Strategic Advocacy. Proven Results
University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 2015
University of North Carolina, B.A., Political Science & Dramatic Art, 2012
Supreme Court of Virginia, 2015
Eastern District of Virginia, 2023
Western District of Virginia, 2023
Fredericksburg Bar Association, 2015-present
The Virginia Bar Association, 2015-present
The Virginia State Bar, 2015-present
Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association, 2024-present
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2023-present
Up & Coming Lawyer, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2024
National Champion, San Diego Defense Lawyers Trial Advocacy Tournament, 2014
Finalist, American Association for Justice Regional Trial Advocacy Tournament, 2013
DMAS Liens Update: Utilizing the New Procedure Outlined in Sec. 8.01-66.9:2, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (“VTLA”) Annual Convention, 2025
Liens in Personal Injury Actions, Ch. 6: Medicare Reimbursement and Compliance, Liens in Personal Injury Actions, 4th ed., LexisNexis, 2024
Medicare Liens, VTLA May Tort Seminar, 2024
Queen’s Gambit – Where Chess Mentality and Theater Inform Trial Strategy, VTLA Young Lawyers Retreat, 2024
Creating Empathy & Unlocking Information – Using Improv & Theater Techniques to Improve Your Practice, VTLA Advanced Auto Retreat, 2023
Conducting Thorough Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation, NBI Virginia Personal Injury Bootcamp, 2023
Bad Faith, NBI Auto Injury Claims in Virginia, 2023
Tips for the Unwary in Medicare & Medicaid, VTLA Annual Convention and VTLA Paralegal Seminar, 2023
GDC Judges Panel, Moderator, VTLA Advanced Auto Retreat, 2023
Killing Me Softly: The Impact of Party Deaths on Litigation, UIM & 2206 Settlements, VTLA Annual Convention, 2022
Danielle B. Kent is a partner in Thomas, Thomas & Hafer’s Richmond, Virginia office and a member of the firm’s general liability practice group.
Danielle’s experience spans all aspects of complex litigation, starting with case evaluation through a negotiated resolution or trial, and working directly with clients through high stakes and often emotional matters. Her seasoned trial attorney mindset coupled with her rich theater background, allow her to bring confidence and poise to her role as litigator for all clients.
Before joining the firm, Danielle spent ten years working for a well-respected Virginia Plaintiff’s personal injury firm.
Danielle is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and will confirm that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Outside of the office, Danielle enjoys golf, tennis, and spending time with her husband, Brad, as well as their son and two dogs.
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