James Kessel
Trial Attorney; Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen, P.C.
James Mick "Jamie" Kessel has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of Virginians who have been seriously injured or killed because of the negligence of others. He enjoys being in court and believes each and every case should be handled from the beginning as if it were going to be tried before a jury. Jamie is an experienced trial attorney and has handled cases in State and Federal Courts throughout Virginia. His practice focuses on representing accident victims and their families in cases involving: car wrecks; tractor trailer accidents; wrongful deaths; distracted driving; dog bites; and dangerous premises.
Jamie graduated cum laude from West Virginia University and received his law degree from the University of Richmond. Early in his career he worked in defense litigation, giving him insight into how defense lawyers think and how to protect his clients' best interests. Before joining the Allen Law Firm, he spent eight years practicing as a personal injury attorney in Richmond, Virginia and West Virginia.
Jamie is dedicated to serving his legal community and is active in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice where he served on the New Lawyers Division (NLD) Board of Governors for seven years. He also believes in the importance of helping law students understand the significance of the jury system and frequently volunteers to judge local and national moot court competitions.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Automobile Accidents
- Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Distracted Driving
- Premises Liability
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Virginia
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- West Virginia
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- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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- U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Virginia Supreme Court
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- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Trial Attorney
- Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen, P.C.
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- Trial Attorney
- Marks & Harrison
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- Trial Attorney
- James Mick Kessel, Attorney and Counselor at Law
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- Associate Attorney and Law Clerk
- Stout, Howard, Billy & Seli
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- Intern
- Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, Richmond, VA
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- Intern
- Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service
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- Intern
- Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Charleston, WV
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- University of Richmond School of Law
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- West Virginia University
- B.A. (1999) | Political Science
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Top 50: Richmond
- Virginia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: Virginia
- Virginia Super Lawyers
- NLD Award for Excellence
- American Association for Justice
- Personal Injury Plaintiff
- Virginia Super Lawyers
- (2013-Present)
- Rising Star
- Virginia Super Lawyers
- (Rising Star)
- Virginia State Bar # 51034
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- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Association for Justice
- Member
- Current
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- Virginia Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- West Virginia State Bar # 11222
- Member
- Current
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- Henrico County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Richmond Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Public Justice Foundation
- Member
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- West Virginia Association for Justice
- Former Member
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- Kanawha County Bar Association
- Former Member
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Meet James Mick Kessel, Richmond area personal injury attorney
