About Marks & Harrison · Washington
Marks & Harrison is one of the oldest and largest personal injury law firms in Virginia, founded in 1911 in Richmond by David A. Harrison, Jr. With more than a century of continuous practice, the firm now operates 14 staffed offices across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and is led by a team of more than 30 attorneys and over 100 support staff, including former insurance claims adjusters, former law enforcement investigators, and bilingual team members. The Washington, D.C. office is located in the heart of the city on K Street NW and serves injury victims throughout the District and the surrounding metro area.
Marks & Harrison has represented injured people and their families since 1911, beginning in Richmond, Virginia, and has since grown into a regional practice serving clients across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The firm specializes entirely in plaintiff-side personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability cases, and the firm states plainly that it does not represent the insurance industry or big business — only individuals and families. Its legal team includes more than 30 attorneys, over 100 staff members, three dedicated research attorneys, ten investigators (including bilingual staff and former law enforcement), and former claims adjusters, allowing the firm to handle cases end-to-end from intake through trial. The Washington, D.C. office sits at 1003 K Street NW, Suite 404, near Mount Vernon Square and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and is easily reached via the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center or Metro Center Metro stations. The office serves the entire D.C. metro area — including Anacostia, NOMA, Deanwood, Capitol Hill, Truxton Circle, Eckington, Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, and Adams Morgan — as well as Northern Virginia and Maryland. Marks & Harrison has recovered over $1 billion for clients across its history and offers free, confidential consultations on a contingency-fee basis, with no fees unless the case is won. The firm also runs community initiatives such as the Marks & Harrison Scholarship at the University of Richmond School of Law, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, the WE CARE Festival, and 'Casual for a Cause' giving campaigns.
- In business
- Founded 1911 (over 115 years)
- Owner
- Founded by David A. Harrison, Jr.
- Serves
- Washington, D.C. metro area (Anacostia, NOMA, Deanwood, Capitol Hill, Truxton Circle, Eckington, Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, plus Northern Virginia and Maryland), with 14 staffed offices across Virginia, D.C., and Maryland
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (158 reviews on LegalRank for the Washington DC office); firm-wide Richmond HQ 4.7/5 (429 reviews on LegalRank)
About Marks & Harrison — A Century of Personal Injury Practice
Marks & Harrison was founded in 1911 by David A. Harrison, Jr. in Richmond, Virginia, and has been in continuous practice for more than 115 years. Today the firm is one of the largest personal injury law firms in Virginia, with 34+ attorneys and more than 130 support personnel focused exclusively on representing injured individuals and families in injury, wrongful death, and workers' compensation matters. The firm is explicit that it does not represent the insurance industry or big business — it represents people.
- Founded in 1911 in Richmond, Virginia
- Founder: David A. Harrison, Jr.
- Three generations of family practice history
- Headquarters in Richmond, VA; 14 offices across VA, D.C., and MD
- Recovered more than $1 billion for clients
- 34+ attorneys firm-wide; 130+ support staff
Washington, D.C. Office
The D.C. office of Marks & Harrison is located at 1003 K Street NW, Suite 404, Washington, DC 20001, between 10th and 11th Streets NW near Mount Vernon Square and just a few blocks from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The office is accessible by Metro via Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center (Yellow and Green lines) or Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Silver, and Red lines), with street parking and nearby garages available for drivers.
- Address: 1003 K Street NW, Suite 404, Washington, DC 20001
- Phone: (202) 839-9286
- Email: [email protected]
- Closest Metro: Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center (Yellow/Green)
- Also served by Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Silver/Red)
- Free consultations offered in office, at home, or at the hospital
Practice Areas in Washington, D.C.
The Washington, D.C. office handles the full range of personal injury matters for clients throughout the District and the surrounding metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. The firm is particularly skilled at navigating Washington D.C.'s strict contributory negligence rule and pursues the full spectrum of injury cases from minor collisions to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents
- Scooter accidents
- Uninsured / underinsured motorist claims
- Bus, boating, and train accidents
- Premises liability (slip and fall)
- Wrongful death
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Workers' compensation
- Veterans' disability benefits
- Defective and dangerous products
- Animal attacks and dog bites
- Catastrophic injuries — spinal cord, traumatic brain, burns
- Drug-overdose injury cases
The Legal Team
Marks & Harrison's Washington, D.C. representation is backed by 30+ personal injury attorneys and 100+ staff members, including three dedicated research attorneys, ten investigators, former law enforcement officers, and former insurance claims adjusters. The firm's bilingual intake team and bilingual investigator help Spanish-speaking clients access the same free consultation and case evaluation as English-speaking clients.
