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Paul Elton Turner Jr.
also known as Paul E. Turner, Jr.
About Paul
Biography
I am a personal injury and criminal lawyer who has been practicing law since 1988. Unlike most Virginia personal injury lawyers, I only charge a 25% contingency fee in personal injury and accident cases, rather than the 1/3 (or more) fee usually charged. The personal injury cases I handle include auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi-tractor/trailer accidents, injury by a drunk driver, intentional injury, slip-and-falls, dog bites, defective or unsafe products, premises liabilty, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, general negligence claims, and others.
I graduated from Nova Southeastern University (then Nova University) in Florida on February 22, 1988, receiving a Juris Doctor Degree. Prior to law school, I was a paralegal for several years. Since law school, I have tried many, many personal injury and criminal cases of all sorts and have extensive experience as a trial lawyer. I also handle appeals, when necessary, and have prevailed on appeals in the Virginia Supreme Court and the Virginia Court of Appeals.
The criminal cases I handle range from the most serious (such as murder) to minor traffic infractions (such as improper lane change), and essentially everything in between. And, my fees in those cases, I believe, are very reasonable.
I am also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
If you need an experienced personal injury or criminal lawyer, or if you need to file an appeal, please give me a call.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
55%
38 years
Criminal Defense
30%
38 years
Car Accident
10%
38 years
Appeals
5%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Virginia for 37 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Turner and Kissinger, PLC
813 Forrest Drive, Suite 2, Newport News, VA, 23606-4513
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Posted by Joe | August 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Didn't have a prayer without a good lawyer.
Most public defenders want you to plead guilty. I went to court in York County with the hopes of possibly just a reduction in the charges against me. Instead, Mr. Turner got a not guilty verdict and "ALL" the charges against me dropped. I was truly amazed. The reason why they were dropped was due t...
Posted by Aaron | August 05, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best lawyer I've ever had the pleasure of hiring!
I've had several lawyers throughout my life. Honestly can't say I've had the easiest life when its came to law suits and/or criminal charges. Out of all the attorneys I've hired, Paul Turner is and will be the last I ever have to look for because I will always go back to him if needed in the future. ...
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"I tried cases against Paul Turner as a prosecutor. Paul approached cases as if he cared about them as much as his client did. That is evident also by the client reviews that he has received."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul Turner, Jr. is a well experienced trial lawyer specializing in tort litigation in all state courts"
"Paul worked for me as a paralegal. His skills in legal writing and advocacy were superior. Most importantly, Paul was honest and trustworthy. Paul is an excellent lawyer who will work hard for his client.r."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Excellent Rating, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
1987
Book Award, Nova University
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Turner and Kissinger, PLC
1988 - 2004
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Paul E. Turner, Jr.
1987 - 1987
Intern, Broward County, FL Public Defender's Office
1985 - 1988
Law Clerk, Law Office of Ronald Schweighardt
1984 - 1985
Paralegal, Mahon & Farley, P.A., Attorneys
1984 - 1984
Collections Litigator, University Hospital
1983 - 1984
Paralegal, Law Office of William Dorsey
Associations
2002 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
1994 - Present
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1989 - Present
United States District Court, Eastern District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
1988 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1997 - 2002
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1988 - 1989
American Bar AssociationFormer Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Warren v. Mullins
Plaintiff/Appellant prevailed
Toro v. Batten
Plaintiff/Appellant prevailed
Ross v. Dressler
Plaintiff/Appellant prevailed
Dotti v. Virginia Board of Medicine
Petitioner/Appellant prevailed
Education
1988
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2015
turnerandkissingerplc.com
What to Do After an Accident
Languages
English
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I am a resident of Virginia and have received a warrant in debt for a hospital bill. trying to decided what to do?
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