EDUCATION:
University of Virginia School of Law
Charlottesville, Virginia
J.D., 1987
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
B.A. with distinction, 1984
ADMISSIONS:
- Virginia
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
MEMBERSHIPS:
- Virginia State Bar Appellate Practice Committee
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 2011-2012
- Amicus Curiae Committee, Co-Chair
- Publications Committee
- CLE Committee
- Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, Vice-President, 1990-1995
- American Association for Justice
- President-elect of the Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court, 2012-2013 term
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association
- Virginia Lawyer Referral Service
Richard C. Armstrong
Of Counsel
Charlottesville
Phone: 434-220-6110
E-mail: rca@lolawfirm.com
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At Lenhart Obenshain
Richard Armstrong concentrates his practice on the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, employment, and general commercial 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 a 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
Recognitions
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- BV®* Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®*
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Amicus Curiae Honor Roll, Co-Chair
More than Lenhart Obenshain
Richard Armstrong is married with two children who keep him busy with sports and school activities. A weekend tennis player, Richard enjoys yoga, cross-country skiing, and of course, cheering on University of Virginia sports victories.
- Madison House Board Member, 2001-2007
- Member of the Board of the Jefferson Swim League, 2011-2012
Co-Chairman, 2005-2007
*AV® Preeminent™ and BV® Distinguished™ are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Legal Assistant
Kelli Rouse
434-220-6103
krouse@lolawfirm.com
Areas of Practice
Litigation
Personal Injury
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