Darren Marshall Hart

Darren Marshall Hart

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 32 years

Business Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Business, Family, Medical Malpractice, Construction & Development

5806 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA

About Darren

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 285-535 per hour

Contingency

28%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 31 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1994

Associate

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Hart & Assoc., P.C.

5806 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA, 23226

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Darren Marshall Hart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Debbie | December 14, 2014 | Car Accidents

My Experience with Mr. Darren Hart

I recently had the pleasure of having Mr. Hart represent me in a trial for diminished value after a car accident that was not my fault. I found Mr. Hart to be delightful to work with. He has a vast knowledge of the law, is very professional and also has a great sense of humor. Mr. Hart went over m...y testimony with me in person as well as via phone just prior to my court date. He prepared me for the trial process. I felt very much at ease on my court day due to having Mr. Hart by my side. He even called me after hours to inform me of updates as needed. I have complete faith and trust in Mr. Hart and will recommend him to anyone I know if they want to be on the winning side!! Thanks Darren for all your hard work..

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2013 | Child Custody

Gets results.

I was floundering trying to get reasonable visitation or custody with my children. My ex-wife and her attorney pulled every dirty trick in the book to keep me away from my children just for spite. Mr. Hart was able to expose the dishonesty, cut right through the tricks and win every hearing to da...te since he starting representing me. The bottom line is if you are looking for suburb representation and advice and you don't want to have legal "mumbo jumbo" thrown at you as an excuse for sub-part results then hire Mr. Hart. Provided you follow his advice you will find yourself in good hands.

Posted by Steve | February 20, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

OverWeight In V.A

I just wanted to let anyone know, especially small Carriers. This is your guy as far as I am concerned, straight up with everything. I have been fortunate not to have had too many Attorneys’. To me it is like hiring a mechanic, once you open the door to a fix, somehow or at least for me they find som...ething else. So far Mr. Darren Hart handled what I needed to do with only a few days to spare. Since, I waited till the last minute. Who knows how it would have worked out if he had the time I had. Either way Mr. Hart handled what I needed, up until now. Since I still have to complete my end of what he worked out. He wasn't as far as distance. Close to where my issue was, about 2 hours away. To me he was a fresh set of eyes and to me didn't seem like he was a sales person. I will definitely recommend this Attorney anyone. I think he could help anyone, anywhere. I live in Utah and he is in V.A it was quick and simple, so far anyway. It can be tough when you have contractor’s one bad decision in contacting the wrong counsels the first time can be costly. This AVVO site worked so far for me. As far as Mr. Hart just ask him. He seemed straight up and honest. Most of all, I feel he went to bat for me when the contractor I had was the one with the ticket. So either way I was in the HOT Seat. Mr. Hart was worth the call.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant Legal Mind.

After firing my third attorney for in my divorce with custody battle that has been on going on three years, and has been before multiple Judges; I bumped into Mr. Hart one day who offered me a consultation. Beginning with the end in mind, our initial consultation was to outline our overall strate...gy beginning with the first step. As I get farther into this process I am more and more confident I made the right choice as I am in capable hands. I'm closer than ever to the thing that matters most: obtaining custody of my two children. Here's the bottom line. Mr. Heart knows what he's doing and will not waste your time. He has been with me every step of the way with valuable information, helping me to anticipate the next move every step of the way. My advice: get a consultation and see for yourself.

Posted by Steve | April 05, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Was Honest and Diligent

I contacted Mr. Hart via email about a case late in the evening and he promptly returned my phone call before lunch the following day. Based on the information I provided he felt my case lacked legal sufficiency, but at least he took the time to explain his reasoning and after speaking with him I und...erstood why. He took the time to review the facts of my case; he was respectful and listened to what I had to say and impressed me as being a competent, honest guy with a commendable knowledge of the law...and although I'm not going to pursue the matter at hand I would certainly call upon him again in the future.

