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also known as John E. Richmond Esq.
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John Richmond is the Co-Founder & CEO at Richmond Vona, LLC. An experienced and highly awarded personal injury lawyer, he has dedicated his practice to helping those who need it most. John has been recognized as one of New York’s top personal injury attorneys, having been selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers® list and being honored as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York and a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in New York by The National Trial Lawyers. John has also been named as a Fellow by the Litigation Counsel of America.
With a strong commitment to justice and a passion for helping those who have been wronged, John has built a reputation for excellence in legal representation. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in guiding Richmond Vona to success, securing over $175 million in settlements and verdicts for their clients, and helping the firm earn recognition as a trusted advocate in the community. John's commitment to relentlessly pursuing justice for his clients and cultivating a team culture grounded in strong core values defines both his career and the ethos of Richmond Vona.
As one of New York’s top personal injury attorneys, John understands that clients come first. With over fifteen years of experience advocating for injured New Yorkers, he has a strong record of holding negligent corporations and major insurance companies accountable. Born and raised in Western New York, John works tirelessly to advocate for the legal rights and financial interests of injury victims. Before co-founding Richmond Vona, John amassed extensive experience working with law firms in New York City and Buffalo, representing individuals with catastrophic injuries and those diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure.
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Practice Areas
33%-33%
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
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Posted by Annette | March 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My experience working with John Richmond was everything I was hoping it to be! I had anticipated pressure to make decisions I did not want to make Instead he was patient, understanding, explicit, and very approachable. His was very professional, and mild mannered when dealing with me, but very stern...
Posted by james costa | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My mother was represented better than I could have ever imagined. Her needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. Our opinions were valued and our doubts were always reassured. John fought hard for us, and provide us updates frequently. John went above and beyond and did ev...
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an outstanding personal injury lawyer who knows how to successfully navigate injury cases from start to finish, while obtaining great results for his client's."
Elder law lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2024
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2024
Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Businesses in America, Inc. Magazine
2024
Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces in America, Inc. Magazine
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Associate Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honor Society
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Upstate New York Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019 - Present
Co-Founder & CEO, Richmond Vona, LLC
2015 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLP
2009 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Weitz & Luxenberg, PC
2021 - Present
Erie County Bar FoundationDirector
Confidential Six Figure Settlement
$600,000.00
Confidential Seven Figure Settlement
Confidential Six Figure Settlement
Confidential Seven Figure Settlement
1,200,000
$1,200,000.00 Verdict
Confidential Seven Figure Settlement
Confidential Seven Figure Settlement
$3,000,000.00
4,250,000
2019
Certificate of Completion
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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