Colleen Marea Quinn

PRO

Colleen Marea Quinn

also known as Quinn Law Centers

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Car accident Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Adoption ... +2 more

4901 Dickens Road, Suite 101, Richmond, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Colleen

Biography

Colleen Quinn practices in the areas of personal injury, employment law, estate planning and family law most especially the areas of adoption & surrogacy, guardianship, custody, birth certificates and unique LGBT issues.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

Director and Owner at Locke & Quinn and of the Women's Injury Law Center

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Director and Owner at Locke & Quinn and of the Women's Injury Law Center. Handle all types of personal injury cases including auto accidents, premises liability, salon and spa injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and products liability.

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Adoption 20%

Director and Owner at Locke & Quinn and of the Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center

38 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Family 20%

Family formation and assisted reproductive technology law including LGBTQI representation - Owner of the Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center

38 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

Representing both employers and employees in all aspects of employment law.

38 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-500 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 37 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Quinn Law Centers LLC

4901 Dickens Road, Suite 101, Richmond, VA, 23230

quinnlawcenters.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Colleen online.

Colleen Marea Quinn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

5 star (24)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

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This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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Posted by Rev. Cory | November 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Won my employment legal issue

I am a client of Ms. Quinn and paralegal Peg, and she won my case in settlement. I met Colleen from a referral of a referral. I was facing a hostile work environment because of my sexual orientation (I'm a gay pastor/Chaplain) at the Veteran Affairs Hospital. I filed a EEOC against the Veteran Affair...s and won with Colleen leading the fight. She was costly for me, but was worth the risk. I say that not only in hindsight after winning the settlement, but I say this because I watched her advocate for me, with me, and I felt was with me throughout all of it. In my David and Goliath battle against the Federal Governement, Colleen and Peg picked up our little stones of my story and just like the story reveals, we won. I felt confident in her ability to help me navigate this. She also listened, like really listened, to the things that were impacting me and how they were impacting me. Also, Colleen allowed me to participate in my case and help keep my invoices as low as possible, too. I did research, wrote notes, worked on questions, organized my evidence. I was able to do all that while saving funds. I trusted her skill and training to take my non trained collection of things to be that things that she needed and she did so, expertly. On the documents for submission, she did her parts with such skill and precision. When interacting with opposing counsel and the judge, Colleen spoke with confidence and exerpertise. She was cool, calm, and a ninja. But most of all, Colleen and Peg believed in me. Being a gay, married, pastor in a christiandom that will constantly reject, including family, Colleen and Peg became my family, my believers, my cheer squad, my high five, my hug, and my lawyer. I will always remember Colleen and Peg and my heart will forever be grateful for the kindness, advocation, and just good lawyering that helped me win my case. If you are looking for a fantastic lawyer and a kind human, consider hiring Colleen and her team. She is an earth angel, wearing the white hat, and fighting the good fight. Thank you Colleen and Peg for being my lawyer. I pray that your work continues to fight the fight that others in my community can't do alone. Thank you for standing with me and so many being othered in all the ways. You are a true hero.

Posted by Donna Watson | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Mrs Quinn was an incredible lawyer that pay attention to every little detail. She has a fire in her to win! She's efficient and effective. She has helped me with a wrongful death and intentional tort case. Sadly, I'm still going through court trying to get justice for my son but the time that I did ...use her she was fantastic.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Remarkable service and dedication!

Colleen's team has helped us overcome all the challenges during a 2-year journey! The team listens to customer and is able to quickly react urgent tasks and resolve in time. The service and dedication is remarkable! Definitely recommend to any potential customers.

Posted by Katie | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you, Colleen!

I hired Colleen a few months ago to help with a family legal matter. She has been wonderful throughout the legal process. Her team was quick to respond to our initial inquiry, was very knowledgeable about the process, explained things to us in a way that made sense, and kept us updated along the way.... I’m extremely grateful to her for all of her help and support!

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Colleen Marea Quinn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tammy Sossei

Adoption lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable & an asset to the legal community."

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Randall Hicks

Adoption lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although I'm an adoption attorney in another state, when I needed expert assistance in a chapter on assisted reproduction technology in an adoption book I was writing, Colleen's excellent reputation in the ART field made her the first person I called. Her knowledge is extensive, surpassed only by her ability to make complicated subjects easy to understand. I think she is an exceptional lawyer in the adoption and ART field."

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Shannon Otto

Adoption lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Colleen is an excellent adoption attorney, who has handled countless adoptions. She is very skilled and knowledgeable about all aspects of adoption law. She has also been actively involved in bringing about necessary changes to adoption law in Virginia."

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Robin Fleischner

Adoption lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Colleen. A Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, she is a leader in the field of adoption law. Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com."

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James Wilson

Adoption lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is an excellent lawyer and an expert in adoption law."

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Madonna Finney

Adoption lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am please to endorse Ms. Quinn. We are Fellows of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and I have had the pleasure of consulting with her on adoption related issues in Virginia, as well as having listened to her speak on adoption and assisted reproduction issues. She is highly respected by others in the field of adoption law and is extremely knowledgible."

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Randall Hicks

Adoption lawyer

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Shannon Otto

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robin Fleischner

Adoption lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (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

Adoption Attorney of the Year - US, Lawyer's Monthly magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Entrepreneur of the Year, Central VA NAWBO Women of Excellence Awards

2016

Av-rated, AV- rated Martindale Hubell - by the Judiciary

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Top 25 Female SuperLawyers in Virginia, Richmond Magazine

2009

Leader in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Enterprising Women of Excellence Award Nominee, Richmond NAWBO

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2005

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2022 - Present

Virginia Law Foundation

Vice-President

2014 - Present

Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Board Member

2013 - Present

Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Board Member

2001 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Chair, Co-Chairs, Committees, Member

2016 - 2017

Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

President

Education

1988

University of Virginia School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1985

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1981

Hayfield High School

Speaking Engagements

2008

Paralegal Seminar

“Injury Case Intake – Gathering and Preserving the Evidence”

2008

Law and Mass Communications

“Perspectives of a Trial Attorney”

Languages

English

Activity

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