20148

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James Aaron Allen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Judy | March 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will Not Stay In Contact With Client

Mr. Allen was hired by my sister and myself in 2015 about a negligence case towards Residence Inn in Springfield, Virginia. After faxing to his office the necessary documents in 2016, I have yet to hear from him about my case. Before contacting Avvo, I called several times, left a message, and he sti...ll has yet to contact me as of this date (3/24/2018).

Posted by CeCi Sigmund | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Provided sound advice/support in a difficult situation!

After my husband was "let go," for bogus reasons, Jim helped us sort through the mire of Virginia's "At Will" issues and make the best decision possible for our situation. He helped us find a balanced position when we were still reeling and unsteady from losing my mother 2 weeks before. When the qu...estion arose regarding possible denial of unemployment compensation, he once again came to our aid, and de-mystified the process...and provided excellent counsel. He is very approachable, kind hearted, and understanding. I so very much appreciate all that he did for us and highly recommend him.

Posted by Theresa | July 20, 2015

Peace of Mind!

That is exactly what he gave me - peace of mind and resolution to a very traumatic situation I was in. I was impressed with his demeanor, knowledge, patience, professionalism and take charge approach. He constantly kept me informed and updated through out the process and went above and beyond what ...was necessary. I am grateful my Son found him to represent me.

Posted by Cheryl | June 11, 2015

The best ever!

Jim has always exhibited a high degree of professionalism in every contact I have had with him. If something is out of his area of expertise, his referrals have been of the highest level of expertise. I can't think or consider seeking legal counsel from anyone else.

Posted by TC. | June 9, 2015

Excellent Response in a tight situation

I had recently employed Mr. allen as legal counsel in a rather time-sensitive and high-impact personal legal matter. My personal understanding of the legal implications was cloudy, at best. Mr. Allen took complete control of the situation, outlined all of the immediate options available to me, as w...ell as the possible outcomes of each decision. He assisted with the entire process and ensured that my filings and responses were handled in an extremely compressed time-frame.

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James Aaron Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Darren Bleier

Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent and well respected attorney."

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James Newell

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Engler

Litigation lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James Allen gives practical and insightful legal advice."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for their leadership in the community and commitment to clients."

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Merritt Green

Litigation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jim Allen is an excellent litigator and highly recommended. He cares about his clients; knows the law; understands local state and federal courts; and, most importantly, is a zealous and intelligent advocate for his clients."

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Gorham Clark

Litigation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"In all my years of practice I have never met a lawyer who is better in his feet in a courtroom or better at forging a real connection with a jury. He is well prepared and articulate. Many litigators are, but Jim excels at reading a jury, understanding what they want to hear, and making them identify and sympathize with his client. Any client who has Jim beside him in court is very fortunate."

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Evan Engler

Litigation lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

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Gorham Clark

Elder law lawyer

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Merritt Green

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Attorney, ALLEN LEGAL

2013 - 2015

Trial Attorney, AIG Insurance Company

2011 - 2013

Chair, Litigation Practice Group, General Counsel, PC

2008 - 2011

Partner, Clark & Allen, PC

2005 - 2008

Owner, Allen Legal, PLLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Certified arbitrator, Attorney-client fee dispute program

2000 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Litigation Section

member

1994 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

member

1994 - Present

Missouri State Bar

member

1993 - Present

Virginia State Bar

member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

member

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

member

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Medical Malpractice Section

member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Products Liability Section

member

Sample of Legal Cases

James Wilson v Notre Dame Academy

Defense Verdict at trial

Robert Herman v McCarthy Enterprises, Inc.

Jury Verdict for my client

Jeffrey Sharpe v Rodney Scruggs

Jury Verdict, setting record in that Court

anonymous v anonymous

Settled at mediation

Hansen v SMC Corporation

Reversed and remanded for further proceedings; ultimately resolved.

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Education

1993

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Washington Executives Association

Non-Compete Agreements

2012

How To Protect Yourself From Online Defamation

Defending Against Online Defamation

2011

Washington Executives Association

Litigation For a Business Owner

Languages

English

Activity

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