Richard Charles Armstrong

Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen

10+ Years of Experience

Richard is an experienced and skilled attorney working in the Charlottesville, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. He has dedicated his career to fighting for justice for his clients, guided by a singular philosophy: the case belongs to the client. Richard focuses on a variety of personal injury matters, including wrongful death, automobile and tractor trailer accidents, and accidents involving drunk drivers.

After receiving his law degree from the University of Virginia, Richard worked as a public defender in New York City for 13 years. He returned to Virginia in 2000 and continues to litigate cases in the Commonwealth.
Richard is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for attorneys who have achieved trial verdicts of $1 million or more. He has been honored by the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for work on friend of the court briefs to the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has presented at various seminars and has published several articles in the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

Richard is very involved in the Charlottesville community. He serves on the board of the Albemarle County Service Authority. Richard is also an acting board member for the Jefferson Swim League and Madison House and has served as President for both organizations.

Richard is married and has two children. His wife, Andrea, is also an attorney and works for UVA as the Director of Virginia Status. Richard has traveled extensively and has visited several countries including Vietnam, Bali, Turkey, Nicaragua, and Cuba. In his spare time, he can be found swimming, biking, traveling, and dining out with his wife.

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Contingent Fees
New York
Since 1987
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Trial Attorney
Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen
2017 –

Current

Shareholder
Lenhart Pettit
2008 –

2017

Trial Attorney
Richmond and Fishburne
2004 –

2008

Trial attorney
Wyatt & Armstrong
2001 –

2004

Supervising Attorney
Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division
1994 –

2000

Trial Attorney
Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division
1987 –

1994

University of Virginia School of Law
J.D. (1987) | Law
1984


1987

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University of Virginia
B.A. (1984) | Political & Social Thought
1980


1984

Honors: Graduated with Distinction
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AV Rating
Martindale Hubbell
amicus curiae honor roll (2006, 2017)
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member
2008 –
Current
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member
2004 –
Current
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Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court

Member, Past President
2004 –
Current
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Virginia State Bar

&nbsp# 46053

Member
2000 –
Current
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Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association

Member
2000 –
Current
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New York State Bar

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Member
1987 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
“A Primer on the Fifth Amendment in Civil Litigation”
VTLA Journal
2010
How to Recover When the Treating Physician Won’t Get on the Bus
VTLA Journal
2009
HIPAA Regulations and Client Privacy
VTLA Journal
2007
The Myth of the Charitable Physician
VTLA Journal
2006
Websites & Blogs

Website
Allen and Allen

Allen, Allen, Allen and Allen
946 Grady Ave
Ste 201
Charlottesville, VA 22903
US
Toll-Free: (866) 388-6408
Telephone: (434) 284-4287
Fax: (434) 284-4299