What Marks & Harrison does

Marks & Harrison is a full-service personal injury law firm founded in 1911 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The firm represents individuals injured by negligence across 14+ practice areas including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, nursing home neglect, veterans' disability benefits, traumatic brain injury, product liability, and sexual assault. Its core deliverable is legal representation, conducted by a team of 34 attorneys and over 130 support personnel across 14 physical offices spanning Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, supported by in-house investigators and dedicated research attorneys. There is no proprietary technology platform; the firm's value proposition rests on attorney expertise (including former insurance defense attorneys), 115+ years of brand equity, and a cumulative track record of over $1 billion in client recoveries.

The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis: clients pay no upfront cost and the firm's compensation is an agreed percentage of recovery only if the case is won. Lead generation is driven by a community-led GTM motion combining 24/7 phone intake, free consultations, sports sponsorships (Washington Commanders, Fredericksburg Nationals, Richmond Flying Squirrels), an annual scholarship contest, bilingual English/Spanish support, and a content marketing program across web, blog, and video. Marketing channels are heavily top-of-funnel oriented and geographically concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic region. Ownership is private and family-held, with current president and managing partner James G. Harrison III — son of one of the founding partners — representing multi-generational continuity. The firm is recognized by U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers in America, and the National Trial Lawyers, but discloses no revenue, funding events, or external investors.

Name

Marks & Harrison

Legal name

Marks & Harrison

Website

https://marksandharrison.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Marks & Harrison is a Richmond, Virginia-based personal injury law firm founded in 1911, serving accident victims and negligence claimants across Virginia, D.C., and Maryland through 14 offices, 34 attorneys, and a contingency fee model with no upfront client cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Contingency fee attorneys
• Accident injury claims
• Workers compensation law
• Wrongful death litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee Legal Services: The firm operates on a contingency fee basis where clients pay nothing upfront. If the case is successfully resolved, the firm's fee is an agreed-upon percentage of the recovery. If the case is not won, the client owes no attorney's fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marks & Harrison is a full-service personal injury law firm that provides legal representation to individuals injured by accidents or negligence, handling claims across car, truck, motorcycle, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, nursing home neglect, traumatic brain injury, product liability, and veterans' disability matters. The firm is paid on a contingency-fee basis — clients owe no attorney's fee unless the case is successfully resolved — and offers free initial consultations through 14 offices in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.

Product overview

Marks & Harrison is a personal injury law firm that offers comprehensive legal services through a single unified offering: professional legal representation for accident victims and individuals harmed by negligence. The firm's practice areas include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, nursing home neglect, veterans' disability benefits, traumatic brain injuries, dog bites, product liability, and sexual assault cases. The firm operates 14 office locations throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., providing local attorneys who live in the communities they serve. Services are offered on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing upfront.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of car accidents pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage against at-fault drivers. Targeted at individuals injured in passenger vehicle collisions in Virginia, DC, and Maryland.
• Truck Accident Legal Services Specialized legal services for truck accident victims, including investigation of accident scenes, vehicle inspections, and examination of driver logs, maintenance records, and shipping documents to establish liability. Targeted at individuals injured in commercial trucking collisions.
• Workers' Compensation Legal Services Legal assistance for workers injured on the job seeking Virginia workers' compensation benefits for medical expenses and lost wages, including appeals of denied claims. Targeted at injured workers and employees facing disputes with employers and insurers.
• Medical Malpractice Legal Services Legal representation for patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication errors, and birth injuries. Targeted at patients and families seeking accountability for substandard medical care.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal action for families of deceased victims caused by another's negligence, pursuing damages for lost wages, medical expenses, funeral costs, and emotional suffering. Targeted at surviving family members of wrongful death victims.
• Motorcycle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for motorcyclists injured in accidents caused by other motorists, including cases involving product liability and poorly maintained roadways. Targeted at motorcyclists injured through no fault of their own.
• Premises Liability Legal Services Legal representation for victims injured on another person's property due to unsafe conditions or negligence by property owners. Targeted at individuals injured in slip-and-fall and other premises liability incidents.
• Nursing Home Neglect Legal Services Legal representation for elderly residents suffering from neglect or abuse in nursing homes, advocating for resident rights and proper care. Targeted at families of nursing home residents who have experienced neglect or abuse.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Legal Services Legal representation for victims of traumatic brain injuries caused by accidents, pursuing compensation for long-term medical care and rehabilitation. Targeted at TBI victims and their families.
• Veterans' Disability Benefits Legal Services Legal assistance for veterans seeking disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including support with claims and appeals. Targeted at veterans having trouble with VA disability benefits claims.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 billion recovered for clients
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Washington CommanderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarks & Harrison is a proud partner of the Washington Commanders NFL football team. The firm leverages this sponsorship for brand visibility and community engagement, with staff attending games and offering fans chances to win free tickets through social media promotions. The partnership aligns the firm's brand with professional sports and the 'Anybody. Anytime. Anywhere.' philosophy similar to taking on complex personal injury cases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Morgan & Morgan: The largest personal injury law firm in the United States, operating on a contingency-fee model across dozens of states. Directly comparable to Marks & Harrison in core practice areas (auto/truck accidents, premises liability, wrongful death) and GTM motion (mass-market advertising, free consultations).
• Allen & Allen: A long-established Virginia-based personal injury firm with multiple offices across the state. Directly comparable in geographic footprint, practice mix (car/truck accidents, wrongful death), contingency-fee model, and multi-generational regional brand presence.
• Breit Cantor Grana Buckner: A Virginia-based personal injury law firm with offices in Richmond and surrounding areas. Directly comparable in practice areas (car/truck accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice), contingency-fee model, and Virginia regional focus.
• Dulaney Lauer & Thomas: A Virginia personal injury firm operating multiple offices across the state with a contingency-fee model. Directly comparable in client base, case mix (vehicle accidents, wrongful death), and regional Virginia market positioning.
• Commonwealth Law Group: A Virginia-based plaintiff-side personal injury firm serving the Richmond and surrounding areas. Comparable in practice areas, contingency-fee pricing, and regional Mid-Atlantic focus.
• Geoff McDonald & Associates: A Virginia personal injury firm with a strong regional trial practice. Comparable in contingency-fee model, personal injury focus, and Virginia/DC-area client base.
• The Mottley Law Firm: A Mid-Atlantic plaintiff-side personal injury firm with contingency-fee representation across vehicle accident, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. Comparable in business model and target client demographics.
• Bralow Law Group: A Pennsylvania-based personal injury firm representing accident victims on contingency. Comparable in plaintiff-side PI focus and trial-driven case approach, with regional Mid-Atlantic overlap in service areas.
• Nixon Law Group: A Virginia personal injury firm focused on accident victims, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. Comparable in practice mix, contingency-fee model, and Virginia regional positioning.
• Rice, Murtha & Psoras: A Maryland-based personal injury law firm with offices across the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable in plaintiff-side PI practice, contingency-fee model, and overlapping service territory in the VA/DC/MD corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/marksandharrison
• Xx.com/mandhlaw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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