Richard spends 100% of his practice in litigation and is a member of the Virginia State Bar and NC State Bar. He is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group, American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) and the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association. He has also peer review ratings on Martindale Hubbell.
He has made several appearances as a Legal Expert on the Hampton Roads Show segment "Legal Matters", which airs on WAVY-NEWS 10.
Practice areas
personal injury lawyer works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury,
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Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Inactive | 1999 | 06/23/2022 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1983 | 03/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Reader's Choice | Coastal Virginia Magazine | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Reader's Choice | Coastal Virginia Magazine | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Kalfus & Nachman PC | 1990 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Virginia State Bar | Member | N/A |
North Carolina Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Hampton Roads Show | Legal Matters | 2014 |
Jesse Suit, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 24, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Richard is an experienced litigator with a proven track record. He has been recognized by his peers for his outstanding achievements in the legal industry. He is a great mentor to junior lawyers and a great colleague.
Paul Hernandez, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Richard is a highly knowledgeable and experienced litigator. He has been tirelessly representing individuals against insurance companies and getting incredible results for his clients.
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