Willard J. Moody, Jr. 10YEARSAWARDED

Willard J. Moody, Jr.

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Awarded Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Railroad Law
Willard J. Moody, Jr.
Willard J. Moody, Jr.
Portsmouth, VA
Works at
The Moody Law Firm, Inc.

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

The Moody Law Firm, Inc. (Moody, Strople, Kloeppel & Higginbotham, Inc. and its predecessor firms) is a national law firm headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia. It was founded in a one room office space in 1958 by National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee and America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Recipient, Willard J. Moody, Sr., who was a renowned and highly respected attorney, trial lawyer, and civic leader in the City of Portsmouth, who served in both the House of Delegates and the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Over the many years, The Moody Law Firm has grown and diversified under his leadership and management, by emphasizing strong client relationships, tireless responsive legal service, and a committed personal-touch in representing all clients relentlessly. That very same legendary drive and commitment he exuded and stood for, is the very cornerstone The Moody Law Firm stands for in all we do and represent today.

Our quality attorneys are licensed in Virginia and many other states, including Florida, North Carolina and West Virginia. Additionally, through our vast network of attorneys in other states, The Moody Law Firm provides legal representation in every state of the Union.

Statement Of Practice Summary:

General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Negligence, Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), Railroad Accidents and Injuries, Railroad Crossing Accidents, Railroad Liability, Railroad Safety, Personal Injury, Mesothelioma Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation, and Products Liability Law.

Works at
The Moody Law Firm, Inc.

1 Best Lawyers award

The Moody Law Firm, Inc. logo

Locations

Education

  • Elon University, B.A., graduated 1979
  • University of Richmond, J.D., graduated 1983

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, The Florida Bar
  • West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • 1989, U.S. Supreme Court
  • 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
  • 1984, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
  • 1983, Virginia, U.S. District Court;

Affiliations

  • National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) - Member
  • Million Dollar of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA - Member
  • Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) - Member
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ) - Member
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) - Member
  • Norfolk/Portsmouth Bar Assocation - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Railroad Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Railroad Law, Norfolk (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Railroad Law
Awards:
  • TOP 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in the State of Virginia – 2017

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – 2026

  • Super Lawyers – 2011 – 2026

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