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Deborah S. O'Toole 
Richmond, Virginia
Partner
phone (804) 320-9100
(800) 948-7160
fax (804) 330-3140
email dotoole@cowangates.com

Debbie is an experienced trial lawyer concentrating in civil litigation, including personal injury, professional liability, workers' compensation and employment law. She has been with the firm since 1978 practicing in both state and federal courts. Through her many years of practice, Debbie has developed a close relationship with clients who appreciated her dedication and excellent work on their behalf.

Debbie attended the College of William and Mary and received a B.S., with honors, from Virginia Commonwealth University. She received her J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond, where she served on the Law Review.

Debbie is active in professional and community service organizations including Virginia Victory Games (formerly Rainbow Games, Inc.), sponsors of athletic competition for physically handicapped youth, and LINC (Legal Information Network for Cancer) which provides pro bono legal services for cancer patients and their families. She also previously served on the Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association and as President of the Chesterfield County Bar Association.

Year Joined Organization:
1978
Areas of Practice:
Civil Litigation
Professional Liability
Workers Compensation
Employment Law
Estate Litigation
Litigation Percentage:
80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Virginia, 1976
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
J.D.
Law Review: University of Richmond Law Review


Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S., With Honors


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Chesterfield County Bar Association
President, 2004-2005


Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association
Executive Committee, 1997-2000


Richmond Bar Association
Publication Committee, 1999-2002


Virginia Trial Lawyers Association