Virginia residents facing insurance defense issues have access to attorneys who specialize in defending insurance companies and policyholders in coverage disputes, liability claims, and regulatory proceedings. The legal framework in Virginia differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern insurance defense cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for insurance defense matters in Virginia is generally 5 years written, 3 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Virginia's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Virginia State Bar sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on insurance defense in Virginia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The insurance defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Virginia and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how insurance defense law works in Virginia — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to insurance defense law in Virginia. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Andrew K Thomas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas
 28 Blackwell Park Lane Suite 104 Warrenton VA 20186
(540) 825-6046
George Mason University (1992)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Insurance Claims Insurance Defense
Douglas M. Coleman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Coleman Law Group, PLC
 602 Cameron Street Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 739-4200
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Health Care Law
Gregory Bean - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 919 East Main Street, Twenty-Fourth floor Richmond VA 23219
(804) 783-7512
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (2007)
Nevada Bar
Unknown Status
Health Care Law Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice
Daniel Patrick Frankl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Frankl Miller & Webb, LLP
 27 Church Ave. SW Roanoke VA 24011
(540) 761-9340
George Mason University School of Law (1983)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Personal Injury Products Liability
J. Baker McClanahan Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
several law firms, including Young, Goldman & Van Beek in Alexandria, Virginia, and Mays & Valentine in Richmond
 14 E. Main St. Richmond VA 23219
8046436611125
Washington and Lee University School of Law (1989)
USDC, E.D. Va Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Insurance Defense Personal Injury
David Neil Ventker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ventker Henderson Stancliff, PLLC
 256 West Freemason St. Norfolk VA 23510
(757) 625-1192
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law (1979)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Defense Maritime Law
David Bruce Stratton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
David Bruce Stratton, Attorney at Law
 10509 Judicial Drive, Ste 200 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 246-0900
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Insurance Defense
Steven M. Stancliff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C.
 150 W. Main St.; Suite 1500 Norfolk VA 23510
(757) 802-9071
Case Western Reserve University
Virginia Bar
Active License
Gov & Administrative Law Insurance Defense Maritime Law
John Weber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Weber Law Office, PC
 2727 Electric Road Suite 101 Roanoke VA 24018
(540) 776-6340
University of Richmond School of Law (1989)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Benjamin J. Trichilo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCandlish & Lillard P.C.
 11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 500 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 273-2288
Georgetown University
Virginia Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Kathryn Grace - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Thomas Appler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Washington University (1968)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Cynthia Santoni - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Mason University School of Law (1983)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Sarah Reimers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Syracuse University College of Law (2004)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Mark Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
University of Kentucky School of Law (1984)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Matthew Lee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Brooklyn Law School (1996)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Jason Waters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Syracuse University College of Law (1999)
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Michael D. Pierce - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 101 West Main Street Suite 500 Norfolk VA 23510
75744686008523
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Employment Law Insurance Defense
William Ledoux - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
Virginia State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Yoora Pak - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive Suite 510 McLean VA 22102
George Washington University Law School (1995)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
William Gandy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
Syracuse University College of Law (1975)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Tania Saylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Washington University Law School (2003)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Richard Hagerty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1660 International Drive McLean VA 22102
(703) 734-4326
George Washington University (1985)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights
Walter Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8444 Westpark Drive McLean Virginia 22102
(703) 245-9300
George Washington University National Law Center (1995)
Maryland State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Benjamin Sharpe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 549 Main Street Danville VA 24541
(434) 793-8200
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Anthony Christopher Hayes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 18 Yeardley s Grant Williamsburg VA 23185
(803) 447-5002
Tulane University School of Law
South CarolinaDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaNew York Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Dennis R. Lane - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 Tredegar St Richmond VA 23219
(804) 819-2286
South Texas College of Law (1991)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law Insurance Defense
John Peter Cattano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 Boars Head Lane Charlottesville VA 22903
(434) 984-5550
Florida State University College of Law
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Katherine L. Laws - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4530 Walney Rd #200 Chantilly VA 20151
(703) 547-6295
Baylor Law School (1991)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Family Law Health Care Law Insurance Defense
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