Peter C. DePaolis

About

Since 1980, Peter C. DePaolis has exclusively represented personal injury victims in Virginia and D.C. He has taken on cases that ranged from automobile collisions, truck accidents, bus crashes, subway accidents, defective products and medical malpractice cases. He also has experience serving as a mediator and arbitrator in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. For prospective clients, DePaolis offers free consultations to those who may be in difficult situations to make sure that individuals and families are aware of their rights. He will discuss whether a client has recourse to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. His knowledge working in the area of personal injury can benefit anyone in need of legal guidance. Prior to entering private practice, DePaolis was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable William E. Stewart, Jr., in the Superior Court of D.C.; he then served as an assistant United States attorney in D.C. from 1977-1980.

Licensed In

VA, DC

Association Certifications

• Virginia Trial Lawyers, Member
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
• Virginia Bar Association, Member
• Virginia State Bar, Member
• District of Columbia Bar, Member
• Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Member
• Virginia Boyd Graves Commission, Member
• Fairfax Bar Association, Member

Credentials

J.D.

Specialization

• Personal Injury,
• Car Accidents
• Product Liability
• Medical Malpractice,
• Asbestos-Related Cancers and Mesothelioma

Honors & Awards

• Northern Virginia Magazine, Top Lawyers – 2011, 2013
• Washingtonian Magazine, Top Lawyers – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
• Richmond Super Lawyers – Highest Ranking by LexisNexis
• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
• Virginia Super Lawyers – 2015, 2016
• Washington, DC Super Lawyers , 2006, 2007

Education

Lafayette College – George Washington University Law Center