Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005 
Richard J. Serpe is a Virginia personal injury and maritime attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC in Norfolk, Virginia. He has practiced law since 1986 and represents individuals and families injured by negligence throughout Hampton Roads and across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Mr. Serpe’s practice focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, dog bites, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, recreational boating accidents, maritime injuries, and other catastrophic injury claims. He is known for handling complex injury cases with meticulous preparation, aggressive advocacy, and personal attention to clients facing life-changing injuries.
Throughout his career, Richard J. Serpe has recovered substantial settlements and verdicts for injury victims and their families. He has earned recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell, and Avvo for his work in personal injury litigation. He has also received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® rating, the organization’s highest peer-review distinction for legal ability and ethical standards.
Mr. Serpe earned his law degree from Tulane Law School, graduating cum laude, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia. He later earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Tulane University with an emphasis in maritime law and Admiralty matters through one of the nation’s most respected maritime law programs.
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC we are committed to helping injury victims pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent injuries, and wrongful death damages. We offer free consultations and represent clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless compensation is recovered
