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Donald Marcari Attorney Profile


Don Marcari

866.866.VETS
Email: overuled@aol.com

My years of military experience and the suffering I have seen have sharpened my resolve to champion injured veterans' interests and obtain for them the benefits they so greatly need and deserve. I am absolutely invested in zealous advocacy for my clients, many of whom are in dire circumstances.
— Don Marcari

Donald Marcari began his legal career as a U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Trial Team Attorney. As a young JAG attorney he represented a U.S. Marine stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba which became the basis for the movie A Few Good Men. The story exemplifies the lengths to which Don will go to protect his clients' rights and obtain the justice they deserve.

Don is a long-time fighter for injured veterans and their families, helping to ensure they receive the benefits they have a legal right to. Additionally, he continues to defend select members of our military service in courts-martial and administrative proceedings.

Since 1985, he has been helping injured people throughout North Carolina and Virginia, concentrating on plaintiff personal injury law and civil litigation. Don is a highly recognized attorney who has tried more than 200 jury trials. He represented clients whose cases became the foundation for the movie The Paula Coughlin Story and the book The Story of the U.S. Navy's Tailhook Scandal.

Awards recognizing Don Marcari's legal achievements include:

Lawyer Donald Marcari | Top Attorney Personal Injury

 

Admitted to Practice:

Don Marcari is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), Eastern District Court of North Carolina, and the North Carolina and Virginia state bar associations.

Appearances:

Don lectures at law schools, bar associations and continuing legal education seminars. He has been retained as an expert to testify in legal malpractice cases and selected as a mediator or arbitrator in numerous civil litigation cases. Over the years, Don has appeared on television shows including "Unsolved Mysteries," "A Current Affair" and "The Montel Williams Show."

Community Service:

In addition to his many professional obligations, Don still manages to make time to give back to the community. Don directs the mock trial teams and serves as a judge for senior projects for two Virginia Beach high schools. Both schools have honored him with the Virginia Beach Partnership in Education Award. In 2009, Don was presented with the Volunteer of the Year award at Princess Anne High School for his commitment and dedication to the students. He also spent time educating students on basic legal principles through The Road to Virginia Justice program.

Memberships & Affiliations:

His extensive experience handling diverse types of personal injury cases, his strong belief in personal responsibility and his community commitment has led to Don's selection to the following committees and boards:

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Fellowship of the Litigation Counsel of America
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: Board of Governors, Chairman; Committee on Professionalism and Ethics, Governmental Key Contacts Committee and Vice Chairman of the Litigation Support Committee
  • Virginia Beach Bar Association: General District Court Liaison Committee
  • Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America: National Advisory Board
  • North Carolina Advocate for Justice: Educational Committee
  • Artistic American Veterans: Board of Directors
  • The Brain Injury Association in both Virginia and North Carolina
  • Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association
  • Practical Care Home Health, Inc.: Professional Advisory Committee
  • Volunteer Hampton Roads: Co-Chairman
  • Great Neck Athletic Association: VP Board of Director, Girls basketball commissioner and the Head coach for advanced soccer, basketball, baseball and football (where his team won the city championship)

Education:

  • Campbell University School of Law (1982-1985) Juris Doctor. Class standing: Top 3%; Bureau of National Affairs award for Outstanding Progress 3rd Year; ABA Local Government Award; Case writer with published articles for Campbell Law Observer; ABA Liaison Special Committee on Housing and Urban Development.
  • Appalachian State University (1979-1980) Master of Arts, Public Administration. Honor Graduate.
  • Appalachian State University (1975-1979) Bachelor of Science, Political Science. Minor: Business Administration. Dean's List.

Let us stand up for you — contact VA benefits lawyer Don Marcari

If you encounter an uphill battle with the VA to obtain benefits that are rightfully yours, contact Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, P.C. Someone is always available to talk to you, even if you cannot come to our offices.

There are no up-front charges. You pay no fees unless we win your claim for benefits.

Because there is no requirement that your attorney live in your region or even in your state, you can leverage our knowledge and experience regardless of where you live or where your VA benefits claim is filed.