Richard James Serpe

Richard J. Serpe is a Virginia personal injury attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC in Norfolk, Virginia. He has practiced law since 1986 and represents individuals and families injured by negligence throughout Hampton Roads and across the Commonwealth of Virginia. His practice focuses on serious personal injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, dog bites, pedestrian injuries, bicycle accidents, recreational boating accidents, maritime injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims.
For nearly four decades, Richard Serpe has built a reputation for meticulous case preparation, aggressive advocacy, and personal attention to clients facing life-changing injuries. He has recovered substantial settlements and verdicts for accident victims and is known for handling complex injury and wrongful death cases. His extensive experience representing injured clients in both maritime and land-based accident cases has made him a trusted advocate for victims throughout Virginia.

Richard Serpe has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell, and Avvo for excellence in personal injury law. He was named “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” in Norfolk (2020) by Best Lawyers and has earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® rating, the organization’s highest peer-review distinction for legal ability and ethical standards.

Mr. Serpe earned his law degree from Tulane Law School, graduating cum laude, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia. He later earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Tulane University with an emphasis in maritime law and Admiralty matters through one of the nation’s most respected maritime law programs. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia and has represented injury victims in both state and federal courts.

At the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC, the legal team is committed to helping injury victims pursue full compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent injuries, and wrongful death damages. Serpe Firm offers free consultations and represents clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless compensation is recovered.