Ms. Colleen Marea Quinn
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Ms. Colleen Marea Quinn
Biography
Honored with the inaugural 2019 VLW Influential Women in Virginia, top “Women in the Law” (in Family Law & Personal Injury 2016-20), "Best Lawyers in America” (U.S. News & World Report 2014-21), AAAA 2018 “President’s Award,” 2017 “Adoption Attorney of the Year” (Lawyers Monthly magazine), 2017 MRWBA Women of Achievement Award, 2016 Richmond NAWBO “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, 2015 Virginia State Bar Family Law Service award, "SuperLawyers" top lists, "Legal Elite" (Va Business) and numerous other awards, Colleen Marea Quinn is a partner and equity owner in the law firm of Locke & Quinn, Founder of the “Raising the Bar” Greater RVA Law Talk Radio Show, Director of the Women’s Injury Law Center & the Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center, Quinn practices personal injury, medical malpractice, employment, family formation (including adoption & surrogacy) and estate planning law. She graduated from the University of Virginia Law School and the College of William & Mary.
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
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
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted - VISA and Master Card
- Contingent Fees - On personal injury cases with sufficient merit.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Rates vary given the type of matter but generally are $400 to $425 per hour for partner time but less for associate and paralegal time. Flat fees and initial consultation fees vary.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Owner, Director Women's Injury Law Center at Quinn Law Centers
Year: 2009 - Current
Description: Focused on women's injury issues, men who seek female representation in injury matters and injury cases involving children.
Owner, Director Quinn Law Centers
Year: 2009 - Current
Description: Director of the Quinn Law Centers, www.quinnlawcenters.com, including the Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center, the Women's Injury Law Center and the Personal Injury and Employment Law Center.
Owner, Director Adoption & Surrogacy Law Center at Quinn Law Centers
Year: 2009 - Current
Description: Full service family formation law center representing adoptive parents, intended parents, placing parents, surrogates & gestational carriers, embryo & gamete donors and recipients, adoption agencies, fertility clinics, adoptees and children born of donation.
Owner, Director Locke & Quinn
Year: 2009 - 2021
Description: Full service personal injury and family law focused law firm. Additional emphasis on commercial litigation, employment law, estate planning, adoption & surrogacy, LGBT and other ancillary legal practices.
Equity Owner- Shareholder-Director Cantor Arkema (now defunct)
Year: 1996 - 2009
Description:
Awards
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Virginia Elite
Virginia Business Magazine 2010.0
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SuperLawyer
Richmond Magazine and SuperLawyers 2010.0
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Leader in the Law Award
Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2009.0
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Enterprising Women of Excellence Awards – Finalist for the Altria Rising Star Award
Richmond National Association of Women Business Owners 2009.0
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SuperLawyer
Richmond Magazine and SuperLawyers 2008.0
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SuperLawyer
Richmond Magazine and SuperLawyers 2006.0
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SuperLawyer
Richmond Magazine and SuperLawyers 2007.0
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SuperLawyer
Richmond Magazine and SuperLawyers 2007.0
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Top 25 Female SuperLawyers in Virginia
Richmond Magazine and SuperLawyers 2010.0
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Legal Elite
Virginia Business Magazine 2005.0
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Angel in Adoption Congressional Award
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute 2008.0
Note: Nominated by Congressman Eric Cantor for her service to adoption and child welfare practices.
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"Hats Off to Women Award"
Cavelier Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) 2011.0
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SuperLawyer
Richmond Magazine and SuperLawyers 2009.0
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Best Lawyers
US News & World Report 2015.0
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Best Law Firms
US News & World Report 2021.0
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Best Lawyers
U.S. News & World Reports 2020.0
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Best Law Firms
US News & World Report 2020.0
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Best Lawyers
U.S. News & World Report 2019.0
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Best Lawyers
U.S. News & World Report 2018.0
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Best Law Firms
US News & World Report 2019.0
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Best Law Firms
US News & World Report 2018.0
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Best Lawyers
US News 2017.0
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Best Law Firms
US News & World Report 2017.0
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Best Lawyers
US News & World Report 2016.0
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Litigator Awards
Trial Lawyers Board of Regents 2015.0
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Best Lawyers
U.S. News & World Report 2021.0
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Outstanding Woman Award 2011 in Law & Government
YWCA 2011.0
Education
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College of William and Mary B.A. | English & Philosophy
Year: 1981 - 1985
Honors: Mortor Board, Interdisciplinary Honors Program Activities: Career Speaker Series Director, InterSorority Council, Pre-Law Club, Delta Gamma Sorority, Orientation Aide, Student Association Cultural Events Committee, Pi Kappa Alpha little sister, paper presented and published for Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Symposium (Spring 1985).
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University of Virginia School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 1985 - 1988
Honors: Activities: Judiciary Committee, Honor Counselor (Trial Advocate), Moot Court Board, V.P. Student Bar Association, Legal Assistance Society Advocate, North Grounds Softball League Commissioner and Captain.
Certifications
- Certified Guardian ad Litem: Virginia State Bar
Websites
http://www.lockequinn.com/
Locke & Quinn
http://www.quinnlawcenters.com/
Quinn Law Centers
Locke & Quinn
1802 Bayberry Court, Suite 103, Richmond, VA 23226
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(804) 545-9411