Dannel C. Duddy
Super Lawyers®Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
Products Liability Lawyers in Roanoke, VA in Roanoke, VA
Education
Legal Education
- Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia, 2006
- J.D.
- Law Journal: Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Editor
Non Legal Education
- North Carolina State University, B.A., 2003
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
- Representative Clients
- Represented a global manufacturer of medical sling lifts in a products liability action arising from the fall and subsequent death of a nursing home resident resulting in a favorable settlement prior to trial.
- Represented a bowl mill manufacturer in a wrongful death action arising out of the replacement of worn-out bearings, resulting in a settlement for nuisance value.
- Represented an overhead electrical line contractor in a severe electrocution case resulting in a favorable settlement prior to trial.
- Represented a battery manufacturer and distributor in a $1.1 million property damage claim resulting in a favorable settlement prior to trial.
- Represented a general contractor in a personal injury suit arising out of the alleged improper location of a curb near a grocery store exit with claimed damages of $3.5 million, resulting in a favorable settlement at mediation.
- Represented a major gas utility company in a personal injury action arising out of significant burns to a construction worker, allegedly due to the improper installation of gas distribution pipes, resulting in a favorable settlement at mediation.
- Represented the manufacturer of a fish stick slicing machine in a personal injury action arising out of the partial loss of use of a hand while cleaning the machine, resulting in summary judgment and dismissal.
- Represented a fire suppression system installer in a $300,000 construction dispute involving the alleged failure to place insulation over sprinkler system and resulting frozen and burst pipes and significant water damage to large retirement facility, resulting in a favorable settlement prior to summary judgment hearing on liquidated damages.
- Represented a major construction equipment retailer in the protest of a Virginia Department of Transportation award of a contract worth $25 million, resulting in the reversal of a prior award and a new award to the client.
- Represented a major construction equipment rental agency in a $2 million personal injury products liability suit arising out of significant leg crush injuries from a collapsed man-lift, resulting in a favorable settlement prior to trial.
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Richmond Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
- Defense Research Institute, Products Liability Committee, Children’s Products Litigation Specialized Litigation Group (Chair (2020 – present), Vice-Chair (2018 – 2020), Marketing Chair (April 2016 – February 2018))
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Dannel C. Duddy |
| Firm | Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman |
| Address | Roanoke, VA, 310 First Street SW, Suite 310, Roanoke, VA |
| Phone | 540-934-7806 |
| Phone | 804-747-6085 |
| Website | www.hccw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |