Richard J. Serpe

Richard J. Serpe is the founder of the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C., and a nationally respected personal injury attorney with over 37 years of legal experience. He concentrates his practice on cases involving serious injuries, dangerous products, maritime law, and child injury claims. Known for his strategic litigation approach and tireless client advocacy, Mr. Serpe has secured numerous high-value verdicts and settlements for clients across Virginia and beyond.

Mr. Serpe earned his J.D. from Tulane Law School in 1986 and an LL.M. in Maritime Law from Tulane Law School in 1991. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia.

Mr. Serpe is often called upon to manage complex litigation involving scientific and medical evidence. He has overseen large case cohorts, including hundreds of neuropsychological evaluations to support brain injury claims. He has also served as lead counsel in historic cases, including the $2 million verdict—the largest in Virginia—for a child poisoned by lead. His experience extends to high-impact cases like Chinese drywall litigation and maritime injury under the Jones Act.

Richard J. Serpe is an experienced trial lawyer admitted to practice in Virginia, Texas, and Louisiana. He has represented clients in state and federal courts across the country, including the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Circuits. A Proctor member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, Mr. Serpe also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers, and maintains a 10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo.

Dedicated to justice and public service, Mr. Serpe lectures nationally and supports environmental causes through Lynnhaven River Now. His clients benefit from his depth of experience, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to their recovery.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Louisiana State Bar
• Member, Maritime Law Association of the United States
• Member, Eastern District of Louisiana

Licensed State

• Virginia
• Texas
• Louisiana

Education

• Tulane Law School
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Tulane Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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