Kari J. La Fratta

ari is a trial attorney in the Charlottesville office of Allen & Allen with a background in insurance and medical malpractice defense. Kari understands the importance of effective communication, both in her relationships with clients and in the courtroom. She focuses her practice on personal injury cases and is dedicated to fighting for the seriously injured. Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Kari represented defendants and insurance companies in cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, premises liability, and products liability. Her background gives her unique insight into how insurance companies handle personal injury claims. Further, Kari has experience in federal court, having argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on an issue that was ultimately considered by the United States Supreme Court. Kari has been named by Super Lawyers as a Virginia Rising Star from 2020 to 2023. She was a double-major in Economics and Political Science at the University of Georgia. She earned her J.D. at the University of Richmond School of Law, where she was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board. Kari grew up in southwest Virginia, where she was very involved in high school athletics. She has held state records in both basketball and volleyball. In her free time, she enjoys snow skiing, golfing, scuba diving, boating, and travel.