Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Portsmouth, VA
We are a dedicated legal team serving clients in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, and Southampton County. With over 70 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in criminal defense, social security disability, personal injury, and traffic defense cases. Our approach prioritizes trial readiness, ensuring every case receives the attention it deserves. We offer contingency fee arrangements for personal injury and social security claims, eliminating financial barriers for clients seeking justice.Our attorneys bring unique perspectives from prior roles as prosecutors and public defenders, enhancing our ability to navigate complex legal challenges. We pride ourselves on a hands-on approach, offering home and hospital consultations to accommodate client needs. With a track record of over 300 jury trials, we combine courtroom experience with personalized service to protect our clients' rights and futures.
Services
Criminal Defense
Traffic Defense
Social Security
Personal Injury
Wills & Estates
Trial Representation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Over 70 years combined legal experience since 1998
- Proven trial attorneys with 300+ jury trials completed
- Contingency fee arrangements for personal injury cases
- Former prosecutors bring unique perspective to defense cases
- Home and hospital consultations available for convenience
Services
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges ranging from traffic offenses to capital murder. Our attorneys leverage decades of courtroom experience and former prosecutorial perspectives to build strong defense strategies. With over 300 jury trials completed, we prepare every case for trial while pursuing optimal pre-trial resolutions when appropriate.
Social Security
We represent clients denied Social Security Disability benefits through hearings before Administrative Law Judges. Our team handles all aspects of case preparation including medical records collection and vocational analysis. Services are provided on a contingency fee basis regulated by the Social Security Administration.
Personal Injury
We advocate for injury victims seeking compensation for negligence-related damages. Our contingency fee arrangement ensures access to legal representation regardless of financial situation. We handle complex documentation and negotiate with insurance companies to secure fair settlements for medical expenses and lost wages.
Traffic Defense
We provide defense against traffic charges including speeding, reckless driving, and criminal traffic offenses. Our attorneys leverage experience working with prosecutors to negotiate reduced penalties or charge dismissals. We serve clients across Tidewater Virginia's courts and DMV hearing processes.
Trial Representation
We maintain trial readiness in all cases to protect clients' rights through courtroom advocacy. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries across Virginia. This trial experience enhances our negotiation leverage while ensuring preparedness for complex litigation scenarios.
People
Barrett Richardson
Attorney
Practicing law since 1985 with experience as former Assistant Public Defender, Senior Public Defender, and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. Brings prosecutorial perspective to defense work while focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases.
Mike Rosenberg
Attorney
Licensed since 1986 with background as Assistant and Deputy Public Defender. Appointed Special Prosecutor for murder and violent crime cases. Specializes in criminal defense trials and personal injury representation with contingency fee arrangements.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, and Southampton County from our downtown Portsmouth office.
How much experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 70 combined years of legal experience with 300+ jury trials completed since 1998.
Do you handle personal injury cases on contingency?
Yes, we handle personal injury cases on contingency with no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Can you help with denied Social Security claims?
Yes, we represent clients at Social Security Administration hearings for denied disability claims with contingency fee arrangements.
Do you offer weekend appointments?
Yes, we offer weekend appointments for client convenience outside regular business hours.
What makes your firm different?
Our unique combination of prosecutorial experience, trial readiness, and personalized service distinguishes our approach to client representation.
