Richard Neal Shapiro Esq
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Richard Neal Shapiro Esq
Biography
Richard Neal (Rick) Shapiro takes great pride in his work as a trial attorney and has practiced Plaintiff’s personal injury law for over three decades in Virginia, North Carolina, and throughout the Southeastern United States.
He has dedicated his career to standing up for the "little guy" against big corporations, insurance companies, and government entities that attempt to use their vast resources and trove of defense lawyers to deny or fight legitimate claims.
Rick Shapiro has more than 38 years total experience, and only handles personal injury law. He was named a 2022 Leader in the Law by Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly, and he has won client appeals before the VA, NC, SC, WV & TN Supreme Courts, and 3 times in the US Court of Appeals.
In addition, he and his law firm have won settlements & verdicts in excess of 100 million dollars. Board Certified in Civil Trials (NBTA).
He has been invited to write scholarly articles on various legal issues at the request of the AAJ, VTLA, Georgia TLA, as well as to Virginia lawyers, and has been an invited speaker at national trial attorney seminars. Rick was elected chair of the Railroad Law section of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) twice (2013-2014 and 2005-2006).
Rick is also an American inventor and product designer (18 U.S. patents) and an Amazon best-selling thriller author.
Practice Areas
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Shareholder Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp
Year: 1993 - Current
Description: Boutique law firm focused exclusively on plaintiff's personal injury law.
Secretary and Newsletter Editor Railroad Law Section of the American Association of Justice
Year: 2011 - 2012
Description:
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice Member & Formar Chair of the Railroad Section (1997 - Current)
Virginia State Bar Member (1984 - Current)
Legal Examiner Contributor (2008 - Current)
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Member (1998 - Current)
West Virginia State Bar Member (1996 - Current)
Publications
Railroad Health & Safety; a Litigator’s Guide 72 Am. Jur. Trials, p.1 (West)
Do's & Don'ts When Injured at a Railroad - Your FELA Rights The Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton, P.C.
Using Medical Evidence to Maximize Personal Injury Case Damages The Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2009)
Eyes on the Road: Common Factors Leading to Distracted Driving The Law Firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton, P.C.
Preserving Survival Damages - When Your Case Morphs Into a Wrongful Death Action, The Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (2019)
Awards
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One of the Best Lawyers in America for Railroad Worker Injury (FELA) Law
Best Lawyers in America 2022.0
Note: Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. The process is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
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Virginia "Super Lawyer" for Personal Injury Law
Law & Politics Magazine 2022.0
Note: Prestigious accolade that less than five percent of practicing attorneys ever attain.
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10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo 2022.0
Note: The Avvo rating is calculated using information collected from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals, along with peer reviews and client reviews.
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"AV" Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell 2022.0
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Lawyer of the Year
U.S. News & World Report 2019.0
Note: Rick was named 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” in railroad law by U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers publication (Norfolk, VA area). This is a highly prestigious accolade that is based on independent, peer review ratings.
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Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who's Who In American Law 2009.0
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Named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Virginia
Association of Trial Lawyers in America 2015.0
Education
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George Mason University School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 1981 - 1984
Honors: Graduated with Distinction
Speaking Engagements
“Focus Groups” (October 2019)., VTLA seminar, Richmond VA, October 2019, Virginia Trial Lawyers, How to conduct Focus Groups as pre-trial tactic
“Focus Groups” (October 2019)., VTLA seminar, Richmond VA, October 2019, Virginia Trial Lawyers, How to conduct Focus Groups as pre-trial tactic
Certifications
- Civil Trials: National Board of Trial Advocacy 2010
Websites
https://www.hsinjurylaw.com/
Website
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp
4705 Columbus Street, Suite 304, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Monday: Open 24 hours
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Firm's Norfolk Address
440 Monticello Ave, Suite 1800-1, Norfolk, VA 23510
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Firm's Hampton Address
101 Eaton Street, Suite A, Hampton, VA 23669
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Firm's Suffolk Address
434 North Main Street, Suite A, Suffolk, VA 23434
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Firm's Portsmouth Address
355 Crawford Street, Seventh Floor, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Outer Banks Office
8 Juniper Trail, Suite 7, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
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