Robert L. Samuel, Jr.

Robert L. Samuel, Jr. is a shareholder at Pender & Coward, P.C., where he oversees all workers’ compensation matters and plays a key role in complex litigation cases. Since beginning his legal career in 1979, he has built a strong reputation for handling challenging personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. His practice focuses on representing defendants and individuals injured by others’ negligence, providing steady guidance through demanding legal situations in personal injury law.

Mr. Samuel earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law in 1979. He completed his undergraduate education at Hampden-Sydney College in 1976, earning his B.A. His academic background provided a strong foundation in legal reasoning, litigation strategy, and case analysis, which continues to support his work across multiple practice areas.

Mr. Samuel has handled more than 125 jury trials, demonstrating extensive courtroom experience and trial leadership throughout his career. He regularly appears before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and Circuit Courts across the Commonwealth of Virginia. His work often involves evaluating legal risk, advising municipalities and businesses, and guiding them through workers’ compensation and injury-related disputes.

Mr. Samuel is frequently consulted by municipalities and third-party administrators to assess case strength, defense exposure, and settlement strategies. He is also a trusted speaker at continuing legal education programs, where he shares practical insight on workers’ compensation and personal injury law with fellow legal professionals.

Robert L. Samuel, Jr. has helped clients navigate complex legal systems, resolve disputes efficiently, and understand their rights and responsibilities for decades. His structured approach, courtroom experience, and deep knowledge of Virginia law allow him to deliver reliable legal representation while helping organizations and individuals make informed decisions in high-stakes legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Pender & Coward, P.C.
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Chesapeake Bar Association
• Member, Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
• Past President, Virginia Beach Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• North Carolina

Education

• University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hampden-Sydney College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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