Richard Charles Armstrong
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Biography
Richard is an experienced and skilled attorney working in the Charlottesville, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. He has dedicated his career to fighting for justice for his clients, guided by a singular philosophy: the case belongs to the client. Richard focuses on a variety of personal injury matters, including wrongful death, automobile and tractor trailer accidents, and accidents involving drunk drivers.
After receiving his law degree from the University of Virginia, Richard worked as a public defender in New York City for 13 years. He returned to Virginia in 2000 and continues to litigate cases in the Commonwealth.
Richard is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for attorneys who have achieved trial verdicts of $1 million or more. He has been honored by the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for work on friend of the court briefs to the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has presented at various seminars and has published several articles in the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Richard is very involved in the Charlottesville community. He serves on the board of the Albemarle County Service Authority. Richard is also an acting board member for the Jefferson Swim League and Madison House and has served as President for both organizations.
Richard is married and has two children. His wife, Andrea, is also an attorney and works for UVA as the Director of Virginia Status. Richard has traveled extensively and has visited several countries including Vietnam, Bali, Turkey, Nicaragua, and Cuba. In his spare time, he can be found swimming, biking, traveling, and dining out with his wife.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division
Year: 1987 - 1994
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Supervising Attorney Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division
Year: 1994 - 2000
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Trial attorney Wyatt & Armstrong
Year: 2001 - 2004
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Trial Attorney Richmond and Fishburne
Year: 2004 - 2008
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Shareholder Lenhart Pettit
Year: 2008 - 2017
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Trial Attorney Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen
Year: 2017 - Current
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 2167294 Member (1987 - Current)
Virginia State Bar  # 46053 Member (2000 - Current)
Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court Member, Past President (2004 - Current)
Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association Member (2000 - Current)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2008 - Current)
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Member (2004 - Current)
Publications
“A Primer on the Fifth Amendment in Civil Litigation” VTLA Journal (2010)
How to Recover When the Treating Physician Won't Get on the Bus VTLA Journal (2009)
HIPAA Regulations and Client Privacy VTLA Journal (2007)
The Myth of the Charitable Physician VTLA Journal (2006)
Awards
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AV Rating
Martindale Hubbell
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amicus curiae honor roll (2006, 2017)
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Education
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University of Virginia B.A. (1984) | Political & Social Thought
Year: 1980 - 1984
Honors: Graduated with Distinction
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University of Virginia School of Law J.D. (1987) | Law
Year: 1984 - 1987
Speaking Engagements
Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury Claims, Virginia CLE Seminar, Charlottesville, Va, September 15, 2010
Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury Claims, Virginia CLE Seminar, Charlottesville, Va, September 15, 2010
Websites
http://www.allenandallen.com/
Allen and Allen
Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen
946 Grady Ave, Ste 201, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 284-4299