For nearly 40 years, Richard Serpe has represented victims of personal injuries and dangerous products. Mr. Serpe has earned a reputation as a well-respected, hard-working attorney with a tenacious approach to every case.
Richard Serpe is frequently associated with complex litigation, managing cases with difficult scientific and medical issues. Mr. Serpe has experience managing large case cohorts, including the extensive use of database and litigation support software.
He has commissioned over 200 neuropsychological assessments to document brain injury and is highly effective in demonstrating the extent of a victim’s loss. A substantial portion of Richard Serpe’s legal career has been devoted to protecting and representing innocent children injured by negligence.
Legal Specialties
Richard Serpe has obtained successful settlements and verdicts in all types of personal injury and dangerous product cases, including including car accidents, dog attacks, wrongful death, boat accidents, birth injury, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, guardrail accidents and more.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America®
- 2027 Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Norfolk, VA)
- 2020 Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Norfolk, VA)
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Virginia, 2005 – Present)
- Admiralty and Maritime Law – Plaintiffs (Virginia, 2025 – Present)
- Best Law Firms
- Tier 1: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Norfolk, VA)
- Martindale-Hubbell law directory: AV-Preeminent (highest rating)
- “Super Lawyer”: top 5% of lawyers in Virginia (2006 – Present)
- Avvo Attorney Ratings: 10/10 Superb
- Expertise.com
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)
Client Reviews
“Richard along with a great team recently settled a very difficult lawsuit in my favor, throughout the whole process Mr. Serpe and his colleagues have become more then lawyers they are my family because they genuinely care for each and every client. Richard will go above and beyond for any of his clients. He still even checks on me now that my case is settled and I’m forever grateful and glad I chose his law firm to assist me. I am now able to move on with my life in a better financially stable place.” – Yelp Review
“It was a pleasure to hire Richard as our attorney to help with my mom’s case. Richard was incredibly kind and patient throughout the whole process. He and his team kept us updated every step of the way to ensure we understood everything and were well-prepared. The result is very satisfied and more than we expected. My family highly recommends Richard’s firm if you need any assistance.” – Google Review
