Basic Profile Info
- Name: Gary Berdeen
- Experience: 23 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense
- Jurisdictions: Virginia
- Website: https://stewartsmithlaw.com/attorneys/gary-berdeen/
Education
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Syracuse University College of Law
J.D. (2001) | Law (1998 - 2001)
Honors: magna cum laude -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S. (1998) | Psychology (1998)
Honors: cum laude
Experience
- Attorney: Stewart Smith Law (Current)
- Attorney: Berdeen Law Firm (2017)
- Attorney: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (2016 - 2017)
- Attorney: Smith Strong (2015 - 2016)
- Attorney: Morison Holden / Trenk Dipasquale (2003 - 2015)
- Attorney: Hunton & Williams (2001 - 2003)
Associations
- Virginia State Bar  # 46659: Member (Current)
Jurisdictions
- Virginia (Since 2001)
- 4th Circuit
- 7th Circuit
- 9th Circuit
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Fees
- Contingent Fees Contingency fee agreements offered in personal injury claims and in certain insurance dispute matters.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims: Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Insurance Defense
Languages
- English
Contact Info
US
Biography
With over fifteen years of legal experience, Gary's career began at a prominent law firm where he represented Fortune 500 companies in civil litigation and individuals in family law cases. He has successfully handled a wide range of complex legal matters across state and federal courts nationwide, including cases involving breach of contract, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. Gary also has extensive expertise in family law, covering areas such as divorce, asset division, support, and child custody. Following his tenure at various law firms, Gary established the Berdeen Law Firm to provide tailored legal solutions to his clients. He graduated magna cum laude with a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law, where he was a distinguished member of the Syracuse Law Review. His undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech focused on psychology and political science. ADMISSIONS: Virginia State Bar; Virginia State Courts; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia.