Yvonne T. Griffin Yvonne T. Griffin Yvonne T. Griffin is a trial lawyer who practices only law for injured persons. Although she has been practicing law since 1988, for the past ten years she has done nothing but injury law. During that time, she has handled thousands of personal injury cases. She handles vehicle accidents, bodily injury, wrongful death, animal bites and medical malpractice. Resume
YVONNE T. GRIFFIN
Tucker Griffin Barnes, PC
307 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, 1988, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Master of Business Administration, 1985, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
Bachelor of Arts, 1980, Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, GA

EMPLOYMENT
1993 to present, Tucker Griffin Barnes, Charlottesville, VA partner, 1997 to present
1991 to March 1993, stay at home mother, Taegu, South Korea
1988 through November 1990, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Hampton, VA
1982 through 1985, Teacher of the Gifted, Leesburg, LA
1980 through 1982, Teacher of the Gifted, Madison, GA

PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury, including: Motor Vehicle Collisions, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical and Dental Malpractice, Animal Bites, Slip and Fall Litigation.
Since 1996 I have practiced only in the area of personal injury.

ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
1988 to present: Virginia State Bar; 1993 to present: Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association, Executive Committee 2004-2007; 1995 to present: Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association, 2002 Web Site Committee, 2003-2004 Public Affairs Committee, 2004-2005 Chair of Professional Negligence Section, 2004-2006 Board of Governors, 2005 Governor at Large; 2005 CLE Committee; 2004 Annual Convention Committee; 1988 to present: American Bar Association; 1995 to present: Association of Trial Lawyers of America; 1996 to present Thomas Jefferson Inns of Court, 2004 to 2006, Program Director; 2002 to present: member VTLA 1200 Club.

1998 and 1999, Board Member, Toy Lift Foundation, Secretary 1999; 1999 to 2005, Board Member, Albemarle County Police Foundation, President in 2003; 2003 to present, Board of Trustees, Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Vice-President 2004 – 2005, Secretary 2006; Peace Lutheran Church

ACTIVITIES
1998 and 1999 participated in Toy Lift; 1999 to 2005 sponsored table for the Annual Albemarle County Police Foundation Banquet; 1996 to present sponsored the Heritage Repertory Theatre at UVA; 2000 sole sponsor of July 4th fireworks for Charlottesville; 2001 to present sponsor July 4th fireworks for Charlottesville; 1994 through present sponsor Four County Players; 2003 through present sponsored team for MS Walk a thon; 2003 recipient of first Annual “Family Friendly Business” Award from Youth, Child & Family Services; 2004 local representative to national MS convention; 2000 through 2004 sponsor of First Night Virginia, 2000 sole sponsor for “hands 2000” display; 2000 to present Adopt a Highway sponsor; sponsor Live Arts Theatre; sponsor New Lyric Theatre; 2005 sole sponsor for Bicycle Helmet program for VTLA; 2004 co-chaired VTLA Annual Paralegal Seminar; 2003 and 2004 participated in Justice Day with VTLA; 2005 coordinated two telephone CLE programs for VTLA; 2005 Speaker at VTLA’s annual Evidence Seminar; 1996 to present sponsor of The Paramount; 1998 and 1999 sponsored give away of infant car seats; 2005 Sponsored “Gimme Shelter” concert for Hurricane Katrina Victims; 2005 sponsored table for the Women Against MS luncheon; 1993 to present provide pro bono services to local Legal Aid Society; 2004 provided pro bono services to FOCUS Women’s Center; 2003 Piedmont Little League Team Sponsor.