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  • In Memoriam York D. Poole, III
  • About Us
    • Team
      • Attorneys
        • Willard J. Moody, Jr.
        • Claude W. Anderson, Jr.
        • Michael R. Davis
        • John H. Coston IV
        • Amy L. Stone
        • John G. Harnishfeger
      • Administration Management
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Since 1958, the Moody Law Firm has recovered over a Billion Dollars for our Railroad, Personal Injury and Mass Tort Clients.

Since 1958, the Moody Law Firm has recovered over a Billion Dollars for our Railroad, Personal Injury and Mass Tort Clients.

Since 1958, the Moody Law Firm has recovered over a Billion Dollars for our Railroad, Personal Injury and Mass Tort Clients.

Practice Areas

Our quality attorneys are licensed in Virginia and 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:

The Moody Law Firm Maintains a General Civil Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Including Claims Involving the Federal Employers Liability Act(” FELA”), Railroad Accidents and Injuries, Railroad Crossing Accidents, Railroad Liability, and Railroad Safety, as well as Personal Injury Claims Involving Vehicular Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Products Liability, and Dangerous Drugs/Medical Devices.

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Railroad Workers Accidents
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Occupational Disease
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Verdicts and Settlements

Verdict #1

Jury Awards $2.4 Million To Former NS Engineer Injured On Job.

A Roanoke jury has awarded $2.4 million to a former Norfolk Southern locomotive engineer who tripped and was injured on the job nearly three years ago. […]
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Verdict #2

Ns Conductor/Rco Injures Ankle And Develops Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

On June 13, 2008, Plaintiff was working as a Remote Control Operator (“RCO”) in the Roanoke Material Yard when he tripped on a railroad tie, severely […]
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Verdict #3

Sounding Of Horn Inside Locomotive Shop Blamed For Tinnitus

The plaintiff, age forty-three, was working as a machinist inside defendant’s Shaffer’s Crossing locomotive repair shop on April 17, 2006, when a locomotive horn was inadvertently sounded. […]
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About The Moody Law Firm

The Moody Law Firm, Inc. is a Virginia law firm headquartered in Portsmouth, VA. Our attorneys specialize in legal representation for accidental injury victims and other practice areas in which we provide client representation. For more than fifty years, injured railroad workers have benefited from our legal representation under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA). We are well established, nationwide, as a law firm whom injured railroad workers and their families hire for aggressive and cutting-edge legal representation, combined with compassionate guidance through the complex process of litigation.

WILLARD J. MOODY, JR.

CLAUDE W. ANDERSON, JR.

MICHAEL R. DAVIS

JOHN H. COSTON IV

AMY L. STONE
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MICHAEL T. SCIANCALEPOREExecutive Director & Chief Financial Officer

THOMAS J. TERRELL, JRDirector of Administration

COURTNEY M. MOODYDirector, Mass Tort

KENNETH SIMMONSMarketing Manager

KIMBERLY A. CHAMPIONAccounting Manager
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What Our Clients Say

I highly recommend Mike Davis and his team, very informative and available when needed. Read More
- A.B.
Unbelievable quality law firm. People first. Read More
- M. T.
I had a wonderful experience with this law firm. Julia Barnard was always friendly, informative, and available to help me with any questions. I feel like they have fought hard for me and done well. Again, Julia has been awesome and represented this firm with Read More
- B. G.
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- J. S.
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- Mrs. L.
The Moody law firm was recommended to me,and I have been very pleased. My lawyer assigned to me was Mr Claude Anderson and his team. They were very professional and kept me informed at all times and got me the best possible settlement. I highly recommend them to anyone Read More
- B. L. 9/23/2022
The Moody Law Firm was very professional and concerned about me and my case (Automobile Accident) the first onset of me visiting their office. Mr. Anderson and his paralegal Ms. Porter was instrumental in handling my case and treated my case with the utmost importance. I explained to Mr. Anderson that this was the first time that I had experience anything of this magnitude and me wanting to know could he assist me or direct me. He assured me that he would look over my case and if he could not assist me that he would direct me to someone who could. With that being said I would like to THANK Mr. Anderson and Ms. Porter for a successful outcome and would recommend The Moody Law Firm to anyone who may need Great representation for Automobile Accident until the end - THANKS AGAIN FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR ME AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR OTHERS - I APPRECIATE YOU. Read More
-D.D. 5/15/2023
An excellent firm that went above and beyond to represent my case successfully. Read More
-B.R. 6/12/2023
My experience with Moody Law Firm was an easy and straightforward process. The staff was all easy to work with and communicated efficiently. I would recommend this law firm to anyone in need of any assistance. ThanksRead More
-N.A. 9/28/2023
Very knowledgeable in the field I needed! Made sure I was fully informed and understood all aspects of case! Do not hesitate to use moody law firm! A+ Amy Stone was my lawyer!Read More
-J.N. 10/05/2023
First of all, I have never sued anyone, so I didn’t know the process or what to expect when I hired The Moody Law Firm. Things went extremely smooth and they never gave me false hope or inaccurate information. They kept me up to date on my case regularly and also were thorough even hiring experts in the field. We were dealing with a billion dollar company and The Moody Law Firm stood up to them every step of the way while remaining professional during every interaction. In closing, I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone looking for justice.Read More
-J.P. 12/6/2023
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IN THE NEWS

Moody Law Firm Attorney John H. Costen IV Elected to ARLA Board of Directors

The Moody Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorney John H. Costen IV has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA). ARLA is a national organization comprised of attorneys who represent railroad … Read More about Moody Law Firm Attorney John H. Costen IV Elected to ARLA Board of Directors

BMWED American Rail System Federation Passes Resolution Honoring Moody Law Firm

            We are honored to announce that The Moody Law Firm, Inc., has been formally recognized by the BMWED American Rail System Federation through the passing of Resolution No. 21.             This resolution acknowledges our firm's valuable … Read More about BMWED American Rail System Federation Passes Resolution Honoring Moody Law Firm

Michael R. Davis of The Moody Law Firm Elected President of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys

Willard J. Moody, Jr. is proud to announce that Michael R. Davis, of The Moody Law Firm, was recently elected President of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA). ARLA is a professional association of plaintiffs' attorneys whose practice includes … Read More about Michael R. Davis of The Moody Law Firm Elected President of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys

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