Bruce Michael Blanchard

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Bruce Michael Blanchard

also known as Bruce M. Blanchard

3.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 41 years

Litigation Lawyer at Reston, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 400, Reston, VA

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

When Mr. Blanchard began his law practice, he served as a prosecutor for a local municipality. He then applied this experience, and his knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures, to representing persons and entities charged with criminal offenses. He has been regularly recognized as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Virginia.

42 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Mr. Blanchard has spent 28 years trying complex civl cases for individual, muncipal and corporate clients in the state and federal courts, including contract disputes, construction defect claims, intellectual property rights, employment claims, and land use and zoning matters.

42 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

25%
Wrongful Death 25%

Mr. Blanchard has been honored to represent the families of persons who have lost their lives, and persons who have suffered serious, permanent injuries, as a result of the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of others. Mr. Blanchard has achieved large jury verdicts and settlements in cases involving such diverse issues as product defect claims, industrial accidents, and motor vehicle collisions.

42 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 41 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.

1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 400, Reston, VA, 20190

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Law Offices of Bruce Michael Blanchard

Suite 1100, 9302 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA, 22031-1214

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Bruce Michael Blanchard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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

Posted by Hilary | July 7, 2012

Client of Bruce Blanchard two different times. AMAZING. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Bruce Blanchard was an amazing lawyer. He helped me get out of two felonies with the best possible outcome. Totally worth the money.

Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2010

Very good job

Bruce handled a complex plaintiff's matter for me and my family. It involved complex and novel issues of law and fact, difficult defendants (e.g. the State of Virginia), and a very challenging emotional situation. He handled all of this very well. While there is no such thing as a good outcome in ...this type of case I do believe that we got the best outcome we could given the circumstances thanks to Bruce.

Posted by Jack | December 24, 2009

He will NOT fight for his clients

He will not fight for you especially if it is a small criminal case. His lack of interest in the case (not in the money), now is costing me my future. When I told other attorneys how he had handles my case, they stay puzzled and surprised. I have had other cases with other attorneys in the area re...lated to business and family law. conclusion: for him and or other attorney's, do not believe their CV. Go to the courthouse and watch their work.

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T. Kevin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is a skilled advocate with a wealth of experience who fights for his clients, and I recommend him without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyer - Commerical Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

2014

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2014

Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2013

Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2013

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2012

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2012

Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2010

Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Commissioner in Chancery, Fairfax County Circuit Court

1984 - Present

Shareholder/Partner, Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.

1900 - Present

Shareholder, Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.

Associations

2012 - Present

Prince William County Bar Association

Circuit Court Conciliator

2010 - Present

Fairfax Law Foundation

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Manassas Regional Airport Commission

Board of Directors

Prince William County Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2002

Fairfax Bar Association

Board of Directors

1997 - 1999

Fairfax Bar Association

Professionalism Committee

1996 - 2000

Fairfax Bar Association

Judicial Screening Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Salahi v. Nomota, Inc., et al.

Dismissed

Northern Virginia Community Hospital LLC v. Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County

Dismissal

Golden v. City of Brunswick, Md.

Verdict for the Plaintiff and an award of $1.25 million

Knight v. Route 28 LLC

Settled

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Education

1984

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (Law Review)

1981

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Distinction

Languages

Spanish

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