About Lee Livingston

Lee has a 29-year history of success helping people who have been seriously injured. This has resulted in peer review awards including being selected as “Lawyer of the Year" for both personal injury law and medical malpractice law by U.S. News and World Report, Best Lawyers.

Lee frequently is brought into complex cases by outside lawyers. His list of top verdicts and settlements is long. He was part of likely the largest settlement involving a drunk driver in Virginia, the top verdict against the largest orthopedic practice in Virginia in 2018, and the top settlement involving county employees in a wrongful death case in Fairfax in 2019 (overcoming complex sovereign immunity issues).

Lee consistently achieves seven-figure verdicts, getting full justice for deserving people. For example, in 2015 he won the first verdict by a patient against a doctor in Augusta County, VA, followed in 2016 by what is believed to be the best verdict in an elective plastic surgery case in Richmond, Virginia.

Lee’s record of leadership highlights the priority he places on exceptional advocacy. He served as president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, as one of two State Bar Council representatives from the seven counties in the 16th Judicial District for two terms, and chaired the Virginia State Bar litigation section and the mandatory continuing legal education board.

Lee was selected by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia to work on a committee that writes and edits jury instructions for Virginia trials.

Winner of the annual Lighthouse Award from the Southern Trial Lawyers Association in 2019, an award given to one lawyer per year in the United States for pioneering work in trial advocacy and mentoring, Lee edits books for lawyers about evidence and medical malpractice that are published by LexisNexis.

Great trial lawyers are both born and made. Lee was lucky to be trained and mentored by deans of the Virginia bar: Tom Albro, a pioneer in Virginia medical malpractice law who successfully changed the law to allow UVA and other state hospital doctors to be held accountable for malpractice without the protection of the doctrine of sovereign immunity (based on the ancient concept that "the King can do no wrong"); Lee began his career by clerking in Federal court in Charlottesville for Hon. Judge B. Waugh Crigler (B. Wise, B. Witty, B. Waugh), who is now one of the top mediators in Virginia and is loved and respected by all.

Lee enjoys hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and travel in his spare time.

Honors/Professional Activities

• Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Professor W. McKinley Smiley Jr. Lighthouse Award 2019, given to one lawyer in the United States per year for pioneering work in trial advocacy and mentoring.

• Best Lawyers, US News and World Report Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice 2012

• Best Lawyers, US News and World Report Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury 2015, 2017, 2019

• University of Virginia Law, Adjunct Faculty, “Trial Evidence: Principals and Practice” “Trial Advocacy” “Litigation Skills” “Professional Liability Law” 2002-Present

• Editorial Advisory Board: Trial Preparation Tools, Beth Driscoll Osowski, James Publishing, Inc. 2009

• Virginia Super Lawyers Top 100: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

• Virginia Supreme Court, Virginia Jury Instructions Committee 2013-Present

• Top 50 Lawyer for Personal Injury in Richmond, Virginia.

• Virginia Supreme Court, Electronic Filing Study Group 2007-2010

• Virginia Supreme Court, Appellate Rules Advisory Committee 2005-2008

• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, President 2017-2018

• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors 1999-Present

• Virginia State Bar, Bar Council Representative for the 16th Judicial Circuit

• Boyd-Graves Conference, Steering Committee

• American Association for Justice, Presidents Council

• Virginia Supreme Court, Wellness Committee

• Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Books and Book Chapter Publications

• Evidence for the Trial Lawyer: Co-Author with Thomas J. Curcio, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group 2007-2022

• Virginia Forms, Medical Malpractice, LexisNexis 2017-2022

Presentations and Publications

• Over 100 to trial attorneys in Lee's fields of specialty. (Please request a copy of Lee's C.V. if you would like a complete list.)

• Lee is a frequent Continuing Legal Education Speaker at conferences throughout Virginia and has spoken at conferences in Greece, St. John, and Puerto Rico.

• Lee sits on panels at conferences for doctors and insurance defense companies and has spoken at trade groups for medical malpractice defense lawyers, including the largest trade association for risk managers, the society for anesthesiologists, medical schools, and the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, representing the plaintiff's perspective at these meetings.

 

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Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
December 05, 2025
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

I needed someone who was easy to work with given my busy schedules. This lawyer made the process extremely easy by being flexible with coordinating meeting times. We were also able to communicate via text and email. The attornev built trust with me and I valued the advice given which solved the case. Overall I was very happy with the hiring and would gladly hire again, & recommend to others.

