Ed Atkinson studied Latin and Ancient Greek at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He read some of the most respected thinkers and speakers in human history in their original languages, including Cicero, Caesar, Plato, and Aristotle. Ed studied law at Florida State University and has practiced law in many subject areas, focusing on personal injury, criminal defense, divorce, wills, and estates. Ed has a unique insight into dog bite injury cases as a competitive working and protection dog trainer.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Admiralty & Maritime
- Car Accident
- Nursing Home Neglect
- Dog Bites/Attacks
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
Litigation Percentage
- 95% of Practice is Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2008
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
- J.D.
- Honors: William H. Stafford Inns of Court
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- B.A.
- Honors: Phillips Prize for Latin Translation
- Major: Classical Languages and Literature
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Virginia State Bar
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Languages
- German
- French
- Ancient Greek
- Latin
