Allison Riddle is an associate attorney with Bean, Kinney & Korman, focusing her practice on commercial and civil litigation, employment defense, fraud on the government, and business divorce litigation. Allison’s unique experience in a variety of practice areas has allowed her to actively support business litigation, government contract disputes, and employment matters.
Allison is barred in Virginia and the District of Columbia and an active member of the Fairfax Bar Association (FBA). She currently serves on the FBA’s Young Lawyers Board and volunteers as an advisor to a local sorority chapter at George Mason University.
Beyond the Suit
Outside of the office, Allison enjoys scoping out great restaurants in the area (counts Restaurant Week as a personal hobby). She also loves walking her two dogs and capturing good photos of them (when they cooperate).
Education
George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 2018
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & University, B.A., 2015
Experience
Initiated a lawsuit by a subcontractor who was wrongfully cut-out of the contract. Upon prevailing in motions practice, the case was mediated to a successful resolution for the client.
Kara Macdonald v. Pruitt Title, LLC, et al.(11/02/2022) Defended a small business when a former employee accused the company of withholding her wages, even though she herself signed off on her commission. The case was mediated to a resolution.
Bar and Court Admissions
Virginia, 2018
Washington, D.C., 2023
Supreme Court of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Eastern District of Virginia Bankruptcy Court
Education
George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 2018
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & University, B.A., 2015
Clerkships
Law Clerk to the Honorable Bruce D. White, Fairfax County Circuit Court, 2018-2019
Law Clerk, Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Alexandria, 2017-2018
Awards and Honors
Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Business Litigation, 2024
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Business Litigation, 2024
Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law, 2021-2023
Virginia Business Legal Elite, Young Lawyer, 2022, Civil Litigation, 2023-2024
Wall Street Journal, Best Lawyers in DC, Ones to Watch, 2021
Affiliations
Fairfax Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division
Federal Bar Association, Qui tam section
Chi Omega Sorority Chapter, George Mason University – Personnel Advisor
