If you need legal help with legal malpractice matters in Virginia, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Virginia attorneys handle cases involving attorney negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, missed deadlines, conflict of interest, and fee disputes, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

One of the most important things to know about legal malpractice law in Virginia is the statute of limitations. You generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim. Virginia follows contributory negligence — one of only four states where any plaintiff fault bars recovery for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Circuit Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

The legal malpractice 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.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to legal malpractice law in Virginia for an in-depth look at Virginia's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Matthew Kaplan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1100 N Glebe Rd Suite 1010 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 665-9529
The George Washington University Law School (1999)
Spanish
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Nathan J. Dougles Veldhuis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC
 1320 Central Park Boulevard Suite 200 Fredericksburg VA 22401
(804) 773-4609
University of Virginia School of Law (2003)
English
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Thomas Urban II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C.
 1300 17th Street North, Suite 1100 Arlington VA 22209
(703) 861-5235
Bar #20413120
Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Education Law
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
Kristen Ann Bennett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
MOORE & LEE, LLP
 1751 PINNACLE DRIVE, SUITE 1100 MCLEAN VA 22102
(703) 506-2050
George Mason University (1995)
New York Bar
Active License
Construction Law Health Care Law Legal Malpractice
Windsor Lanzone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Moore & Lee
 1751 Pinnacle Dr. Suite 1100 McLean VA 22102
(703) 506-2050
Rutgers School of Law-Newark (2005)
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Health Care Law
Kenneth W. Curtis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 11350 Random Hills Road Suite 700 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 209-2642
The George Washington University Law School (1967)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Lisa D. Barnett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shevlin Smith
 3975 University Dr #405 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 691-5919
T.C. Williams School of Law, The University of Richmond (1994)
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice
Wallace Bruce Wason - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wallace Wason, PLLC
 515 King St. Suite 401 Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 638-7717
The University of Georgia School of Law (1992)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Kyle Jameson Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 9275 Gunston Rd Fort Belvoir VA 22060
(703) 693-1274
University of Miami School of Law (2004)
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Communications & Internet 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
Ann Kenney Creighton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 705 Lakehurst Ct Southlake TX 76092
(817) 229-0615
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (1983)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Joy Premo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 600 Massie Rd Charlottesville VA 22903
(434) 971-3304
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Gov & Administrative Law
Thomas F. Urban II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 321043 Alexandria VA 22320
(703) 861-5235
Georgetown University Law Center (1990)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law
Shannon Leigh Oleary - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10214 Bushman Dr APT 102 Oakton VA 22124
(202) 615-2353
The University of Texas School of Law (1998)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Communications & Internet Law
Steven Webster - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 N. Washington St. Suite 404 Alexandria VA 22314
Georgetown University Law Center (1987)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Consumer Law
Col. Tiffany Ann Dawson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1420 Air Force Pentagon Rm 5D116 Washington Dc VA 22202
(703) 614-8227
The University of Texas School of Law (2001)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Employment Law Family Law
Nora Beth Dorsey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4701 Cox Rd Glen Allen VA 23060
(804) 967-9604
University of Georgia
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Robert John Preston II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5810 Kingstowne Center Ste 120 Alexandria VA 22315
(703) 697-2248
George Washington University (2003)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Kenneth Bynum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 901 N Pitt St Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 549-7211
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Personal Injury Products Liability
Steven Levine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2825 Duke St Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 370-5569
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Legal Malpractice Personal Injury
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