A. William Charters

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A. William Charters: Attorney with Goodman Allen Donnelly
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Charters' practice as a high profile litigator with one of the largest professional liability defense firms in the Commonwealth of Virginia underscores the tremendous experience he brought to the firm when he joined as a Shareholder in 2003. As an active duty Major in the United States Army from 1980-1991, Mr. Charters gained invaluable experience in health care litigation in positions he held throughout the United States, including the Pentagon, Fort Bliss and the United States Military Academy. In both Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, the focus of Mr. Charters practice is in the areas of Professional Liability Defense, Workers' Compensation, Real Estate, Products Liability and Complex Litigation. He is a frequent lecturer to health care providers on the topics of health care and medical malpractice defense.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Products Liability
  • Drugs and Medical Devices Product Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Medical Staff Credentialing
  • Military Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Dartmouth College, A.B., cum laude, 1976; Dartmouth College, A.B., with high distinction, 1976; Georgetown University, M.L.T., 1987; Georgetown University, Federal Taxation, 1987
Law School Attended:
Syracuse University, J.D., 1979; The Judge Advocate General School Army, LL.M., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, New York; 1991, Virginia; 1995, North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of New York, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Memberships:
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia and North Carolina Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar; North Carolina State Bar; Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys.
Military:
Major, U.S. Army, 1980-1990
Birth Information:
Syracuse, New York, July 7, 1954
ISLN:
908431784

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (22 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/09/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/08/14 in Trial Practice

    First rate advocate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/02/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/27/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/25/14 in General Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/25/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Bill Charters is an excellent attorney of high ethical standards. He handles complex litigation on a routine basis, and possesses outstanding trial skills. He is known for civility among the Bar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/25/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/24/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/13/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Bill has the highest level of commitment to his clients and the law, while being professional in every setting.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/07/14 in Medical Malpractice

    Excellent attorney. Well prepared and straight dealing.

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