Richard Armstrong
Richard Armstrong concentrates his practice on the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and general litigation. Mr. Armstrong brings more than 20 years of trial practice litigating cases on behalf of his clients in a wide-range of matters. Mr. Armstrong has tried numerous complex cases in Virginia and New York. As native of Charlottesville, Virginia, he brings a strong record of achievement, successful advocacy for his clients, and an abiding commitment to his community.
A graduate of Albemarle High School, Richard Armstrong practiced in Manhattan before returning to Charlottesville. As a "double hoo," completing both his undergraduate work and his JD degree at the University of Virginia, Richard Armstrong has gained significant verdicts that have benefited his clients and impacted the law in Virginia.
Experience
CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE.
- Won multi-million dollar verdict in wrongful death case that was recognized as one of the top verdicts in Virginia for 2006
- Successfully obtained verdicts for punitive damages on behalf of victims of drunk drivers
- Has tried over 100 jury trials and has experience teaching trial advocacy techniques
- Briefed and argued appeals in both the Supreme Court of Virginia and in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Obtained recent appellate victories that helped maintain the rights of victims in Virginia to use available evidence and procedure to fully and fairly fight for full compensation in their suits
- Was a frequent commentator on Court TV while in New York.
- Co-taught a clinic on habeas corpus and the death penalty at the University of Virginia School of Law
Honors and Awards
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- BV* Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Amicus Curiae Honor Roll
Education
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
B.A., with distinction, 1984 - University of Virginia School of Law , Charlottesville, Virginia
J.D., 1987
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Amicus Curiae Committee
Publications Committee - Virginia State Bar, Appellate Practice Committee
- Virginia State Bar
- Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, Vice-President,1990-1995
- American Association of Justice
- Madison House
Board Member, 2001-2007
Co-Chairman, 2005-2007
*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
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