Atty. Richard A. Saunders

Atty. Richard A. Saunders

Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America; Virginia Super Lawyers; Virginia's Legal Elite.

Norfolk Norfolk 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (948) 212-3063 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard A. Saunders at a glance

Richard A. Saunders is an Of Counsel based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Furniss, Davis, Rashkind and Saunders, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on workers comp, construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary (J.D., 1977) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia Beach, Norfolk-Portsmouth, Virginia, American and Federal Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America
  • Virginia Super Lawyers
  • Virginia's Legal Elite

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Saunders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Saunders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

Richard A. Saunders is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Richard A. Saunders is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard A. Saunders is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard A. Saunders is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Norfolk are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A. Saunders

Where is Richard A. Saunders's law office located?
Richard A. Saunders's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Furniss, Davis, Rashkind and Saunders, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Saunders handle?
Richard A. Saunders focuses on workers comp, construction, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Richard A. Saunders practiced law?
Richard A. Saunders has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Richard A. Saunders go to law school?
Richard A. Saunders earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Richard A. Saunders for a consultation?
You can contact Richard A. Saunders directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard A. Saunders received?
Richard A. Saunders's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary
- 1977
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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