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- a client
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- Debbie, a Personal Injury client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-45%), Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Videos (8)
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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
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Posted by:
a client,
2009-07-09
over 2 years ago.
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...
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Posted by:
Debbie,
2010-02-26
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I would like to personally thank you and your office for taking care of my accident. I had a fall case in a restaurant in Virginia, which I live in...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. Rick and I represented a mutual client in a matter where he handled the personal injury/product liability claim and I handled...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Diane McNamara
, Manassas (VA), 11 months ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Rick on cases in the past and he is responsive and knowledgable as well as timely in responding to...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Mark Baran
, Cleveland (OH), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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29 years since Richard N Shapiro was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| West Virginia |
Reciprocity
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1983 |
07/15/2010 |
| Virginia |
Authorized to practice law
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1984 |
10/09/2009 |
| North Carolina |
Authorized to practice law
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1996 |
05/22/2008 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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1996 |
10/01/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Secretary and Newsletter Editor at
Railroad Law Section of the American Association of Justice
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2011–present
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Shareholder at
Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, PC
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1993–present
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Education
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Graduated |
| George Mason University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor (With Distinction) |
1984 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Best Lawyers in America for Railroad Law |
Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| "A V" Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Named as a Virginia "Super Lawyer" for personal injury/ 2009 |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers-VA |
Ass'n Trial Lawyers of America |
2009 |
| Invited Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2009 |
| Selected to Who's Who in American Law-2009 |
Marquis Who's Who in American Law |
2009 |
| Recipient, George Mason Law Alumni Honor Scholarship, 1984. |
Alumni Association |
1984 |
| George Mason University Law Review,Article Published-1984) |
Law Review Board |
1984 |
| Board Certified-Civil Trials |
National Board of Trial Advocacy-MA |
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Associations
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| Co-Editor |
Norfolk Injuryboard Blog |
2007-present
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| Co-Editor |
Northeast North Carolina Injuryboard Blog |
2007-present
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| Co-Editor |
Virginia Beach Injury Board Blog |
2007-present
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| Member |
North Carolina Advocates for Justice |
2002-present
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| Member |
North Carolina Advocates for Justice |
2001-present
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| Member |
Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys |
2000-present
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| Member |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association |
1998-present
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| Member/Former Chair-Railroad Section |
American Association for Justice |
1997-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Won Appeal Before Federal Appeals Court for client
Outcome: WV Supreme Court appeal victory in death case
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Release law, under FELA |
Update on Release Law |
2009 |
| Evidence Law For Lawyers |
Moderator, Presenter-"Tools, Not Rules" Evidence Seminar |
2001 |
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