About

Donald Marcari is a highly recognized attorney with over 30 years of experience in personal injury law, civil litigation, veteran benefits claims, and military defense cases. Donald Marcari, a lawyer based in Chesapeake, Virginia, first gained national attention for his work as a defense attorney with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, which inspired the movie "A Few Good Men." Since 1985 in North Carolina and 1988 in Virginia, he has been dedicated to fighting for seriously injured individuals, focusing on plaintiff personal injury law and civil litigation. With a track record of over 200 jury trials, Donald Marcari has taken on cases against major companies such as Ford, Firestone, American Honda, Home Depot, and national trucking companies. He has also represented clients whose stories have been adapted into movies and books, such as "The Paula Coughlin Story" and "The Story of the U.S. Navy’s Tailhook Scandal." In addition to his work in personal injury law, Donald Marcari also handles veteran benefits claims and continues to provide legal defense for select members of the military in courts martial and administrative proceedings. His expertise and dedication to his clients have earned him a reputation as a skilled and respected attorney in the legal community. Overall, Donald Marcari's extensive experience and successful track record make him a trusted advocate for those in need of legal representation in Chesapeake, Virginia, and beyond.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Military Law
Veteran s Benefits

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    U.S. Court of Appeals for Armed Forces Jurdictions
    U.S. Court of Appeals for Armed Forces
    Since 1988
    North Carolina Jurdictions
    North Carolina
    Since 1985
    Virginia Jurdictions
    Virginia
    Since 1988
    U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Since 1988
    U.S. District Court, East District of North Carolina Jurdictions
    U.S. District Court, East District of North Carolina
    Since 1988
    Experience
    • Lawyer
      Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban
    Education
    Appalachian State University Education School Logo
    Appalachian State University
    M.A. | Public Administration
    Graduation year:
    Campbell Law School Education School Logo
    Campbell Law School
    J.D.
    Graduation year: 1985
    Appalachian State University Education School Logo
    Appalachian State University
    B.S. | Political Science
    Graduation year: 1979
    Associations
    North Carolina State Bar Professional Association
    North Carolina State Bar
    has membership
    Current
    Virginia Beach Bar Association Professional Association
    Virginia Beach Bar Association
    General District Court Liaison Committee
    Current
    Virginia State Bar Professional Association
    Virginia State Bar
    has membership
    Current
    North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) Professional Association
    North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)
    Educational Committee/Order of Service Award
    Current
    Brain Injury Association Professional Association
    Brain Injury Association
    has membership, North Carolina and Virginia Chapters
    Current
    American Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
    American Trial Lawyers Association
    has membership
    Current
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) Professional Association
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA)
    Board of Governors
    Current
    Committee on Professionalism and Ethics/Governmental Key Contacts Committee Professional Association
    Committee on Professionalism and Ethics/Governmental Key Contacts Committee
    Chairman
    Current
    Committee on Professionalism and Ethics/Governmental Key Contacts Committee Professional Association
    Committee on Professionalism and Ethics/Governmental Key Contacts Committee
    Vice Chairman: Litigation Support
    Current
    Association of Plaintiffs Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America Professional Association
    Association of Plaintiffs Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
    has membership, National Advisory Board
    Current
    Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation Professional Association
    Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation
    has membership
    Current
    Fellowship of Litigation Counsel of America Professional Association
    Fellowship of Litigation Counsel of America
    has membership
    Current
    Million Dollar Advocates Forum Professional Association
    Million Dollar Advocates Forum
    has membership
    Current
    Artistic American Veterans Professional Association
    Artistic American Veterans
    Board of Directors
    Current
    Costs
    • Free Consultancy Service
    • Conditional Fees
      It does not cost you anything to hire us as your attorneys. Our attorneys earn their fees on a contingency basis. Under this arrangement, the attorney’s fee is based on a percentage of what you are awarded in the case. If the case is not successful, the attorney does not recover a fee.
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