Geoff McDonald founded Geoff McDonald & Associates in 1992 after seeing a need in Virginia to help injured people receive honest treatment from insurance companies, both in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. Having grown up on military bases around the world, Geoff understands what it is to be the outsider looking for a fair chance—he dedicates his practice to making sure his clients are given respect from insurance companies and get the compensation they deserve.
Practicing mainly workers’ compensation law, Jamie Lynn Karek has been working with Geoff McDonald & Associates for more than three years. She has seen first-hand the relationship between employer and employee—she comes from a blue-collar family, her father was part of a union, and she was the first in her family to go to college—and she is dedicated to improving the Virginia system and protecting the rights of local workers.
After obtaining an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, Dana Charback pursued her Juris Doctor at Florida Coastal School of Law. Now, as a personal injury attorney at Geoff McDonald & Associates, Dana has a detail-oriented and organized approach to her law practice.
Jonathan Halperin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from George Washington University before attending Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. He has been a lawyer for almost 20 years and takes a thorough, thoughtful, and aggressive approach toward advocating for his clients in product liability, medical malpractice, and other serious personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Seth has worked with the Legal Aid Justice Center—Pro Bono Housing Project to provide free legal representation for individuals with lower income or those living in Section 8 housing. Seth's work with the Legal Aid Justice Center focuses exclusively on landlord-tenant disputes, and he has received recognition for exemplary pro bono service in association with this representation.
Ben Andrews attended undergraduate school at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He then pursued his Juris Doctorate from American University in Washington, D.C. While there, Ben was a National Merit Scholar and acted as Articles Editor for the American University International Law Review.
Before pursuing her Juris Doctorate at Florida Coastal School of Law, where she graduated cum laude, Erin attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with honors. While receiving her education, Erin volunteered free legal services in juvenile law matters through the Florida Coastal School of Law Juvenile Law Clinic and Teen Court.
Whether you’ve been hurt in an accident or injured on the job, our Richmond accident lawyers are ready to help. Just Call Geoff! At Geoff McDonald & Associates, we have a staff of Virginia injury attorneys and case workers who know the law and will guide you through every step of the legal process. Call (804) 888-8888 or fill out an online consultation form and get your free case review today.
