Michael Ruxton Strong

Michael Ruxton Strong

4.2
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 45 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Business, Real Estate

8206 Leesburg Pike, Suite 209, Vienna, VA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

I have represented seriously injured people in auto accident, trucking, product liability, and medical malpractice cases for over thirty four years.

46 years | 700 cases

50%
Business 25%

Providing sound legal advice to startup companies and growing businesses, in areas of corporate buy-sell agreements, incorporation, governmental compliance, in Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia.

46 years | 500 cases

25%
Real Estate 25%

46 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-500 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2003

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 45 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1980

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Strong Law Firm

8206 Leesburg Pike, Suite 209, Vienna, VA, 22182

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Michael Ruxton Strong's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Nathalie Bakondi | March 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Business Contract

I am very grateful for the professional service I received from Mr. Strong. He worked with care, compassion and speed to help me with critical legal documents that had a time sensitive nature. The expertise he has is exceptional.

Posted by Phee Tapanadul | March 27, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Business owner

Michael is truly stand by you. He lay out all all the facts, possibilities, and explain each of them in the easy way to understand. He is very patient and make sure you understand everything thoroughly.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fired the guy

This is my opinion of Mr. Strong; Incompetent. I'd hired him to represent me on a slam dunk personnel injury case and ended up firing him after 2 years. At the time that I signed an agreement for representation, I was suffering from head trauma and did not understand that the retainer agreement he p...resented meant that if we settled or went to trial, he was entitled to 45%. He scribbled something over the agreement, saying "oh this isn't important" and when reviewed later by different attorney's they laughed, and pointed out that the scribble meant nothing. My experience and opinion of him, is that he is a person of dishonesty and unreliability. I'm happy I fired him, but unhappy with the time, resources and money lost because of him.

Posted by TK | July 6, 2011

Outstanding

I owes two restaurants. Michael is no only help me setting up my business but also help me in my accident case and also immigration case for my employee. He gets everything done successfully and his price is very reasonable. His staffs are wonderful especially Ms. Pan. You won't dissapoint with him.

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2011

Excellent lawyer took a real and personal concern for my case

My lawyer Michael strong just settled a major personal injury case for me and was willing to fight it out in court to get the best settlement for me. I was afraid of going to court but he made it easy and explained everything along the way. He put together great presentation graphics to use for the... jury and found all the witnesses to beat the other side defenses. I would certainly use this law firm again!

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Michael Ruxton Strong's Lawyer Endorsements

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Akiva Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Other

"Great lawyer, I endorse him."

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Benjamin Glass

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an experienced lawyer who knows his way around Northern Virginia courthouses and juries."

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Richard Hastings

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of co-authoring a book with Attorney Strong that went to #1 on amazon.com. His legal expertise and concern for his clients are qualities that all lawyers should strive to attain."

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Christopher Davis

Personal injury lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Friend

"Mike and his team do an exceptional job of serving their clients and educating the public about their fields of practice. Mike also has a great reputation among other lawyers. He will do everything he can to serve his clients and protect their best interests. I enthusiastically endorse Mike."

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Benjamin Upton

Unknown lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working for Michael Strong for a year and a half, and I am grateful for the opportunity. He has continued to teach me as we have worked together, and given me an opportunity to observe firsthand his zealous defense of his clients. He is an excellent lawyer and an excellent man to work for."

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Curt Bogen

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well versed and is a zealous advocate for his clients. I have read his AVVO responses and found them to be particularly astute. I believe him to be a fine asset to our profession."

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Patrick Phancao

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege to work with attorney Michael Strong in a best-selling book called "Wolf In Sheep's Clothing". Attorney Strong was picked from a wide array of PI attorneys who excel in their fields, and Mr. Strong stood out in that group. His staff is equipped to handle people from all walks of life and cultures. I strongly recommend getting Mr. Strong's book before you even contemplate hiring a PI attorney for your case, and visit him for an evaluation of your case. You won't be disappointed!"

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Mark Blane

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently joined forces with Mr. Strong to co-author “Wolf in Sheeps’ Clothing (What Your Insurance Company Doesn’t Want You To Know Until It Is Too Late)” which became a best seller on Amazon.com. Mr. Strong has been doing a great job helping people.I endorse this lawyer."

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Molly Kenny

Car accident lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an exceptional lawyer. He and his team are dedicated to serving their clients beyond what most other lawyers are willing to do. Mike addresses all the needs of a client who has been injured and that relieves so much stress and anxiety. Mike's clients know they have an advocate and a partner on their journey to recovery."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Personal Injury Attorney Fairfax Virginia, Expertise

2017

Pinnacle Attorney - Personal Injury, Who's Who Legal

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry

2017

Top 10 Best Personal Injury Law Firm, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

Top Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2011

National Best Selling Author, National Association of Best Selling Authors

1980

Cum Laude, University of Dayton School of Law

1980

Amjur Scholastic Excellence - Corporate Tax, Amjur Legal Encyclopedia

1977

Amjur Scholastic Excellence - Contract Law, Amjur Legal Encyclopedia

1977

Best Legal Brief, Moot Court Competition Univ. Dayton

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Founding Partner, The Strong Law Firm

1983 - 1987

Associate, Breeden, MacMillan & Green

1980 - 1983

Associate, Doumar, Pincus, Knight &Harlan

Associations

2010 - Present

Better Business Bureau of Falls Church, Virginia

Member

2007 - Present

Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

1993 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1980 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

member

1982 - 1984

Boyd Graves Conference on Legislative Reform

Member

1978 - 1980

University of Dayton Law Review

Member

1977 - 1978

University of Dayton National Moot Court Team

Brief Writer

Sample of Legal Cases

$675,000 Bruised aorta from TBone auto collision

$675,000 verdict

Auto accident rotator cuff injury

Settlement for $175,000

Degloving injury to thumb from printing press

Settlement $165,000

Wrongful Death $925,000

$925,000 settlement

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Education

1980

University of Dayton School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1975

Antioch College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Resolving Title Issues From Surveys and Liens to Restrictions and Authority

Resolving Title Issues

2014

NBI School Safety Law CLE Presentation School Safety Law

1997

Tidewater Symposium on Trusts & Estates

Trusts to Protect Client Settlement Funds

Publications

2010

Book Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - What your Insurance Company does not want you to know until it's Too Late

Languages

Vietnamese

Thai

English

Activity

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