Professional Statement:
Alonzo D. Washington's practice involves a broad range of litigation matters, with special emphasis on product liability warranty, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, subrogation and other complex litigation matters. He is also experienced in handling claims involving automotive warranty litigation, surety, construction law and maritime law. Mr. Washington's clients include regional, national and global manufacturers, including members of the Fortune 50. He regularly represents clients before all West Virginia Courts of record, Maryland Courts of record, the United States District Courts and the Federal Court of Appeals. Mr. Washington has successfully tried cases to jury and bench verdicts in favor of his clients.
As a former football player for WVU, Mr. Washington has been involved in speaking to young college athletes about the importance of education and the balance between sports and studies.
Practice Areas:
Education:
- J.D., West Virginia University College of Law
(1999)
- B.S., Business Administration and Marketing,
West Virginia University (1996)
- WVU Football Team (1992 - 1994)
Court Admissions:
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth
Circuit
- United States District Court for the Southern
District of West Virginia
- United States District Court for the District
of Maryland
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- Maryland Court of Appeals
Professional Involvement:
- Maryland Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- National Bar Association
Representative Legal Work & Trial Experience:
- Obtained a successful trial verdict for a
surgeon accused in a retained instrument case where the claimant
was seeking a permanent total disability award
- Obtained a successful trial verdict for a domestic automobile
manufacturer in a case involving an alleged vehicle fire
- Represented before the 4th Circuit the vice-president of a
national mail sorting company in an employment contract dispute
concerning a non-compete clause alleging negligence and breach
of contract
- Represented a national construction firm in a commercial suit
pertaining to the theft of construction equipment
- Represented a national marine transportation company in a
case involving a capsized barge
Lecturing & Publications:
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Lecturer: Personal Injury Case Management for Seasoned Litigators, National Business Institute (January 2007)
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Author: Diversity in the Modern Law Firm: A Look from Within; The West Virginia Lawyer (March/April 2008)
Firm Involvement:
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Member, Recruiting Committee
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Firm Diversity Coordinator
Community Involvement:
- Speaker to West Virginia University student
athletes on the importance of education and the balance between
sports and studies
Representative Cases:
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Burgess-Lester v. Ford Motor Co., 2007 WL 3088082 (N.D.W.Va. 2007)
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Holtzapfel v. Ford Motor Co., 2007 WL 2277412 (S.D.W.Va. 2007)
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Johnson v. Ford Motor Co., 2005 WL 2353469, (S.D.W.Va. 2005)
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Daniel v. Beaver, 300 F.Supp.2d 436, (S.D.W.Va. 2004)
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Fleeman v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., 288 F.Supp.2d 726, (S.D.W.Va. 2003)
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Ancora Capital and Management Group, LLC. v. Gray, 55 Fed.Appx. 111, (4th Cir.(Md.) 2003)
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