Atty. Richard J. Serpe
Richard J. Serpe is a Virginia personal injury and maritime attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Richard J.
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Richard J. Serpe is a personal injury and maritime attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe PC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1986), Texas (1987), and Virginia (1991). Educated at Tulane University (LL.M. in Admiralty, 1989) and Tulane University (Juris Doctor (JD), 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard J. Serpe is a Virginia personal injury and maritime attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC in Norfolk, Virginia
- He has practiced law since 1986 and represents individuals and families injured by negligence throughout Hampton Roads and across the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Mr. Serpe’s practice focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, dog bites, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, recreational boating accidents, maritime injuries, and other catastrophic injury claims
- He is known for handling complex injury cases with meticulous preparation, aggressive advocacy, and personal attention to clients facing life-changing injuries
- Throughout his career, Richard J. Serpe has recovered substantial settlements and verdicts for injury victims and their families
- He has earned recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell, and Avvo for his work in personal injury litigation
- He has also received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® rating, the organization’s highest peer-review distinction for legal ability and ethical standards
- Mr. Serpe earned his law degree from Tulane Law School, graduating cum laude, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia
- He later earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Tulane University with an emphasis in maritime law and Admiralty matters through one of the nation’s most respected maritime law programs
- At the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC we are committed to helping injury victims pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent injuries, and wrongful death damages
- We offer free consultations and represent clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless compensation is recovered
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard J. Serpe is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Richard J. Serpe is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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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