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Robert Jackson Allen
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Biography
Robert represents individuals and businesses in Virginia in a variety of civil disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and appeals. He handles cases in the areas of employment law, including discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination, personal injury and medical malpractice, civil rights cases, and commercial matters.
His practices also includes resolving and litigating cases arising from business transactions and construction disputes. He also handles matters relating to real estate transfers including claims for breach of purchase and sale agreements, fraud, and termite damage.
Robert grew up on a farm in rural Essex County and he takes a special interest in land conservation, historic preservation, and sustainable development. He has helped landowners conserve their property by using conservation easements. For years, his practice has included an emphasis on land use and zoning law, including litigation and appeals adverse to localities and the largest retailers in the country.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
30%
14 years
Civil Rights
25%
13 years
Personal Injury
20%
16 years
Medical Malpractice
15%
14 years
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Licensed in Virginia for 21 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Thorsen Hart & Allen, LLP
5413 Patterson Ave, Suite 201, Richmond, VA, 23226
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Posted by LeTeisha | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
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Robert represented me in an employment litigation case and i was pleased with the outcome. When you give him evidence to review, he reviews it an is aggressive in his representation. I look forward to seeing his growth in the future. I will recommend him to others.
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Experience
Honors
2017
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2001
Moot Court Board, University of Richmond School of Law
1995
Echols Scholar, University of Virginia
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, ThorsenAllen, LLP
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Marchant Thorsen Honey Baldwin & Meyer, LLP
2008 - 2014
Attorney, Spotts Fain, PC
2005 - 2008
Associate, Strother Law Offices, PLC
2003 - 2005
Associate, Cannella & Associates
Associations
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Richmond Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Mitchell v. Martin, et al
Confidential
Livingston v. City of Colonial Heights
Bruhn-Popik v. Kilumbu, et al
Confidential
SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. v. Key Mortgage Services, Inc.
Obtained a favorable ruling on a motion to dismiss claims for indemnification.
Fuller v. Aliff
Confidential
Langmaid v. Lee
Obtained a favorable ruling for a client in a case involving the sale of a historic home, waterfront property and allegations of fraud.
Factory Cabinets Direct v. Wellborn Cabinet
J.P. v. County School Board
Argument before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Hale v. Bd. of Zoning Appeals
On appeal, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled in favor of the residents
FDR Services of Virginia, Inc. v. Town of Front Royal
Resolved
Miller v. King George County, et al.
Jakabcin v. Town of Front Royal
Representation of a group of residents in a case of first impression under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interest Act which invalidated a land use permit for a Wal-Mart Supercenter that the residents opposed.
Education
2003
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Virginia
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2009
Environmental Law Reporter News & Analysis
Nothing in My Backyard? The Case Against Expanding Third Party Rights to Challenge Local Land Use Decisions in Virginia
2007
Appalachian Journal of Law
Sustainable Forestry in Virginia: Opportunities for Overdue Legislation and Options for Private Landowners
2006
Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
Wine Tasting Activities in Virginia: Is America’s First Wine Producing State Destined to Wither on the Vine Due to Overregulation?
Languages
English