Derrick L. Walker
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Derrick L. Walker
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, P.C.Total Records: 1Biography
Trial and Appellate ExperienceMr. Walker has jury trial experience and is listed among counsel in 7-Eleven, Inc. v. Dept. of Envtl. Quality, 42 VA. App. 65, 590 S.E.2d 84 (2003), and HHC Associates v. Assurance Company of America, 256 R. Supp. 2d 505 (2003)Personal BackgroundMr. Walker was born in Dover, Delaware and has lived in Panama City, Panama and Petersburg, Virginia. He graduated from The College of William and Mary in 1994 with a degree in Government. In 2000 he received his law degree from the University of Richmond, where he was a member of the National Trial Competition Team, and was selected by the faculty to receive the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award, which is given to the student distinguishing himself as the most outstanding student advocate. Professional AffiliationsMr. Walker is member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association and the Richmond Bar Association.Personal InterestsMr. Walker enjoys spending time with his wife, Melody, and their daughters Kyndall & Klyne. He also enjoys golf, gourmet cooking, and wine collecting.
Bar Admission
Virginia, 2004
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Virginia
Other Affiliations
Williamsburg Society Member – Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Past Chair – Federal Liaison
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Past Chair – Diversity Committee
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Past Chair – Fundraising Committee
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Past Chair – Membership Committee
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Past Chair – Insurance Legislative Subcommittee
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Past Chair – Annual Convention Planning Committee
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Strategic Planning Committee
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, VTLA PAC Trustee
American Association for Justice, Member – Executive Committee (2019)
American Association for Justice, Board Member, National College of Advocacy
American Association for Justice, Member – Budget Committee
American Association for Justice, Chair – Minority Caucus (2018)
American Association for Justice, Trustee – PAC Board of Trustees
American Association for Justice, Virginia Governor to the Board of Governors
American Association for Justice, Minority Caucus Delegate to the Board of Governors (2013)
American Association for Justice, Member – Organizational Review Committee
American Association for Justice, Member – Membership Oversight Committee
Boyd Graves Conference Steering Committee (2008 – present)
Virginia Model Jury Instruction Committee (Former)
The Etheridge Society
The Melvin Belli Society
Achievements
- Other Sources of Feedback About Derrick L. Walker
- Included on the 2023 Virginia
Past Lists
- 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, 2000 J.D.
Honors: National Trial Competition Team, Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award
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College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 1994 B.A.Major: Government
Honers
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (2017 – Present)
- Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers (2013 – Present)
- Best Lawyers in America – Litigation Edition (2020)
- Listed as “Rising Star” in Virginia Super Lawyers (2007 – 2012)
- AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell (highest possible rating)
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocate Award
- AAJ Minority Caucus Leadership Award (2018)
- AAJ Distinguished Service Award Recipient (2020 and 2021)
- AAJ Wiedemann & Wysocki Award Recipient (2020)
- AAJ Above and Beyond Award Recipient (2021)