A. Michelle West
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Biography
Ms. West has tried over 100 personal injury cases in General District Courts and Circuit Courts throughout northern Virginia. Before opening her own firm, Ms. West worked as a trial attorney for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance. She tried an average of 35 cases to verdict or judgment per year and hundreds more that ultimately resolved without trial, all related to personal injury. Ms. West’s work for State Farm gives her tremendous insight into how insurance companies operate and how best to achieve maximum recovery for injured claimants. While studying at George Mason University School of Law, Ms. West worked for area judges including the Honorable Gaylord L. Finch, Jr., of the Fairfax County Circuit Court and the Honorable Gerald I. Fisher of the District of Columbia Superior Court on the Criminal Docket. Ms. West also tried, via her Third Year Practice Certificate, criminal cases for the Arlington County Public Defender and a private Fairfax firm that included charges of carnal knowledge; sexual assault; driving on suspended license; driving on revoked license; possession of a firearm by a felon; and a multitude of probation violation hearings. Both by advocating before the court and serving behind the bench, Ms. West has first-hand knowledge of the policies and procedures of all Northern Virginia courts, and she puts that experience to work for her clients.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - Free 30-minute consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Year: 2011 - 2014
Description: Tried over 100 trials in the General District Courts and Circuit Courts in most northern Virginia jurisdictions.
Professional Associations
National Business Institutes Instructor (2013 - 2013)
Fairfax County Bar Association Member (2011 - Current)
Virginia State Bar # 82795 Member (2011 - Current)
Prince William County Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)
Education
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University of Maryland - College Park B.A. (2003) | Romance Languages (Spanish and Italian) with a minor in Chemistry
Year: 2000 - 2003
Honors: Dean's List, President of Alpha Rho chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemistry fraternity
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George Mason University School of Law J.D. (2011) | Law
Year: 2009 - 2011
Honors: Publications Editor for Civil Rights Law Journal
Certifications
- Notary Public: Commonwealth of Virginia
Websites
http://www.michellewestlaw.com
Michelle West Law
9214 Center Street, Third Floor, Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 656-4976