- More than 30 personal injury attorneys
- More than 100 support staff
- Three research attorneys dedicated to case preparation
- Ten investigators including former law enforcement and former claims adjusters
- Bilingual investigators and intake staff
- Night and weekend staff for 24/7 responsiveness
- Specialized intake department
Client Bill of Rights & Contingency Fees
Marks & Harrison publishes a Client Bill of Rights guaranteeing that clients are treated with respect, care, and compassion. Cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis: clients pay nothing up front, and if the firm does not win the case, the client owes no attorney's fee. The firm offers free, confidential consultations and will meet clients at the most convenient location — the K Street office, the client's home, the client's workplace, or even the hospital.
- No fees unless the case is won
- Free, confidential initial consultations
- Flexible meeting locations (office, home, hospital)
- 24/7 availability via night and weekend staff
- Prompt response from specialized intake department
Communities Served Around Washington, D.C.
From its K Street office, Marks & Harrison serves injured residents across the entire Washington, D.C. metro area, including neighborhoods throughout the District as well as clients in Virginia and Maryland. The office regularly represents people injured in Anacostia, NOMA, Deanwood, Capitol Hill, Truxton Circle, Eckington, Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, and Adams Morgan, and across the broader D.C./Virginia/Maryland region.
- Anacostia
- NOMA
- Deanwood
- Capitol Hill
- Truxton Circle
- Eckington
- Columbia Heights
- Dupont Circle
- Adams Morgan
- All of D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland
Community Involvement & Giving
Beyond the courtroom, Marks & Harrison maintains an active community-giving program firm-wide. Staff participate in a 'Casual for a Cause' initiative — paying a small fee to dress casually on Fridays — with proceeds going to holiday gifts, meals, and charitable drives for families throughout Virginia. The firm also supports the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, sponsors the annual WE CARE Festival at Fifth Street Baptist Church in Richmond, partners with Worthdays to celebrate children in foster care, supports the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Clearinghouse, and contributes to the Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC) and the Charlottesville Free Clinic.
- Casual for a Cause — yearlong staff giving program
- Salvation Army Angel Tree program — adopted 14 Angels in a recent year
- WE CARE Festival sponsor (Wellness, Education, Community Awareness, Resident Empowerment)
- Worthdays for the Holidays partnership (foster-care children)
- Greater Richmond Bar Foundation / Pro Bono Clearinghouse support
- Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC)
- Charlottesville Free Clinic volunteer meals
- RivahFest in Tappahannock — child identification kits
- Marks & Harrison Scholarship at University of Richmond School of Law
Client Testimonials
Client reviews featured on the firm's website and third-party review sites praise the firm's responsiveness, communication, and case results. Verified Google reviewers include Louisa Mauck, Nathan Buttgen, L. Jones, and others, with independent LegalRank aggregations showing a 4.8/5 rating across 158 reviews for the Washington, D.C. office and 4.7/5 across 429 reviews for the Richmond headquarters.
- "Marks and Harrison really cares about their clients! Highly recommend reaching out if you've been in an accident! They'll get the results you want!" — Louisa Mauck (Google)
- "We used Marks and Harrison after my son's car accident. They were very hard working and we had a favorable decision on our case… Very satisfied with our service." — Nathan Buttgen (Google)
- "From the day I contacted the firm, I felt that they had my best interests in mind… I highly recommend this firm!"
- "When a truck driver crashed into my car and turned my life upside down, Marks & Harrison made things right. They took care of everything so I could focus on getting well." — Charles W.
- "I would not have the outcome that I did without all their support and hard work!" — Vickie Thompson
How to Get Started
Injury victims in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding region can begin with a free, no-obligation case review by calling (202) 839-9286, emailing [email protected], or filling out the online contact form on the firm's website. The firm can meet at the K Street office, the client's home, the office, or the hospital. There is no financial risk — clients pay nothing unless the firm wins the case.
- Call: (202) 839-9286
- Email: [email protected]
- Online contact form at marksandharrison.com
- Visit: 1003 K Street NW, Suite 404, Washington, DC 20001
- No obligation, no upfront cost, no fee unless you win