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 standards.

Selected as Virginia Super Lawyers, 2011 (Lewis & Shapiro)

Selected to the Best Lawyers In America 2011 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

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

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

Extensive experience achieving record verdicts & settlements (60 Million Verdict in VA in 2000)

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 clerk selected by Federal Judge (Shapiro)

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

Kid-friendly office that will ensure your children are taken care of during your visit

If a client's car is in the shop, we will pick them up.

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

Read our written client pledge here.