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About Donald
Biography
Don first gained national attention when his exploits as a young defense attorney with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps became the basis for the motion picture, "A Few Good Men" in 1992.
Since 1985, Don has been fighting for seriously injured people throughout North Carolina and Virginia, concentrating on plaintiff personal injury law and civil litigation. In addition, Don handles veteran benefits claims and continues to defend select members of our military service in court martials and administrative proceedings.
Don is a highly recognized attorney who has tried more than 200 jury trials including cases against Ford, Firestone, American Honda, Home Depot and several national trucking companies. He represented clients whose cases became the foundation for a movie, The Paula Coughlin Story and a book, The Story of the U.S. Navy's Tailhook Scandal.
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Licensed in Virginia for 37 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1988
Licensed in North Carolina for 40 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Location
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
501 Baylor Court, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
15801 Brixham Hill Ave., Suite 350, Charlotte, NC, 28277
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
2443 Lynn Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
37 Haywood Street, Suite 200, Asheville, NC, 28801
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
200 Dick Street, Suite B, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
204 Muirs Chapel Road, Suite 354, Greensboro, NC, 27410
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
200 Valencia Dr, Suite 148, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
96 W. Salisbury Street, Unit 2, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
900 Commonwealth Place, Suite 200-348, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464
Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
127 Salem Ave, Suite 313, Roanoke, VA, 24011
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Posted by Stephen | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
No Communication Or Emphly For Clients
If you want a lawyer to handle a case where your slammed by a semi truck breaking 7 of your ribs punctured your lung and 22 days in the hospital and this firm and spicficly Don said I promise to take care of you and hold your case for months only when your asking for updates on where my case is he de...
Donald W. Marcari's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Marcari is one of the most talented attorneys that I know! He is extremely hard-working, puts his clients first and is a very experienced trial attorney. He is a great mentor and I have learned a lot from him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Don is a lawyer's lawyer. He truly cares about the needs of his clients and he enjoys the practice of law. He aggressively advocates for the people he represents while maintaining a high level of ethics and integrity."
"Don Marcari is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia. He is well respected among his peers and his community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Don continuously demonstrates his legal capabilities with an honorable legal career spanning over 25 years. I am honored to be Don Marcari’s partner!"
"As a fellow JAG Don Marcari represented a U.S. Marine stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba which became the basis for the movie “A Few Good Men.” The story exemplifies the lengths to which Don will go in order to protect his client’s interest and obtain the justice they deserve. He truly cares about each client and case he takes on!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Reprimand issued in NC, 2012
updated on 04/10/2014Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Donald’s comment:
“YellowPage Ad did not list disclaimer regarding membership in the Million Dollar Advocacy Forum.”
Reprimand issued in NC, 2008
updated on 04/10/2014Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Donald’s comment:
“Direct Mail envelope did not have required language in accordance with North Carolina Bar.”
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Leader in Law, NC Lawyers Weekly
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2009
Order of Service, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
N/A
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Partner and Attorney, Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
1996 - 2000
Partner, Joynes & Marcari
1994 - 1996
Attorney, Joynes & Bieber
1988 - 1994
Managing Partner, Kershner, Hawkins & Marcari
1987 - 1988
Senior Prosecutor, U S Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps
1985 - 1987
Sr Defense Counsel & Mobile Judge Advocate Trial Team Atty, U S Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps
Associations
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Governors
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Chairman
Virginia Beach Bar Association, Circuit Court Liaison Committee
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Education Committee
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Member
Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
Member
Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)
Member
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Education
1985
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Appalachian State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
The Legal Studies Academy
The Legal Studies Academy
2014
Professor
Products Liability
2013
The Legal Studies Academy
The Legal Studies Academy
2013
Business Clubs of America Monthly Meeting
Keynote Speaker
2012
Tidewater Community College
Premise Liability
2012
Law Review CLE
Law Review: Basics of Automobile Law
2012
First Colonial High School The Legal Studies Academy
The Legal Studies Academy
2012
First Colonial High School & Princess Anne High School
Distracted Driving
2012
City of Virginia Beach
What Leadership Means
2011
Tidewater Community College
Premise Liability
2011
The Legal Studies Academy
The Legal Studies Academy
2011
Georgetown University
Introduction to Law
2010
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Closing Arguments
2010
Georgetown University
Introduction to Law
2009
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Trucking Accidents
2009
Artistic American Veterans
Keynote Speaker
2008
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Expert Witness
2007
Campbell University
Law Day Speaker
2005
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Opening Statements
2001
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Arbitrations
Publications
2014
Ten of America's leading personal injury attorneys share their wisdom
Injured In An Accident?
Languages
English
Activity
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