GuynnMemmer&Dillon
Victor S. ("Dinny") Skaff, III
Telephone: (540) 387-2320
Fax: (540) 389-2350
E-mail: victor.skaff@gmdlawfirm.com
Dinny Skaff is an experienced litigator who represents individuals, corporations, insurance companies and their insureds in cases involving general liability, personal injury, premises liability, products liability, and other matters. Dinny also represents individuals in family law matters to include divorce, custody, and support. He is trained in Collaborative Practice, a new way of resolving divorce issues without going to court.
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia State Bar, 1996
- United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, 1996, J.D.
- Slippery Rock University, 1992, M.S.
- West Virginia University, 1989, B.S.J.
Published Work, Articles, and Presentations:
- Contributing Editor, Virginia Section, Tort Law Desk Reference – A Fifty State Compendium (2003 – 2010)
- "Recent Jury Verdicts: Aberration or Trend?" (VSB Litigation News – Winter 2010)
- "Accountants to Veterinarians – Professional Liability A Concern" – (Blue Ridge Business Journal – March 16, 2006)
- "How to Try a Case in General District Court" – Virginia CLE -- 2001
Awards:
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America (Litigation - 2012 and 2013)
- Designated as Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine (2005, 2006, 2010 and 2011)
- Received the Pro Bono award from Piedmont Legal Services for Having Contributed the Most Pro Bono Hours (1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002)
Professional Associations, Memberships and Community Service
- Leadership Roanoke Valley, Class of 2009
- Board of Directors, Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley (2008-Present)
- Board of Directors, Downtown Learning Center (2007-2010)
- Ted Dalton American Inn of Court (2006 – 2009)
- Member, Virginia Bar Association
- VBA/YLD Executive Council, Roanoke Pro Bono Hotline (1999 – 2003)
- VBA Lifestyle Balance Committee (2006-2008)
- VBA Town Hall Committee, Roanoke (2000-2003)
- President, The Gardens of Cotton Hill Homeowner’s Association (2004 – 2006)
- Young Heroes Planning Committee (2004-2006)
- Member, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
- Chair, VADA Products Liability Section (2002)
- Vice-Chair, VADA Products Liability Section (2001)
- Member, Virginia State Bar
- Chair, VSB/YLC "No Bills Night" Committee, Roanoke (2003 – 2005)
- Member, Roanoke Bar Association
- Virginia Journal of International Law (1995-1996)