Dabney's clients rely on his extensive trial experience and deep knowledge of high-stakes litigation to help them efficiently resolve their most complex disputes, especially in the areas of patent infringement, product liability, and environmental litigation.
Dabney's broad litigation background and trial experience make him an effective courtroom advocate and a pragmatic strategic advisor. He efficiently manages highly complex cases and helps his clients meet their business objectives.
Dabney has served as lead counsel to clients on a wide range of matters, including dozens of patent infringement cases, as well as cutting-edge environmental disputes and product liability claims involving complex medical and technical issues. Dabney is particularly known for his experience in the "rocket docket" of the Eastern District of Virginia, which is regarded as the fastest-moving court in the U.S. His background also includes litigating complex construction defect cases, catastrophic personal injury litigation, and defending significant workers' compensation claims.
He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation categories since 2007, including Patent Litigation, Product Liability Litigation, and Commercial Litigation, and has been recognized as one of America's leading attorneys and ranked first band – Intellectual Property: Southern Virginia by Chambers USA since 2008.
In addition to his leadership in the legal field, Dabney has been active in his community, especially on issues of education, serving as a volunteer tutor in the Richmond Public Schools, as a pro bono counsel to the first charter elementary school in Virginia, and as a gubernatorial appointee to a committee studying innovation in K-12 education. He has also served as an elected member of the Virginia State Bar Council.
Virginia Rocket Docket Blog
07.01.24
EDVA Judge Trims Down Claims in Trademark Dispute Arising From Business Sale
Virginia Rocket Docket Blog
06.26.24
First Amendment Presumption of Access to Summary Judgment Filings Attaches Upon Filing
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06.17.24
Judge Cements Decision Clearing Cisco From $2.75B Ruling
Virginia Rocket Docket Blog
06.03.24
EDVA Judge Allows Pension Investment Expert to Testify in Class Action ERISA Case
Virginia Rocket Docket Blog
05.16.24
EDVA Judge Dismisses Negligence and Bailment Claims for Damage to Property Stored in Warehouse
Virginia Rocket Docket Blog
04.29.24
EDVA Dismisses Challenge to Virginia Statute on Broadband Access