Robert Emmet Byrne Jr.
About Robert
Biography
I am the first and only attorney in Virginia who is board certified in Truck Accident Law. That means I have extensive experience handling injury and death claims involving truck crashes and other commercial motor vehicles.
Heavy truck crashes are different than car accident claims. You want an attorney who knows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, who knows how to check hours of service violations, and who knows the technical aspects of trucking law. This includes knowledge and experience with black box data and downloads, telematics data, and the mechanical understanding of big trucks.
My practice includes handling serious injury claims of many types. I have taken traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases to verdict in trucking cases. Every case is different, but one notable case was where we obtained a total verdict of $2.2M for our client. This was particularly meaningful because the trucking insurer's highest settlement offer before trial was only $125,000.
We also have deep experience helping people who have suffered debilitating spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis or partial claims require intense medical knowledge mixed with understanding of legal concepts. We will work closely with leading medical experts to design a care plan for all needed future medical care.
Finally, I have helped many families fight for a loved one whose life was cut short because of another's negligence. I unfortunately have experienced deep grief in my life and have used that as a way to help those who are also hurting.
Call me today if you'd like to discuss a case.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
24 years | 50 cases
24 years | 20 cases
24 years | 350 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 62 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1963
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Location
MartinWren, P.C
400 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
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Robert Emmet Byrne Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of working with Bob Byrne on a recent personal injury matter that he referred to my co-counsel. Bob is one of those lawyers who you can just tell are dedicated to their client's cause, and are conscientious about the client's interests. He's a great guy to work with on a matter and does a very nice job for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a smart lawyer with an outstanding personality. His work is top notch."
"Bob has developed into an able and respected attorney early in his career. He is as good a guy as he is an attorney. Bob is an up and coming practitioner who should have a long career at the top of his profession."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Truck Accident Law, Board Certification, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Virginia's Top Rated Lawyers, American Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Top 40 Under 40 Virginia Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Pre-Eminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
2010 Young Lawyer of the Year, R. Edwin Burnette, Jr. Award, Virginia State Bar
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Shareholder, President & Managing Attorney, MartinWren, P.C.
2004 - 2009
Attorney, Martin & Raynor, P.C.
2002 - 2004
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey
Associations
2015 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors Member
2015 - 2016
Charlottesville Albemarle Bar AssociationSecretary
2015 - 2016
Virginia State BarBoard of Governors, Litigation Section
2009 - 2011
Charlottesville Albemarle Bar AssociationChair, Community Service Committee
2009 - 2010
Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers ConferenceChairman, Children & the Law Conference
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement
Settlement
Settlement
Settlement
Verdict
Settlement
Education
2002
Juris Doctor
1997
Industrial & Labor Relations
Speaking Engagements
2025
Courtroom Secrecy: Do's and Don'ts About Protective Orders and Confidentiality Provisions
2025
10 Things You Can Do To Go From 6 to 7-Figure Settlements
2025
What Every Virginia Lawyer Needs to Know About Truck Accident Cases
2025
Modern Transportation Issues: Electric Vehicle Fires, Autonomous Vehicle Crashes, Handling Rideshare Crash Cases Involving Uber and Lyft
2025
What Every Virginia Lawyer Needs to Know About Truck Accident Cases
2025
What Every Virginia Lawyer Needs to Know About Truck Accident Cases
2025
Settlement Negotiations: Getting Their Best Offer Before Trial
2024
Family and Friends Firm: Best Firm Ever?
2024
Trends of the Defense
2024
Three Settlement Techniques to Obtain -- or Exceed -- Policy Limits
2024
Try Your FRKN Case
2024
Why Every Truck Case May Become a Products Liability Case
2023
Tractor Trailer Insurance Coverages
2023
Taking a Fresh Look at Negligent Entrustment Claims in Virginia
2023
How to Handle Hazardous Conditions Trucking Cases
2022
How to Handle Bad Weather Trucking Cases in Virginia
2021
Lost Earning Capacity Claims in Virginia
2015
Relationships with Other Attorneys
2013
Avoiding Tort Liability in Breach of Contract Actions
2013
Employment Law Update -- 2013
2012
How to Advise Your Clients in the Web 2.0 Economy
2011
Breach of Contract Disputes
Publications
2025
2024
2023
2010
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2007
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides