Randall Eugene Appleton

Randall Eugene Appleton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

1294 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Randall

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

44 years

30%
Personal Injury 30%

I've handled numerous railroad accident injury cases and F.E.L.A. cases.

44 years

30%
Brain Injury 10%

44 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 19 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 34 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1992

Voluntary Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 34 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1991

Former Member

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 43 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1982

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Shapiro, Appleton, Washburn & Sharp

1294 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23455

Shapiro, Appleton, Washburn & Sharp

101 Eaton Street, Mill Point Center, Hampton, VA, 23669

Shapiro, Appleton, Washburn & Sharp

440 Monticello Avenue, Suite 1800, Norfolk, VA, 23510

Shapiro, Appleton, Washburn & Sharp

8 Juniper Trail, Suite 7, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949

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Randall Eugene Appleton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Larry | January 27, 2014

An excellent, hard working, and trustworthy personal injury lawyer.

I have known Randy for over 18 years. I am also an attorney. His reputation is outstanding, and I have seen him try cases in this state and others. He is outstanding in every way, and very well regarded by lawyers and judges in Virginia and elsewhere.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2012

Randy was thoughtful and responsive to my questions

I was hurt in an accident and had no idea what to do or who to turn to. I did a search on the internet and was fortunate to find the Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton law firm. I was represented by Randy Appleton and he kept me well-informed in each step of the process. If there were any obstacles, Randy let... me know. When I called the office, I either spoke to Randy directly or got a return call in a prompt manner. The staff was very thorough and thoughtful with my case. I strongly recommend this firm and will refer friends and family to them if they ever need a personal injury attorney.

Posted by Sheree | February 16, 2012

Randy was always proactive about my case.

I was injured in a car accident and needed legal representation. My stepfather recommended the Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton law firm and I am so glad he did. I met with attorney Randy Appleton and he was a professional throughout the process. My phone calls were returned promptly and Randy was always pr...oactive about my case. Everyone at the firm, including Randy's legal assistant Becky, were so helpful. I truly appreciate the quality of legal representation I received from this firm. I would recommend them to friends and family who are in need of representation in their time of need after an accident.

Posted by F.W. | July 7, 2011

Randy is a very good lawyer

I suffered an injury while working for the railroad and my co-workers recommended Randy Appleton. I contacted Randy and was really impressed by his advice and professionalism. Randy and his staff made the process easy and I am very satisified with the results. I would definitely refer a friend or fam...ily member to Randy and his injury law firm.

Posted by F.W. | June 30, 2011

Randy and his staff made the process easy and I am very satisified with the results.

I suffered an injury while working for the railroad and my co-workers recommended Randy Appleton of the Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton law firm. I contacted Randy and was really impressed by his advice and professionalism. Randy and his staff made the process easy and I am very satisified with th...e results. I would definitely refer a friend or family member to Randy and his injury law firm.

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Randall Eugene Appleton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Randall. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Larry Lockwood

Personal injury lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Randy is an attorney I have tried several cases with in the past. His abilities, reputation, and dedication to ethics and his clients is at the highest possible level of any attorney practicing in Virginia."

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Patrick Austin

Brain injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Randy. He is a brilliant attorney who understands the importance of client-first representation."

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John McCormick

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Favaloro

Brain injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Randy is the consummate professional and a throwback litigator. He understands the value of direct communication with clients and has produced an impressive track record as a litigator."

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Michael Strong

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Many years ago, when I worked in Tidewater as a young lawyer, Randy was known as an agressive but polite and friendly litigator. I can say that your case would be well taken care of by this knowledgeable attorney, whose reputation is excellent with the courts. Just the kind of attorney I would want if I were involed in an accident and was searching for a lawyer."

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Kevin Duffan

Brain injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Randy is a great Virginia injury lawyer. His breadth of legal knowledge is immense and his easy-going personality makes him a joy to work with, and a true asset when handling a complex injury case."

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Emily Brannon

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Randy. He is all about getting results and his track record illustrates that philosophy."

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James Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Randy is an impressive lawyer. I have worked with him for years and he has been fantastic to work with. He is one of the hardest working lawyers I know and is dedicated to helping victims injured in serious accidents."

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John Cooper

Car accident lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Randy. He is an incredible personal injury lawyer who understands the importance of treating clients like family. We have worked together on numerous cases and have always been impressed by his work ethic and legal knowledge."

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Warren Kozak

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Friend

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Randy since law school and my firm has referred several matters with good results. He was also co-counsel with my firm on a complex medcial malpractice case. HIs knoweledge is expertise was invaluable."

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Richard Shapiro

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse Randy after becoming familiar with him during a major injury trial in which he an his co-counsel obtained a very large verdict for a worker in a Virginia court. Many years later, after he was a solo injury lawyer, I asked Randy to consider joining our injury law firm. I have now worked with him a number of years and can state uncategorically that he cares about every client, and maintains great personal contact with each one. He is an excellent injury trial attorney."

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James Lewis

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Emily Brannon

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Kevin Duffan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2009

Membership, Primerus

1989

Boss of the Year, Norfolk-Portsmouth Area Legal Secretaries Association

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Of Counsel, Shapiro, Washburn and Sharp

2006 - 2022

Partner, Shapiro & Appleton

1988 - 2004

Lawyer, Bondurant and Appleton

1982 - 1988

Lawyer, Moody, Strople and Kloppel

Associations

2010 - Present

Railroad Accident/FELA Law Blog

Editor

2009 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

Virginia Beach Injuryboard Blog

Editor

2007 - Present

Norfolk Injuryboard Blog

Editor

2007 - Present

Northeast North Carolina Injuryboard Blog

Editor

2006 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

1992 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

West Virginia Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1982 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

1993 - 1993

Portsmouth Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Car Accident Death on Eastern Shore

Confidential Sum

Railroad Employee Recovers Confidential Sum for Injuries Suffered in a Lifting Injury

Confidential Sum

Railroad Conductor Injured Back

Confidential Sum

$21 Million Structured Settlement for Brain Injured Child

http://www.hsinjurylaw.com/case_results/21-million-settlement-stream-for-child-s-brain-injury-virginia-beach-family-s-car-rear-ende.cfm

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Education

1982

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Hampden-Sydney College

Speaking Engagements

2012

Selected Topics in Personal Injury

Key Virginia Case Law on Personal Injury Damages

2010

Handling a Personal Injury Case: Phone Call to Verdict Personal Injury Litigation Seminar

1990

Annual Tort Law Seminar

Voir Dire Demonstration-Jury Panel Randomly Selected from the Community

Publications

2012

Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide

2012

Virginia Injury Lawyer Info: Understanding Your Car Insurance Policy Virginia Injury Lawyer Info: Understanding Your Car Insurance Policy

2012

North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide

2010

Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers Blog Understanding FELA Law - Pt. 1

2010

Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers Blog Understanding FELA Law - Pt. 2

2010

Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers Blog Understanding FELA Law - Pt. 3

2009

Injuryboard Consumer Safety Blog Common Causes of Amputation Injuries and Your Rights

2009

Injuryboard Consumer Safety Blog What Qualifies for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

2009

Injuryboard Consumer Safety Blog Severe Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

Languages

English

Activity

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