Richard J. Serpe, P.C.

There is no such thing as an “easy” lawsuit.
Considering all the talk these days about the “litigation explosion” and “frivolous lawsuits,” you would think that filing and winning a personal injury lawsuit would be the simplest thing in the world.

It isn’t.

A lawsuit is a time consuming, emotionally draining process. Evidence has to be gathered, witnesses must be found, and motions have to be filed. You can also count on the insurance companies using every trick in the book to delay the proceedings, or trying to have the case thrown out completely.

That’s just the process for a case like a car accident, or if someone falls and breaks their leg. If the suit has multiple defendants, or affects a large number of people, you can be sure that those responsible will go to great lengths to make certain that things go their way.

If you have been injured by a business rather than a person, or if your case involves people in multiple states, it is crucial to have legal counsel that has experience in successfully prosecuting complex cases. In Richmond and the Tidewater region of Virginia, that attorney is Richard Serpe.

Richard Serpe: Experience for Complex Cases

With prosecutions of environmental contamination and toxic poisoning cases in five states, Richard Serpe brings the experience and legal expertise necessary to bring your case to a successful conclusion. Throughout the course of his career he has won by verdict or settlement over Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000) for his clients, including compensation for over 90 Virginia families that had their health adversely affected by the environmental negligence of the Abex Corporation.

Mr. Serpe has dedicated his career to fighting for people who have suffered losses due to the negligence of corporations and property owners. He has vigorously and successfully defended the rights of those who have endured lead poisoning and illnesses due to toxic environments in both state and federal courts. He has garnered a reputation among his peers as an attorney who takes on tough cases, and over twenty years of dedicated work on behalf of his clients has led to Mr. Serpe being listed among The Best Lawyers in America, as well as obtaining the highest possible peer review rating from Martindale Hubble. He is also in demand as a lecturer on the subject of environmental tort and personal injury law.

Richard Serpe’s Law Firm is currently accepting the following types of cases:

Lead Poisoning: Exposure to a high amount of lead can be dangerous to anyone, but it is specifically hazardous to children. Lead poisoning causes permanent brain damage including reduced IQ, behavioral problems, ADHD, learning disability and school failure, loss of developmental skills, or even death. Victims are usually exposed to lead that is prevalent in their environment, such as lead-based house paint. Richard Serpe has successfully represented hundreds of families that have had their lives irrevocably damaged due to lead poisoning. Richard Serpe received a Two Million Dollar ($2,000,000) verdict, which is the largest verdict in the state for a victim of lead poisoning. 

Brain Injury:  A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an acquired injury to the brain caused by external physical force to the head, resulting in total or partial disability including problems with memory, concentration, emotional and motor function.  These injuries are often debilitating and few effective treatments exist, whether the injuries are mild or severe. Victims of TBI are at a high risk of repeat injury and worsening symptoms over time.  Richard Serpe has two decades of experience working with brain injury victims who havereceived compensation for permanent injuries.

Maritime Personal Injury: Mr. Serpe has a Masters Degree (LLM) in maritime law from Tulane University School of Law, and has obtained the highest ranking (Proctor) from the Maritime Law Association of the United States.  Richard Serpe has years of experience in protecting the rights of injured seamen, longshoremen and others injured in the maritime setting. He has successfully prosecuted cases under the Jones Act, and takes pride in helping those who were injured on our waterways due to no fault of their own.

Medical Malpractice:Medical malpractice is defined as the failure of a health care provider to follow appropriate and acceptable practice which results in injury to a patient. Common types of malpractice include:

 
• Errors in prescribing and dispensing medication  
• Birth injuries caused by poor practice  
• Delay in recognizing the signs of cancer, resulting in loss of a chance of cure  
• Failure to recognize the seriousness of an illness or infection  
• Failure to recognize a developing heart attack or stroke

Mr. Serpe can help clients determine whether their injury or the death of a loved one was the result of negligence or misconduct of a hospital, nursing home or individuals in the health care field.

Toxic Torts: The profits of an industry do not take precedence over the safety of its neighbors. Richard Serpe has successfully pursued corporate polluters for 20 years, working with the foremost experts in the country.  Bringing industrial polluters to account for their actions is a priority for Richard Serpe.

Legal Malpractice: Too often, Virginians with real legal problems enlist the services of an attorney only to find that their case has been mishandled by a lawyer without the necessary experience. Even so-called “slam dunk” cases can go wrong if they aren’t given the attention that they deserve. Richard Serpe can help you make attorneys answer for failing to do their jobs.

