Atty. Robert A Rapaport
Robert A Rapaport is a lawyer practicing state workers compensation, longshore and harborworkers compensation act, products liability law and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Longshore And Harborworkers Compensation Act & More Attorney · Serving Virginia Beach, VA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Robert A Rapaport at a Glance
Robert A Rapaport is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hull & Brunick, PLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1979) and Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia U (1979). Educated at College of William and Mary (J.D., 1979) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia Beach, Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar State Bar of Michigan Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Serves clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A Rapaport
- Robert A Rapaport is a lawyer practicing state workers compensation, longshore and harborworkers compensation act, products liability law and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Robert practices at Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hull & Brunick, PLC in Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert A Rapaport's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A Rapaport handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Virginia Beach.
Personal Injury in Virginia Beach
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.
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Workers Compensation in Virginia Beach
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert A Rapaport is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →
Product Liability in Virginia Beach
Robert A Rapaport is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Virginia Beach
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Robert A Rapaport is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach 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 venue, 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.
Virginia Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Virginia Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Virginia Beach Choose Robert A Rapaport
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert A Rapaport's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert A Rapaport brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia and Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia U, Robert A Rapaport can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and product liability, Robert A Rapaport can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach-based practice means Robert A Rapaport attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert A Rapaport Handles in Virginia Beach
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