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Darren Marshall Hart's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Carlson

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hardworking dedicated and talented."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Darren. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Morgan

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I know Darren well and his work is top notch and unassailable. He is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. I highly recommend him for any legal issue."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Stephen Lewis

Litigation lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I first met Mr. Hart when we opposed each other on a construction matter. I gained a very high level of respect for him. Since that time he and I have worked together on a number of complex matters in which his expertise and prowess in Court was essential to our successes. I consider him a lawyer's lawyer and I would recommend to anyone to retain him as you will want him in your corner."

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Victoria Allen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Though I am endorsing Mr. Hart in this specific area based upon my personal experience with him, I have found all of his answers on this site to be well thought out and thorough. I had the advantage (or disadvantage) of being opposing counsel on a case two or three years ago. He is very knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Thomas Ashton

Business lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Darren is a fantastic attorney. He is aggressive but exceedingly ethical, and takes his clients' goals and objectives to heart. Having worked with Darren for several years, I can wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Howard Lewis

Business lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hart is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional repuation as one of the top Business attonrey's in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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David Morgan

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Lewis

Trusts lawyer

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Victoria Allen

Business lawyer

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Thomas Ashton

Litigation lawyer

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Lisa Krizan

Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AVVO Top Contributor Business 2011-14, AVVO.com

2014

Client's Choice Award Business 2011-14, AVVO.com

1992

2nd Place Midwestern Region; 3rd Best Memorial, Jessup International Moot Court Competition -

1991

2nd Place Western Region (1991), Jessup International Moot Court Competition

N/A

2nd Place, ABA Negotiations Competition - DePaul University College of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Hart & Assoc., P.C.

2001 - 2004

Owner/Partner, Collins & Hart, P.C.

2000 - 2001

Owner, Law Offices of Darren Marshall Hart

1994 - 2000

Junior Partner, Rosman & Hart

Associations

2018 - Present

Australian Rules Football

Referee

2015 - Present

Chesterfield County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Provide A Ride.Org

Director, Vice Chair, Board of Directors

2010 - 2011

South Richmond Rotary Club

Director

2008 - 2015

USSF - Central Virginia Soccer Referee Association

Referee - Grade 7

2000 - 2001

Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce

Chair, Board of Directors (1st)

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. Ray, 781 F.3d 95 (4th Cir. 2015) Smith v. Ray, 781 F.3d 95, 95 (4th Cir. 2015)

Amanda Smith, my client, prevailed and is going to trial on her matter

Smith v. Ray, 781 F.3d 95 (4th Cir. 2015)

Amanda Smith, my client, prevailed and is going to trial on her matter

Smith v. Ray, 855 F. Supp. 2d 569 (E.D. Va. 2012)

Summary Judgment denied as to qualified immunity for police officer and case allowed to go forward for excessive force and assault and battery

Smith v. Ray, 409 Fed. Appx. 641, 648 (4th Cir 2011).

Reversed Summary Judgment on Abuse of Discretion and Remand

Mann v. Dailey Roofing and Construction Company, Inc. et al., 08 WC UNP 2276124 (2008)

Secured an Award on Appeal to the Virginia Worker's Compensation Commission

Parrish v. Affordable Dentures Chesterfield Cty Case No. CL06-14, appl den Hedges v. Parrish, 08 Va. S. Ct. UNP 071664 (2008)

Jury Verdict and Win on Appeal to Supreme Court of Virginia

Woodruff v. Greene, 98 Vap UNP 0114982 (1998) Woodruff v. Greene, 98 Vap UNP 0114982 (1998)

Reversed in Part for Abuse of Discretion regarding Sanctions, Affirmed in Part, and Remanded for Imposition of Sanctions

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Education

1993

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Colorado State University

Bachelors of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Attorney speaker for Juvenile Licensing Program, County of Henrico April 2006

Traffic Laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Publications

2006

Minnesota Journal of Global Trade The Joy of Access to the Zone of Inhibition: Republic of Argentina v. Weltover, Inc. and the Commercial Activity Exception under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 (acknowledgement)

Languages

English

Malay

Spanish

German

Activity

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