Peter C DePaolis

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Peter C DePaolis

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 49 years

Car accident Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice ... +8 more

10300 Eaton Pl Ste 200, Fairfax, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Peter

Biography

Order of the Coif. Law Clerk to the Hon. William E. Stewart, Jr., Associate Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 1976-1977. Assistant U.S. Attorney, Washington, D.C., 1977-1980.

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

25%
Brain Injury 10%

10%
Medical Malpractice 10%

10%
Mesothelioma and Asbestos 10%

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%
Birth Injury 5%

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

5%
Motorcycle Accident 5%

5%
Personal Injury 5%

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 48 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1977

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 49 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

10300 Eaton Pl Ste 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030-2239

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Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

2001 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20006-1850

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Peter C DePaolis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Victoria | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Honest, thorough, understanding and caring

Mr DePaolis and his assistant Janelle are wonderful. They worked hard and went above and beyond to make sure that everything was taken care of completely. They were honest and up front with my case from beginning to end. I am extremely grateful for them and highly recommend them to anyone who is in n...eed of a personal injury lawyer. Thank you for everything you have done. God bless you today and always.

Posted by Bruce | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

HIGH PRAISE FOR AN EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

Mr. DePaolis is an outstanding personal injury attorney and a had fantastic support staff that works very hard. Mr. DePaolis took diligent care in getting to know me as a client and all the specifics related to my personal injury. The regular updates provided by Mr. DePaolis were very reassuring of... his dedication to provide quality and superb legal service. He stands out as one of the best personal injury attorneys in the metropolitan area because of his ethics, professionalism, and knowledge of the law. Mr. DePaolis had the integrity and commitment to be very thorough and honest in his assessment of my personal injury. I highly recommend Mr. DePaolis and the Law Offices of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis, and Lightfoot if you are seeking a personal injury attorney that will give you excellent legal advice and obtain the best possible outcome for your personal injury.

Posted by Philip | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding in every way.

DePaolis and his staff, especially Janelle, were outstanding in every way. In mitigating layman expectations of the real world legal process to helping to understand the value of my case. He and his staff were exceptionally responsive to all questions and took the time to explain each step of my ca...se. He demonstrated excellent understanding my both my personal situation and how the case affected my personal life. He and his staff were sympathetic and helpful in preparing me for court (mediation) and the types of questions I might expect and the tactics of answering both truthfully and strategically. He was spot on in his estimates of the value and judgement I would receive and had strong collegial relationships with the defense counsel which allowed him to negotiate several points of process in my favor. Mr. DePaolis and his staff have my highest recommendation and anyone who retains his services are in good hands!

Posted by Shawna | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Drunk Driver - Personal Injury

Mr. DePaolis and his staff provided excellent assistance with my personal injury case involving a drunk driver. Having felt overwhelmed, Mr. DePaolis immediately put me at ease, was upfront with expectations, and kept me informed every step of the way so I could focus on my own lengthy recovery. As... the case progressed, Mr. DePaolis and his staff took extra time with me to ensure I was prepared for upcoming events - which helped to minimize the stress I was experiencing. Mr. DePaolis was very professional, hardworking, supportive, and dedicated to obtaining the best outcome possible. I would highly recommend Mr. DePaolis and his staff for a personal injury case.

Posted by Tina | May 07, 2015 | Slip and Fall Accident

Highly recommend

In 2011 I was involved in a slip and fall incident, that left me with a broken ankle, 3 surgeries, and permanent damage. At the first meeting with Mr DePaolis, he explained to me in no uncertain terms that slip and fall cases are a 50/50 shot, and by no means an open and shut case; but also agreed t...o take me on as a client. I instantly felt he was someone I could trust, and after knowing how long he had been practicing and how well he was respected, I figured "well he must feel I have a somewhat of a chance if he is taking me on". Little did I know that due to unforeseen circumstances it would take almost 4 years to settle my case, but in January of this year we finally were able to receive a settlement. Throughout my case I was made aware of every single thing that was going on as it was happening and I was always asked if I understood or had questions, and was never made to feel unintelligent if there was something I was not clear on. His staff that I worked personally with were always polite, courteous, and extremely helpful (especially, and in particular Judy Ali and Patty Gray). If I ever had a question they always responded to me in a timely manner, and I never felt I was ever put on the back burner. Mr DePaolis is very caring, intelligent, very easy to talk to, extremely trustworthy, and I would (and have) highly recommend him to anyone looking for a terrific lawyer. I pray I will never need an injury attorney again, but if I ever did, he would be the very first call I made.

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Peter C DePaolis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Ruddy

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Brown

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Peter is dedicated to obtaining the best results for his clients. He upholds the highest standards of ethics in our legal community and leads by example. He is a top-shelf litigator."

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Daniel Brown

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Senior Partner, Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

1900 - Present

Member, Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

1985 - 1998

Partner, Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP

1980 - 1985

Associate, Koonz, McKenney & Johnson

1977 - 1980

Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office D.C.

1976 - 1977

Law Clerk, Superior Court Of The District Of Columbia

1971 - 1973

First Lieutenant, U S Army

Associations

1985 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America chapter

Member

1985 - Present

National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys

Member

1980 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1980 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

1978 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1976 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2001 - 2002

Fairfax Bar Association

President

2000 - 2001

Fairfax Bar Association

President-Elect

1997 - 2000

Fairfax Bar Association

Treasurer

1996 - 2000

Fairfax Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1976

The George Washington University Law School

JD,

1971

Lafayette College

BA, History

Languages

English

Italian

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