Richard Benjamin Mackie

Rich Mackie, Esq. is the Founder and CEO of Mackie Injury Lawyers, a bi-coastal personal injury firm serving clients across California and Virginia. With a career shaped by experience and training throughout the United States—including New York, Washington, D.C., Texas, California, and Virginia—Mr. Mackie brings a uniquely national perspective to trial advocacy. His understanding of people from all walks of life allows him to connect with juries and craft compelling cases that resonate across diverse backgrounds.

This broad exposure matters in the courtroom. Juries are often composed of individuals with varied life experiences, and Mr. Mackie’s ability to communicate effectively with people from coast to coast gives his clients a strategic advantage when it matters most.
At Mackie Injury Lawyers, the mission is simple: fight relentlessly for clients and treat them like family.

The firm has recovered millions of dollars through record-setting verdicts and settlements, standing toe-to-toe with insurance companies and government entities. Whether handling complex, high-value litigation or smaller personal injury matters, Mr. Mackie approaches every case with tenacity, empathy, and precision-driven strategy.

Outside the courtroom, Mr. Mackie enjoys grilling and barbecue, playing ice hockey, dirt bike riding, and spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Awards and Accomplishments
• Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2020–2025) – Awarded to the top 2.5% of attorneys through a rigorous peer-nominated selection process
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Membership limited to attorneys who have secured seven-figure recoveries
• Top 40 Under 40 – National Trial Lawyers
• Top 100 Trial Verdict Winner – Top Verdict Award
• Consumer Attorneys of San Diego – Member of the Year
• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
• Alumni – Trial Lawyers College
Professional Affiliations and Leadership
• Founder and CEO – Mackie Injury Lawyers
• Founder – Practice Trial San Diego (PTSD)
• Founder – Coffee with Gladiators Podcast
• Board Member – National Veterans Foundation
Bar Admissions
• California (State and Federal Courts)
• Virginia (State and Federal Courts)
• New York (State and Federal Courts)
• Washington, D.C. (State and Federal Courts)