Overview

Goodman Allen Donnelly was established in 1998 by eight partners who left established Virginia law firms to create a practice focused on thoughtful advocacy for clients in the health care and product manufacturing sectors. The firm was built on the goal of delivering practical, efficient legal solutions in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and a client-focused approach.

Today, Goodman Allen Donnelly includes more than 20 attorneys and operates as a full-service law firm with offices in Norfolk, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Williamsburg. The firm maintains an active trial practice, representing clients in state and federal courts across the country, as well as in non-judicial dispute resolution matters such as arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings. Attorneys at Goodman Allen Donnelly also prosecute patents, register trademarks, and represent clients in adversary proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals and businesses of all sizes, insurers, manufacturers, health care providers and facilities, veterans, real estate developers, institutional investors, inventors, artists, and authors. With key offices in Norfolk and Richmond, the firm is well positioned to represent veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Founded:
1998
Person outline with Best Lawyers logo
Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

Regional

Norfolk

Tier
1
Norfolk
Health Care Law

Richmond

Tier
1
Richmond
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Richmond
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Richmond
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Firm Leadership

About Our Clients

Goodman Allen Donnelly provides a broad range of legal services to individuals and corporations-from inventors to small businesses to multinational corporations. Its clients include numerous insurers, well-known manufacturers, businesses of every size, health care providers and practices, health care facilities, motor carrier and trucking companies, veterans, real estate developers, institutional investors, inventors, artists and authors.

Rankings

Regional

Norfolk

Tier
1
Norfolk
Health Care Law

Richmond

Tier
1
Richmond
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Richmond
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Richmond
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Goodman Allen Donnelly PLLC proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Spinning circle
{{ practiceAreaName }}
{{ lawyer.FirstName[0] }}{{ lawyer.LastName[0] }}
{{ lawyer.Locations[0].City }}{{lawyer.Locations[0].StateCode ? ', ' + lawyer.Locations[0].StateCode : '' }}

Firm News

Spinning circle
November 1, 2015
Goodman Allen & Filetti, PLLC becomes Goodman Allen Donnelly
Read Article Goodman Allen & Filetti, PLLC becomes Goodman Allen Donnelly

Offices & Contacts

Glen Allen, VA
Charlottesville, VA
123 East Main Street, Seventh Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22902
United States
Norfolk, VA
150 Boush Street, Suite 900
Norfolk, VA 23510-1626
United States
Williamsburg, VA
Find the Best Law Firms
Search for a Law Firm
Search our directory of over 16,000 firms across the Globe.
Search
Is Your Law Firm Ranked?
Enhance your firm's reputation and visibility with our marketing opportunities.
Marketing Opportunities
Ranked Practice Areas
See the practice areas included in our Best Law Firms research.
Practice Areas