Corey Pollard is the managing partner of Jenkins Block & Associates‘ Richmond office and heads the Virginia Workers’ Compensation department of the firm. Mr. Pollard focuses his practice on representing individuals who have suffered injuries at work or through the fault of others, including car accident, motorcycle wreck, construction accident, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. And when these personal injuries and other medical conditions lead to problems in the workplace or permanent health impairments, Mr. Pollard helps individuals obtain the monetary awards they deserve through state and federal employment law and Social Security Disability. Born and raised in Newport News, Virginia, Mr. Pollard grew up in a construction family. A graduate of Menchville High School, where he was a Virginia High School League (VHSL) State Champion in Swimming, Mr. Pollard earned his Bachelor’s Degree with honors from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. While in college, Mr. Pollard was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity. Mr. Pollard obtained his J.D. with honors from the University of Richmond School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pollard was selected as a member of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public and Interest. He was also selected as member of the school’s Client Counseling & Negotiation Board after winning the Environmental Negotiation Competition in 2007. Prior to joining Jenkins Block & Associates, Mr. Pollard worked as an insurance defense attorney where he gained valuable experience and training while representing many of the nation’s largest employers and insurance carriers. Now he uses that experience to represent individuals who sustained personal injuries and disability and to fight back against insurance companies and their tactics. Mr. Pollard’s wife, Leigh, is a Human Resources Manager who provides “real world” advice and insight on employment and labor law matters. The Pollards have two children, Knox and Rivers, who keep them busy and running around, and a 5-pound dog named Simba. They are members of Bon Air Baptist Church. In his spare time, Mr. Pollard enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, and playing pickup basketball and golf. When he is in the mood for punishment, he roots for his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins.

George Naylor has been litigating personal injury cases exclusively since 2004. Having tried over 55 Circuit Court jury trials and hundreds of trials in General District Court, George’s extensive trial experience serves as a great advantage to his clients when assessing the settlement value of their claims or when going to trial if the insurance company does not make a reasonable offer. Prior to joining Blank & Marcus, George spent many years representing Defendants on behalf of insurance companies. From that experience, George knows how the insurance companies will evaluate his clients’ claims and how best to maximize the value of those claims in the eyes of the insurance adjusters. George’s prior experience analyzing and litigating insurance coverage issues also ensures that every possible dollar of insurance coverage is available to compensate his clients. George works hard on behalf of his clients and is not afraid to take on the insurance companies at trial to make sure his clients receive what they may deserve to compensate them for their injuries.

Robert ("Bob") Adams has spent the entirety of his legal career exclusively representing injured people in medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and other personal injury claims. These people include civilian employees under the Defense Base Act, longshore workers, and those injured by exposure to asbestos and Agent Orange. He has represented people injured by serious motor vehicle accidents and families grieving a wrongful death. Mr. Adams has widely represented injured persons in claims pending in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, in the U. S. District Courts for the District of Columbia and the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia and Fourth Circuit, in the Virginia Court of Appeals, in the Virginia Supreme Court, in numerous Virginia Circuit Courts, in the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, in the District of Columbia Office of Workers' Compensation, in the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, and in the U. S. Department of Labor Benefits Review Board. Contact Mr. Adams for a consultation at no cost to you. Personal Note: I have lived in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area since 1969. My wife and I have three adult children and two grandchildren.

Michael J. Shevlin is an accomplished trial attorney and principal at Shevlin Smith, P.C., where he represents individuals and families in complex medical malpractice and personal injury matters throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C. A Northern Virginia native, Michael has devoted his entire legal career to advocating for people harmed by negligence, including victims of car accidents, catastrophic injuries, birth injuries, and wrongful death. He earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1989 and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1992. Admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia, Michael brings more than three decades of legal experience to cases involving serious injuries and complex questions of medical negligence. Michael has earned extensive recognition from his peers and the legal community, including annual selections to Best Lawyers in America since 2008, Virginia Super Lawyers since 2008, and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers since 2009. Best Lawyers named him the 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Washington, D.C. in Personal Injury Litigation and the 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Washington, D.C. in Medical Malpractice Law. He has also received Martindale-Hubbell's AV peer rating and recognition from America's Top 100 Attorneys and America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. Beyond the courtroom, Michael has served in leadership roles with the Fairfax County Bar Association, spoken at continuing legal education programs, and authored or co-authored publications addressing medical negligence and personal injury law. Clients seeking representation for a serious injury or medical negligence claim can call 703-591-0067 or contact Shevlin Smith, P.C. at 10513 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Tara L. Umbrino, Esq. is the founding attorney of Valor Injury Law and an experienced civil litigator who represents people and families affected by serious injuries. She has extensive experience handling jury and bench trials and previously led personal injury matters at some of the country's largest law firms. Tara advocates for clients in cases involving Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Wrongful Death. Tara founded Valor Injury Law to provide injured clients with personalized, compassionate, and determined representation during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. She has a particular interest in cases affecting women and children, including daycare injuries, food allergy incidents, sexual misconduct, salon injuries, and medical spa injuries. In addition to her legal practice, Tara serves as a Guardian ad Litem in personal injury matters, regularly presents continuing legal education programs, and serves as an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. To learn more about how Tara and Valor Injury Law can help, contact the firm to schedule a consultation.

With over two decades of experience, Mr. Mullen advises clients on a broad spectrum of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, securities, and government investigations. His practice spans federal, state, and local matters, drawing on significant experience in both private practice and public service. He represents clients—including Fortune 500 companies—across industries such as energy, environment, healthcare, finance, railroads, aviation, real estate development, and land use.