Professional Malpractice: Once their services are retained, accountants, architects and other professionals have an obligation to provide you with their best efforts. Negligence or incompetence at their hands can cost you time and money. Richard Serpe works hard to pinpoint the negligence and mistakes from hired professionals, and can make it easy for juries to understand.

The Serpe Law Firm: Justice for All

Since receiving his law degree from Tulane University in 1986, Richard Serpe has made protecting the rights of citizens his main priority. To that end, he has become an expert in defining exactly what his clients have lost. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, lost future earnings, emotional distress, and pain and suffering, any one of which can and will impact a victim and his family. Mr. Serpe also retains the services of some of the most renowned experts in the country, and uses their expertise to help make juries understand exactly how his clients have suffered. Since many of his actions are against large corporations or property owners, Mr. Serpe is well-versed in the tactics that they use to delay, deny, or shift the blame to another party. As a result, he studies every conceivable aspect of the case and is ready for any possible contingency well before the case reaches court. His counsel is frequently sought to help manage complex cases with multiple defendants, and he uses the latest database and litigation software to make sure that delays and denials are kept to a minimum.

Having a net worth of billions of dollars does not give a business, corporation, or insurance company the right to cause injury to innocent people. The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. specializes in defending those who have had their rights violated by the negligence of others. If you or a loved one has been injured, or if you have suffered a loss due to the actions of others, contact our offices for a free case assessment today.

Lead Poisoning

The Serpe Law Firm is currently accepting cases involving Virginians who have had their children suffer from the adverse effects of lead poisoning. Richard Serpe is an attorney that has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of victims of environmental pollution, and has won record verdicts for his clients. If your children are suffering from the effects of lead posioning, contact Richard Serpe for a free legal consultation today.

Maritime Injury/Jones Act Injury Claims

Anyone who has spent time earning a living on the ocean can tell you that it’s a dangerous business. The sheer unpredictability of the ocean can put even the most experienced of sailors or the strongest of ships at risk. Virginia Attorney Richard Serpe is offering dedicated and experienced legal counsel for those that have been injured while working at sea.

Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

Richard Serpe has spent the majority of his distinguished career making the complex understandable. By conferring with some of America’s most distinguished experts in brain function and physiology, he is able to bring the suffering of the victim into sharp focus. Using his experience and command of the law, he has brought justice and fair treatment to the injured of Virginia. And if you or a loved one is suffering from the after effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury, you can be sure that your case will be handled with the respect, dedication and urgency that it deserves.

Medical Malpractice Attorney

With over two decades of legal practice, Richard Serpe has established himself as one of the most dedicated and effective attorneys in Virginia. With successful arguments before State and Federal Courts, he has garnered a reputation among his peers as an attorney that handles difficult cases, and over twenty years of aggressive representation for his clients has led to Mr. Serpe being listed among The Best Lawyers in America, as well as obtaining the highest possible peer review rating from Martindale Hubble. Mr. Serpe has obtained fair and just compensation for Virginians of all walks of life that have been injured due to the negligence or incompetence of doctors.

Toxic Torts

Renowned attorney Richard Serpe is currently accepting cases involving Virginians who have suffered from illnesses, injuries, or decreased quality of life due to industrial waste or unchecked corporate pollution. If you or a loved one are suffering due to lead poisoning, mesothelioma, mercury poisoning or other chronic and life altering condition due to industrial irresponsibility, contact Richard Serpe for a free case assessment today.

Legal Malpractice

The competence and conduct of your attorneys should be above reproach at all times. Lost verdicts or the sudden evaporation of your life savings can be the result of legal professionals who show negligence or incompetence. As a respected personal injury attorney, Richard Serpe is aware of what good legal and financial counsel should look like. If you suspect that your needs haven’t been adequately represented by a hired legal professional and you feel that you are the victim of legal malpractice, contact our offices for a free consultation today.

Virginia Auto Accident Attorney: Justice for All

Richard J. Serpe, P.C. is a Virginia based law firm serving the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Tidewater, and Richmond areas. Mr. Serpe is dedicated to representing people seriously injured or killed in auto accidents. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Serpe is the attorney you want on your side if you or somebody you love has been seriously injured in an automobile accident. Contact him today for a no-cost, no-obligation review of your case, and find out what it is like to have an experienced attorney working for you.

Professional Malpractice

Renowned Virginia Attorney Richard Serpe is currently accepting cases involving those who have suffered damages due to the negligence or incompetence of licensed professionals. If you or a loved one has lost a legal case or suffered from financial loss due to the actions of an attorney or financial professional, or if you have suffered damages due to the actions of an architect or construction company, contact our offices for a free case assessment today.