Gary Berdeen
Gary has been practicing law for over fifteen years. He began at a large law firm representing Fortune 500 companies in civil litigation and individuals in family law matters. He has since represented clients in complex matters pending in state and federal courts throughout the nation, including breach of contract, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death and insurance coverage/bad faith disputes. He also has substantial experience representing clients in family law matters, including divorce, property distribution, support and custody. After practicing with other law firms, he founded the Berdeen Law Firm to offer personalized legal services to his clients. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law, where he was a member of Syracuse Law Review. He earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, majoring in psychology and political science. ADMISSIONS: Virginia State Bar; Virginia State Courts; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Insurance Defense
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Contingent Fees
Contingency fee agreements offered in personal injury claims and in certain insurance dispute matters.
- Virginia
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- 4th Circuit
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- 7th Circuit
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
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- English
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- Stewart Smith Law
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- Berdeen Law Firm
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- Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig
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- Smith Strong
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- Morison Holden / Trenk Dipasquale
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- Hunton & Williams
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- Syracuse University College of Law
- J.D. (2001) | Law
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- Honors: magna cum laude
- Activities: Member, Syracuse Law Review
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- B.S. (1998) | Psychology
- Honors: cum laude
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- Virginia State Bar # 46659
- Member
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