Richard N Shapiro

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Richard N Shapiro
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Contingent (33%-45%), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Contact Information

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  • 101 Eaton Street
    Mill Point Center
    Hampton, VA 23669
    Office: 800-752-0042
    Office: 800-752-0042
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  • 4400 Monticello Avenue
    Suite 1800
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Office: 800-752-0042
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  • Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Favaloro Law Firm
    1294 Diamond Springs Road
    Virginia Beach, VA 23455
    Office: 800-752-0042
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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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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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
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“Thank You So Much”

Posted by: Debbie, about 3 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... more
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Peer Endorsements

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John Kirkland Sammons

I have known Rick for a number of years through our mutual involvment in the American Association for Justice's Railroad Law Section, a national... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Sammons , Houston (TX), 25 days ago
Joseph Mark Miller

I endorse this lawyer. Rick Shapiro is one of the leading litigators in his region, if not the country. Rick and I first got to know each other... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Miller , Mandeville (LA), 25 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

30 years since Richard N Shapiro was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1996 12/27/2011
North Carolina Authorized to practice law 1996 05/04/2013
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1984 11/29/2012
West Virginia Reciprocity 1983 07/15/2010

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Secretary and Newsletter Editor at Railroad Law Section of the American Association of Justice 2011–present
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
Best Lawyers in America for Railroad Law Best Lawyers in America 2010
"A V" Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Executive Committee Railroad Accident Trial Lawyers Association 2012–present
Co-Editor Norfolk Injuryboard Blog 2007–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
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Guides: 10 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Report on Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in North Carolina carolina.hsinjurylaw.com 2012
Statistics Evidence in Injury Cases: Excluding It or Infusing It in Direct Exam? Virginia Trial Lawyers Association 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
New Computer Technologies to Conduct the Deposition of a Corporate Representative Winter Convention 2012
Presenting Personal Injury Evidence Selected Topics in Personal Injury 2012
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