Brian P. Coleman, Personal Injury Attorney in Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, VA
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Brian P. Coleman is an attorney based in Manassas, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Locklin & Coleman PLLC.
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- Manassas, VIRGINIA
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- Handles Personal Injury matters from Manassas, VIRGINIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Brian P. Coleman: Brian P. Coleman is an attorney based in Manassas, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Locklin & Coleman PLLC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brian P. Coleman
Brian concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Manassas, Virginia
Brian takes personal injury matters in Manassas, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brian P. Coleman — Attorney of Virginia personal injury experience
Brian P. Coleman is an attorney based in Manassas, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Locklin & Coleman PLLC.
Mr. Coleman began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O'Brien in the Prince William County Circuit Court. The clerkship offered an invaluable experience to learn about the litigation process from within the courthouse. Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Coleman accepted a job in Fairfax as a trial attorney with a major insurance company where he spent 6.5 years aggressively defending complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Coleman returned to Manassas and joined Kevin Locklin on the plaintiff side in January of 2017.
As a former insurance defense attorney, Mr. Coleman is well versed in the tactics that insurance carriers frequently use in order to deny claims and he will effectively negotiate settlements or try cases when the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer. Mr. Coleman's experience defending personal injury cases will help to prepare clients for depositions, defense medical examinations, and trial.
A native of Falls Church, Virginia, Mr. Coleman now lives in Annandale with his wife, kids and two dogs. Mr. Coleman's hobbies include traveling with his wife, playing adult league ice hockey and soccer, and mountain biking.
Working with Brian on a personal injury matter
Mr. Coleman began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O'Brien in the Prince William County Circuit Court. The clerkship offered an invaluable experience to learn about the litigation process from within the courthouse. Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Coleman accepted a job in Fairfax as a trial attorney with a major insurance company where he spent 6.5 years…
Clients Brian works with
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Manassas and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Brian P. Coleman's legal education and bar admissions
Columbus School of Law
J.D. · 2009
Brian studied at J.D. in Columbus School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed J.D. in Columbus School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Brian P. Coleman
Brian has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2024 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2023 (2026).
Locations
Brian P. Coleman's office in Manassas
Brian's primary office is at 9253 Mosby Street, Suite 100, Manassas, Virginia, 20110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Locklin & Coleman PLLC
9253 Mosby Street, Suite 100
Manassas, Virginia 20110
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How to hire Brian P. Coleman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Manassas, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian
Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brian P. Coleman
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brian offer a free consultation?
Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Manassas?
Brian is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brian accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Manassas, Richmond and Alexandria in Virginia
Brian handles personal injury matters throughout Virginia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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