John P. Dunnigan
Associate | Richmond »

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John P. Dunnigan
Associate | Richmond »
Prior to joining Harman Claytor, John served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Beverly W. Snukals of the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond. His practice focuses on general defense litigation, including areas of transportation, premises, products, and civil rights litigation. John’s experience also includes representing state and local governments and their employees throughout the Commonwealth. Further, John has assisted in authoring various publications, including the Virginia Civil Benchbook for Judges and Lawyers.
Professional Honors & Activities
- Richmond Bar Association
- Communications Committee member (2020 – present)
- Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
- Defense Research Institute
- Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Inn of Court
- Virginia Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (2023)
- Personal Injury – General: Defense
Publications
- Co-Editor, Virginia Civil Benchbook for Judges and Lawyers (2019-2020 ed.)
- Author, Bargaining Towards Equality: The Effects of Implicit Bias Training on Plea-Bargaining, 21 RICH. PUB.
INT. L. REV. 341 (2018) - Co-Author, Personal Injury from A to Z: Damages Pt. 1 & 2, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE (Sept. 2017)
Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2015
- University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2018
- Richmond Public Interest Law Review, Manuscripts Editor
- Moot Court Board, Member
Bar & Court Admissions
- Virginia State Bar, 2018
- United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit