About John Brian
John Brian Krall is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. With a legal career that began in 1988, he has dedicated himself to representing clients in serious personal injury cases, including automobile and tractor-trailer collisions, medical negligence, and workers' compensation. His experience has allowed him to successfully advocate for hundreds of clients who have sustained significant injuries due to the negligence of others. A native of Rockingham County, John graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School in 1976. He pursued higher education at James Madison University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982.
Following his undergraduate studies, John attended the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1988. After completing law school, he returned to the Shenandoah Valley to establish his legal practice, demonstrating a commitment to serving his local community. In 1991, John joined the Ritchie Law Firm, a well-respected firm with multiple offices across Virginia and West Virginia, including locations in Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Winchester, Staunton, and Martinsburg, WV. At the firm, he has focused on trial work in serious personal injury cases, where his skills and experience have proven invaluable. John is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the West Virginia Supreme Court.
Additionally, he is authorized to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Virginia and the Southern District of West Virginia. John is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Virginia State Bar, the West Virginia State Bar, the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. The West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. His commitment to professional development is evident in his 2021 graduation from the Keenan Trial Institute, a program aimed at enhancing trial attorneys' skills to secure favorable verdicts for their clients.
Furthermore, he is a fellow in the National College of Advocacy and regularly participates in its National Trial Advocacy programs, continually refining his expertise in the field. His practice areas encompass personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security disability. Known for his dedication to his clients, John is known for effectively handling complex personal injury cases. His extensive knowledge and experience in the legal field allow him to provide comprehensive support to those in need, ensuring that they receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
