Gerald A. Schwartz

Gerald A. Schwartz is a Virginia personal injury and wrongful death lawyer with a main office in Alexandria and client meeting locations in Woodbridge, Manassas, and Fredericksburg. He represents injured clients in serious cases involving negligence, unsafe conduct, and preventable harm. His practice includes car accidents, truck and tractor-trailer accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, burns, and underinsured motorist claims.

Schwartz graduated from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. He also has a medical background as an honors graduate of Northeastern College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. His training as a former registered pharmacist helps him understand injuries, medical tests, treatment needs, prescription issues, and the long-term impact of serious harm. That background supports careful case evaluation and practical advocacy for injured clients.

Schwartz has devoted his practice to helping injured people since 1975. He has handled cases involving major injuries, wrongful death, insurance issues, and recovery efforts for clients facing medical, financial, and personal hardship. His work focuses on learning the facts of each case, evaluating medical evidence, and pursuing accountability from responsible parties. He has also trained other lawyers on personal injury practice, trial advocacy, and Virginia injury case strategy.

Gerald A. Schwartz is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers. He was elected President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association in 2006 and received its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. His pro bono service included representation of victims of the September 11 attack on the Pentagon. Schwartz helps injured clients pursue justice through preparation and steady advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Gerald A. Schwartz
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• President, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northeastern College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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