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Blankingship & Keith’s M. Barkley Horn Named Among 21 Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Up & Coming Lawyers”

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September 3, 2025

Blankingship & Keith, P.C. announces that attorney M. Barkley Horn has been named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Up & Coming Lawyers, recognizing attorneys in their first 10 years of practice for standout legal work and achievements, leadership, and service to the profession.

Barkley focuses on personal injury matters, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex liability disputes. “Clients trust Barkley because she combines empathy with rigorous advocacy. She prepares every case as if it will be tried—and this early-career honor reflects the substance behind that approach: smart strategy, crisp writing, and a skill set that belies her years of practice,” said Peter S. Everett, Principal and Co-Leader of the Personal Injury Practice.

Barkley joined Blankingship & Keith in 2022 after clerking for the Hon. Daniel E. Ortiz on the Court of Appeals of Virginia. She earned her J.D. from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School in 2021 and a B.A. from George Washington University. She is very actively involved in her local bar association and community engagement efforts at the firm.

“I’m grateful to be part of a firm and practice group that have accelerated my development as a young attorney,” said Barkley Horn. “I’m grateful to my mentors and colleagues who have guided me, and excited to be named among such a talented group of attorneys as I continue building my practice in Virginia.”

Visit Barkley’s firm profile and the firm’s Personal Injury practice for more information.

 



About Blankingship & Keith, P.C.

Blankingship & Keith is a Virginia law firm based in Fairfax, representing clients across the Commonwealth and the District of Columbia. The firm handles personal injury, civil litigation, appellate matters, education law, family law, real estate and leasing, and other complex disputes, combining trial experience with business-minded counsel. Learn more at blankingshipandkeith.com.

 

Media Contact:Craig Schultz, Marketing & Business Development Managercschultz@bklawva.com • 703.691.1235

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