 
Wrongful Death
Posted by Jane
January 24, 2025
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

I highly recommend Lee Livingston and his team. They were very kind, competent and caring as they helped me through a lengthy and challenging wrongful death lawsuit. Over 3+ years, Lee and his colleagues were consistently knowledgeable, professional and compassionate as they guided me through a very difficult and painful process. I truly could not have done it without them. The case reached a favorable resolution in great part thanks to Lee's expertise and perseverance. I will be forever grateful for the dedication and commitment of Livingston Law Group.

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by Ange
April 17, 2024
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

Lee Livingston provides exceptional guidance and support to his clients. Recently, I was a witness for the plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The Plaintiff’s legal team from this law firm worked for 4 1/2 years honing their knowledge of the medical subject matter pertaining to the case, and effectively used that information to professionally present the case to the jury. Approximately 80% of all medical malpractice lawsuits find in favor of the doctor, however, careful and meticulous preparation by this law firm was instrumental in the jury’s decision to find in favor of the Plaintiff in this case. . If I could give them 10+ stars, I would; Not for the monetary award but for their perseverance in presenting factual data from multiple sources to include professional journals, and expert doctors in the field.Their diligence and tireless efforts resulted in the successful prosecution of this case.

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by Ange
April 08, 2024
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

Livingston Law Group provides exceptional guidance and support to their clients. Recently, I was a witness for the plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The Plaintiff’s legal team from this law firm worked for 4.5 years honing their knowledge of the medical subject matter pertaining to the case, and effectively used that information to professionally present the case to the jury. Approx. 80% of all medical malpractice lawsuits find in favor of the doctor, however, careful and meticulous preparation by this law firm was instrumental in the jury’s decision to find in favor of the Plaintiff in this case. Lee Livingston, Tony Greene and Christy Ochs made an exceptional team. If I could give them 10+ stars I would. Not for the monetary award but for their perseverance in presenting factual data from multiple sources to include professional journals and expert doctors in the field. Their diligence & tireless efforts resulted in the successful prosecution of this case. Highly recommend

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2024
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

Lee is very knowledgeable and compassionate. He is dedicated to his work and his clients. He is honest and communicates very well. It is obvious that Lee truly wants to help. We highly recommend this law firm.

Personal Injury
Posted by BARBARA
June 21, 2023
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

Having Lee Livingston and his team on my side has changed my life. I suffered a life threatening accident and the other party was not insured. My insurance company of 40 years was not cooperative. We engaged Livingston Law Group and they took care of everything. I was able to relax and know my case was in good hands. They coordinated everything with my insurance company. I received a settlement well beyond my expectations and I am now able to retire. I highly recommend Livingston Law Group to anyone who needs a highly experienced advocate on their side

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Michael
March 02, 2022
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

Lee demonstrated great competence and professionalism throughout our interaction. I especially appreciated his candor and pragmatism regarding handling of my situation, based on his expertise.

Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
November 08, 2021
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

My personal attorney referred Lee Livingston to me. I found Lee a thoughtful listener to my grievance. He then counseled me on what he thought would be the optimal case to pursue. [By optimal I mean the least costly to me that was also most likely to achieve the result I was seeking.] The successful conclusion of my case is testimony to his wisdom. Although my contact with Lee was all by telephone I always felt well informed either by calls from him or with his paralegal, Christy. Although I hope not to have a similar medical grievance in the future, if I do, I will immediately call Lee for his guidance. And if thinks there is a case to be made, I would hire him.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
March 23, 2021
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

Working with Lee was a complete delight. I had a lot of emotions about a very painful case, and he was both gentle and clear about next steps. He really worked hard to make sure I got the best out if the situation, and I walked away with far more than I would have ever expected, and felt supported the whole way.

Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
February 27, 2021
Hired Attorney Lee Livingston

Initially, I did a Google search for an attorney and completed a contact form late one night. First thing the next morning, the office called, but I was unavailable. They left a message and also sent an email telling me how to contact Mr. Livingston. When I called some time later that morning, I found him to be very pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and empathic. Although he was unable to accept my case, he thoroughly and kindly explained why. The information he provided was clear and concise and although I was disappointed, I completely understood and accepted his reasons. If you're looking for a great attorney, you won't have to look any further than Mr. Lee Livingston, Esq.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Other 3
    • Automotive and Trucking
    • Brain Injury
    • Defamation/Libel/Slander

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Virginia
    Memberships
    State Bar of Virginia.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    William & Mary Law School
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Other Education
    College of William and Mary
    Class of 1990
    B.A.

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    Lee Livingston was admitted in 1993 to the State of Virginia.
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