Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp has built a legacy of justice since 1985, representing injury victims and families throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. Founded on dedication to those harmed by negligence, the firm combines powerful advocacy with personalized care to achieve meaningful results and restore lives after serious accidents.

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp originated from humble roots, founded by a former Norfolk Southern Railroad worker who turned his own injury experience into a lifelong pursuit of justice. Over decades, the firm evolved through leadership and expansion, always remaining committed to helping the injured, the voiceless, and the hardworking.

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp has recovered more than $100 million for clients in personal injury, wrongful death, railroad (FELA), medical malpractice, trucking, and brain injury cases. The firm’s attorneys bring over a century of combined trial experience and have earned record-setting verdicts, including multimillion-dollar recoveries recognized throughout the Southeast.

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp has earned accolades from Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and U.S. News – Best Law Firms. Partner Rick Shapiro holds board certification in civil trials and has won landmark appeals before multiple state supreme courts and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Each case reflects the firm’s enduring values—preparation, integrity, and relentless advocacy.

Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp offers clients direct communication, 24/7 availability, and representation without upfront fees. From Virginia Beach to Kitty Hawk, every office shares one mission: protecting those injured through negligence. With an unwavering pursuit of justice, the firm continues to redefine what it means to fight—and win—for the injured.