Why Clients Choose Our Virginia Law Firm - Ethics, Experience, Distinction in the Legal Community, and Much More

Achieved the highest law firm rating from Martindale-Hubbell: the prestigious "AV" Rating which means our attorneys have a reputation among Hampton Roads, VA lawyers and judges for pre-eminent legal skill and the highest ethical standard.

Selected as Virginia Super Lawyers, 2010 (Lewis, Shapiro, & Cooper) 2009 (Lewis, Shapiro) 2006-2008 (Lewis)

Selected to the Best Lawyers In America 2010 Edition (Lewis-Personal Injury; Shapiro-Rail Law)

First Virginia injury law firm invited to join Primerus, “the Good Housekeeping seal” for lawyers, per the Wall Street Journal

Three lawyers with "Superb" ratings on Avvo, a legal rating service

Editors of three Injuryboard law blogs for specific geographic locations in Virginia and North Carolina: (1) Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Suffolk (2) Norfolk-Portsmouth-Hampton(3) Greenville-Outer Banks-Rocky Mount

Editors of specialty law blogs including Railroad Accident/FELA Law blog, Virginia Trucking Accident blog, Medical Malpractice blog, and Eastern Shore VA blog.

Selected to the elite “Million Dollar Advocates Forum” (Lewis, Shapiro, Appleton)

Elected section officers (Cooper, Shapiro) in largest national trial attorney organization, the American Association of Justice

Extensive experience achieving record verdicts & settlements

Selected to teach seminars to lawyers & physicians

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer per the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (Shapiro)

Experienced railroad injury lawyers, designated by rail unions

Former law clerks selected by Federal Judges (Shapiro, Cooper)

Lawyers admitted to practice at the U.S. Supreme Court (Shapiro, Appleton)

Licensed: VA, WV, NC, SC, FL, Wash., D.C., KY, associated to practice pro hac vice in entire eastern U.S.A.

Free case evaluation and confidential legal consultation

No legal fee unless we WIN your case, part of our written pledge

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