Richard Serpe is a highly skilled Virginia personal injury attorney with a reputation for meticulous preparation and presentation. He has a tremendous track record of success in obtaining favorable jury verdicts and settlements for his clients.
He specializes in personal injury cases involving wrongful death, car accidents, dog bites and animal attacks, and dangerous products. A substantial portion of his career has been devoted to the representation of injured children.
Richard Serpe earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Virginia in 1983 and his juris doctor degree from Tulane University School of Law in 1986. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Texas and Louisiana.
Awards and Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America® (2005 – Present)
- Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year (Norfolk 2020)
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Martindale-Hubbell law directory: AV-Preeminent (highest rating)
- “Super Lawyer”: top 5% of lawyers in Virginia (2006 – Present)
- Avvo.com: Rated 10/10 – “Superb”
Education
Richard Serpe is a 1986 order of the coif graduate of Tulane University, having also obtained a master’s degree in maritime law from Tulane University in 1991. He has been awarded Proctor status from the Maritime Law Association of the United States. He has successfully represented clients under the Jones Act and the general maritime law.
- B.A. (Econ.) 1983 University of Virginia
- J.D. (Law) 1986 Tulane Law School
- LL.M (Maritime) 1991 Tulane Law School
Bar & Court Admissions
Richard Serpe has successfully tried lawsuits in state and federal courts and resolved cases for victims in Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. Mr. Serpe has been a member of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana since October 14, 1986. He has represented clients before the Louisiana and Virginia Supreme Courts and appeared before the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Circuits of the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Richard Serpe is admitted to practice in Virginia, Texas, and Louisiana.
- Virginia State Bar (1991)
- Virginia Supreme Court (1992)
- State Bar of Texas (1987)
- Texas Supreme Court (1985)
- Louisiana State Bar (1986)
- Eastern District of Louisiana (1986)
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1986)
Free Book: Winning Your Virginia Dog Bite Case
Consider reading this book before hiring a lawyer or speaking with the insurance company.
Insurance companies have vast resources to prevent you from receiving a maximum settlement, and this book provides the tools you need to stay informed and protect yourself.
Richard Serpe wrote this free book to educate individuals, and their family members, about their legal rights if they are injured in a Virginia dog attack. Do your own research before you decide to hire a lawyer or speak to the insurance company.
