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Richard N. Shapiro
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Richard N. Shapiro

4.8
28 reviews

4705 Columbus Street, Suite 304, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 + 1 location

Personal Injury, Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), Railroad Accidents and Injuries and 5 more

About Richard N. Shapiro

Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro has practiced Plaintiff’s personal injury law for over three decades in Virginia, North Carolina, and throughout the Southeastern United States.

A relentless personal injury trial attorney, he was named to the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame in 2026 and as a 2022 Leader in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. American inventor and product designer (18 U.S. patents, Radio Flyer patent license). Amazon #1 best-selling thriller author. During his three-decade career, Shapiro has won client appeals before the VA Supreme Court, VA Court of Appeals, NC Supreme Court, SC Supreme Court, WV Supreme Court, TN Supreme Court, and three times before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, underscoring his trial achievements. In addition, he and his law firm have secured settlements and verdicts exceeding $100 million.

 

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Richard N. Shapiro got this award in 2021

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 05, 2010
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Mr. Shapiro treated me professionally and was a tremendous help in resolving my personal injury claim. I received a significant settlement and was able to move forward from the nightmare that involved my injury and haggling with the insurance company. I highly recommend his services.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2010
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My father worked for a railroad company for over 36 years. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer and died three months later. My friend recommended Rick Shapiro and the law firm of Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton to handle this case. From the beginning, we knew we had the right team fighting for us. Rick never gave up, worked tirelessly on our behalf against a railroad company that could not care less about my dad's death. Rick was able to get a very good settlement for my mother.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2010
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Rick did a fantastic job handling my case. I suffered a slip and fall injury in Virginia and had another attorney working on my case for over a year. That attorney told me that I did not have a case since the statute of limitations ran out. Rick proved him wrong. In no time, he got my case settled and funds were in my bank account. I have told everyone I know about his law firm and will continue to spread the word.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 4
    • Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
    • Railroad Accidents and Injuries
    • Truck Accidents
    • Nursing Home Liability

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 45%
    Open 24 Hours
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Muhammad v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., No. 18-1695 (4th Cir. June 4, 2019)
    Bray v. Ins. Co. of State of Pa., 917 F2d 130 (4th Cir. 1990)
    Ratliff v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co, S. Court WV Supreme Court (2009)
    Payne v. CSX, S. Court TN Supreme Court (2015)
    Bilenky v. Ryobi, No. 2:2013cv00345 (E.D. Va. 2015)
  • Pro Bono Services

    Mr. Shapiro regularly writes pro bono legal information on 5 or more legal blogs, and contributes to numerous charitable organizations.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.hsinjurylaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Virginia
    1996, District of Columbia
    1996, West Virginia
    1996, North Carolina
    2001, U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    Memberships
    Norfolk-Portsmouth and Virginia Beach Bar Associations
    Virginia State Bar
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
    American Association For Justice (Chairman, Railroad Section, 2005-2006)
    Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Mason University Law School
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    with distinction

    George Mason University Law School
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    Member of the George Mason University Law Review
    Other Education
    University of Maryland
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    U.S. Inventor, 17 U.S. Patents, numerous international patents

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4705 Columbus Street, Suite 304Virginia Beach, VA 23462U.S.A.

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Southern Shores Business CenterSouthern Shores Business Center, 8 Juniper Trail, Suite 7Kitty Hawk, NC 27949U.S.A.

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Southern Shores Business CenterSouthern Shores Business Center, 8 Juniper Trail, Suite 7Kitty Hawk, NC 27949U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Richard N. Shapiro is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia and United States Supreme Court.
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    Richard N. Shapiro attended George Mason University Law School.
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    Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp was established in 1985.

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