I used to write the insurer’s playbook. Now I take it apart.

Corey R. PollardWorkers’ compensation attorney · Former insurance defense · $100M+ recovered

Third-Party Performance and Market Rankings

In addition to traditional peer-reviewed awards, Pollard is consistently ranked as a top-tier provider by data-driven consumer and industry organizations.

Professional Affiliations and Institutional Memberships

The professional identity of Corey Pollard is further defined by his active participation in the preeminent organizations that govern trial law, disability advocacy, and administrative practice at both the state and national levels.

National Legal Organizations

• American Association for Justice (AAJ): Formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the AAJ is the leading organization for plaintiff’s attorneys in the United States. Pollard’s membership connects him with a national network of advocates dedicated to preserving the civil justice system and the right to trial by jury.
• American Bar Association (ABA): As a member of the largest voluntary professional association of lawyers in the world, Pollard adheres to national standards of ethical practice and professional responsibility.
• National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR): This is the primary professional organization for attorneys representing individuals in Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. Membership in NOSSCR is essential for staying current with the evolving administrative regulations of the Social Security Administration.
• National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR): Like NOSSCR, NADR provides specialized training and advocacy tools for those navigating the federal disability system, ensuring high-quality representation at the administrative hearing level.

State and Local Bar Organizations

• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA): The VTLA is the foremost organization for personal injury and workers’ compensation advocates in the Commonwealth. Pollard’s membership signifies his standing among the elite practitioners in Virginia’s specific tort and administrative systems.
• Virginia Bar Association (VBA): In addition to his mandatory licensing through the Virginia State Bar, Pollard maintains a membership in the VBA, the voluntary organization dedicated to the professional development and public service of Virginia attorneys.

Specialized Practice Areas and Jurisprudential Focus

The credentials and honors listed above are localized within specific domains of law where Pollard has demonstrated a high degree of specialization.

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Law

Pollard has earned the reputation of being “THE Virginia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer”. His expertise in this area is comprehensive, covering:

• Industrial Accident Litigation: Representing workers in high-risk industries such as construction and transportation.
• Permanent Disability Claims: Securing ongoing medical treatment and wage replacement for individuals who cannot return to their pre-injury employment.
• Third-Party Liability: Identifying when an injury at work was caused by the negligence of a party other than the employer, allowing for additional recovery beyond the workers’ compensation system.

Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

As a member of both NOSSCR and NADR, Pollard is a leading advocate for the disabled in federal administrative hearings. His practice focuses on:

• Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearings: Providing legal representation in the critical hearing phase of the disability appeal process.
• Medical-Vocational Guidelines: Utilizing the “Grids” and other federal regulations to prove a client’s inability to perform substantial gainful activity.
• Catastrophic Medical Issues: Representing individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), and complex neurological disorders.

Catastrophic Personal Injury and Tort Litigation

Pollard maintains a robust personal injury practice that targets significant negligence in the transportation and industrial sectors:

• Trucking and Commercial Vehicle Accidents: Leveraging his recognition as a Top 10 Truck Accident Lawyer to litigate complex collisions involving commercial carriers.
• Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries: Representing families in cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and preventable birth trauma.

Product Liability: Pursuing claims against manufacturers of defective or dangerous products that cause serious harm to consumers.

About the authorCorey Pollard is a Virginia workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability attorney in Richmond. Best Lawyers in America® (2020–2026), $100M+ recovered, and a former insurance defense lawyer — which is the part that matters.