Richard N Shapiro

Richard N Shapiro

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Personal Injury
    20 years, 300 cases (2 examples)
  • 10% Wrongful Death
    20 years, 15 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-45%)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    1294 Diamond Springs Road
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
    Office: 757-460-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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Videos (2)

About me: First: the formal part, followed by why I am proud of what I do for my clients:Richard N. Shapiro,designated as a "Super Lawyer" in Virginia, practices injury... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“rail road personal injury”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-11 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I had a personal injury on the Railroad about 4 years ago, were I suffered, a mild traumatic Brain injury, during a rear end collision. I called this... more
5 star rating

“Excellent Experience”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-09 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: No one enjoys going to court and being faced with the unknown. Recently, I found myself needing a lawyer. I am so glad that I chose Richard Shapiro... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

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I was co-counsel with Mr. Shapiro on a case under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. I worked with him on all aspects of the case. He was lead... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Thompson , Cleveland (OH), 4 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 25 years since Richard N Shapiro was first licensed to practice law in VA.
  • 14 years since Richard N Shapiro was first licensed to practice law in NC.
  • 13 years since Richard N Shapiro was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 26 years since Richard N Shapiro was first licensed to practice law in WV.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Shareholder at Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, PC 1993–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
George Mason University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor (With Distinction) 1984

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Invited Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2009
Named as a Virginia "Super Lawyer" for personal injury/ 2009 Law & Politics Magazine 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member/Former Chair-Railroad Section American Association for Justice 1997–present
Member Virginia Trial Lawyers Association 1998–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Was rear ended in an accident. My insurance is...
Richard's answer: I depends on the state law of your medical expense benefits. Ask you own insurer if there is any... more

Publications
Article Publication Date
Medical Malpractice Insider Tips TOP TEN TIPS FROM EXPERIENCED MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYERS TOP TEN TIPS FROM EXPERIENCED MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYERS 2009
Railroad Health & Safety; A Litigator's Guide Railroad Health & Safety; A Litigator's Guide, Am Jur. Trials 1999

Cases
Title:
Ratliff v. Norfolk Southern Railrway Co.
Practice Area:
Personal Injury
Outcome:
WV Supreme Court appeal victory in death case
Description:
The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed a summary judgment ruling in favor of Norfolk Southern Railway Co., and reinstated a Federal Employer’...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Release law, under FELA Update on Release Law 2009
Evidence Law For Lawyers Moderator, Presenter-"Tools, Not Rules" Evidence Seminar 2001

Personal Injury Resources

Personal Injury Resource Center