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Tara L. Umbrino is the founding member of Valor Injury Law, where she represents individuals and families in personal injury and civil litigation matters throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. An experienced trial attorney, Tara has handled both jury and bench trials and has spent her career advocating for people whose lives have been disrupted by serious injuries. Her practice includes car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, dog bites, and other negligence claims. She also has a particular interest in cases involving injuries that disproportionately affect women and children, including daycare injuries, food allergy incidents, sexual misconduct, salon injuries, and medi-spa injuries. Tara approaches each case with the goal of giving clients clear guidance, personal attention, and strong advocacy while pursuing compensation for the full impact of their injuries.
Before founding Valor Injury Law, Tara led and developed personal injury practices at prominent firms, including serving as a lead litigator for Virginia motor vehicle accident cases. She also serves as a Guardian ad Litem for children and disabled adults in personal injury matters, helping ensure that settlements fairly account for their needs and injuries. Tara is an adjunct professor at the George Washington University Law School and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and she regularly presents continuing legal education programs for attorneys and paralegals. She is active in organizations including the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Maryland Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, Virginia Women Attorneys Association, and Prince William County Bar Association. Tara is fluent in Spanish and is licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
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Acquired: 2014
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Acquired: 2014
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2013
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13895 Hedgewood Dr, Suite 341, Woodbridge, VA, 22193
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Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The best
Tara was very personable with phenomenal bedside manner. I never felt rushed to make decisions, but at the same time felt informed and up to speed with what was going on with my case. Simply the best in the biz!
Posted by Dee | January 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
An honest lawyer
Tara doesn't treat people as a case . She listens, fact checks information, and keeps you informed throughout the process. I pray that I won't go this again but if I must, I will be coming right to Tara.
Posted by David | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Tara L Tighe did an amazing job with my Personal Injury case. She kept me well informed through every step of the case. 10/10 would recommend TLT Services for Personal Injury Attorney if you need one.
Posted by Sandra | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful lawyer
Tara was extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to my case, always keeping me informed and clearly explaining complex legal terms and possible outcomes. She went above and beyond to achieve a positive outcome. I felt very supported throughout the process. I would highly recommend her to anyone needin...
Posted by Erickxon Vasquez | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Erickxon
I feel satisfied with the service they are very attentive and effective, I recommend the lawyer Tara Tighe for any case of accidents
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Personal injury lawyer
2026
40 & Under Trailblazer, Northern Virginia Magazine
2026
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022 - Present
Founding Member / Attorney, Valor Injury Law
2021 - 2022
Lead Trial Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
2015 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
2013 - 2015
Litigation Associate, Cohen & Cohen, P.C.
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, P.K. Hammar Legal, P.C.
2012 - 2013
Intern, PKH Enterprises
2012 - 2012
U.S. Department of State, Legal Intern
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Controlled Unclassified Information, National Archives and Records Administration
2010 - 2012
Archives Technician, National Archives and Records Administration
2009 - 2010
Student Worker, Tufts University - Office of Graduate Studies
2009 - 2009
Student Aide, National Archives and Records Administration, Waltham, MA
2009 - 2009
Document Processor - Intern, National Archives and Records Administration, New York
2008 - 2008
Document Processor, National Archives and Records Administration, New York
2008 - 2008
Agent of Social Change, Interrupcion
2007 - 2007
Research Assistant, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC
2006 - 2008
Student Worker, Tufts University - Office of Graduate Studies
2025 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations (CLSBA)Governor at Large
2013 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2013 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.Member
2013 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Year Abroad
2021
Maximizing Client Recovery in Auto Cases
2020
The Virtual Work World: Tools of the Trade
2019
Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases
2018
Thinking Outside the Box: Electronic Evidence Available Outside of the Vehicle
2017
Takeaways from Advanced eDiscovery Institute Motions Practice
2026
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