Donald Marcari

Donald Marcari is the Senior Managing Partner of Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban and a nationally recognized plaintiff trial lawyer. His practice focuses on serious personal injury and civil litigation matters, representing individuals harmed by negligence and misconduct throughout Virginia and North Carolina with a commitment to results-driven advocacy.

Donald earned his Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law after completing graduate studies in public administration at Appalachian State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science with a minor in business administration, providing a strong academic foundation for leadership, litigation strategy, and client advocacy.

For decades, Donald has concentrated his legal career on catastrophic injury cases, including automobile accidents, product liability, trucking collisions, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims. He has successfully tried more than 200 jury trials and is known for handling complex, high-stakes litigation against large corporations and insurers.

Donald’s career includes representation in nationally significant cases that later became the basis for major motion pictures and published works. These matters reflect his ability to manage sensitive, high-profile litigation while maintaining focus on client interests, accountability, and the pursuit of justice through the courtroom process.

Donald has been widely recognized by legal organizations for excellence in trial advocacy and professional leadership. His honors include selection to prominent trial lawyer associations and repeated recognition by peer-reviewed legal publications for personal injury and civil litigation achievements.

As Senior Managing Partner, Donald Marcari continues to guide firm-wide litigation strategy while remaining actively involved in client representation. His work reflects a career-long dedication to protecting injured individuals, advocating for veterans, and delivering knowledgeable, determined legal representation across every stage of complex litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Managing Partner, Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
• Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Brain Injury Association of Virginia
• Member, Brain Injury Association of North Carolina

Licensed State

• Virginia
• North Carolina

Education

• Campbell University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Appalachian State University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Appalachian State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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