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  • Home
  • 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
        • James “Jay” Sheridan Strickland
      • Administration Management
        • Michael T. Sciancalepore
        • Thomas J. Terrell, Jr
        • Courtney M. Moody
        • Kenn Simmons
        • Kimberly A. Champion
      • Paralegals
      • Investigators
    • Union Affiliations
    • Retirees Associations
  • Practice Areas
    • Railroad Worker’s Accidents
      • FELA Railroad Worker’s Injuries
      • Railroad Crossing Accidents
      • Whistle-Blower Protection
    • Mass Torts
      • CAMP LEJEUNE TOXIC WATER CLAIMS
      • Mass Torts and Pharmaceutical Drugs
      • IVC Filters
      • Hip Implant
      • Vaginal Mesh
      • PARAQUAT LITIGATION
      • 3M Earplugs Litigation
      • Surgical Staplers and Staples
    • Personal Injury
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      • Nursing Home Negligence & Elder Abuse
      • Motorcycle Accidents
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      • Mesothelioma Lawyer
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About The Moody Law Firm INC.

1924 – 2019

The Moody Law Firm, Inc. (Moody, Strople, Kloeppel & Higginbotham, Inc. and its predecessor firms) is a national law firm headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia. It was founded in a one room office space in 1958 by National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame 2014 Inductee and America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Recipient, Willard J. Moody, Sr., who was a renowned and highly respected attorney, trial lawyer, and civic leader in the City of Portsmouth, who served in both the House of Delegates and the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Over the many years, The Moody Law Firm has grown and diversified under his leadership and management, by emphasizing strong client relationships, tireless responsive legal service, and a committed personal-touch in representing all clients relentlessly. That very same legendary drive and commitment he exuded and stood for, is the very cornerstone The Moody Law Firm stands for in all we do and represent today.

Our quality attorneys are licensed in Virginia and many 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:

General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Negligence, Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), Railroad Accidents and Injuries, Railroad Crossing Accidents, Railroad Liability, Railroad Safety, Personal Injury, Mesothelioma Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation, and Products Liability Law.

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Practice Areas

Railroad Workers Accidents

  • FELA Railroad Workers Injuries
  • Railroad Crossing
  • Whistleblower Protection

Mass Torts

  • Mass Torts and Pharmaceutical Drugs
  • IVC Filters
  • Hip Implant
  • Vaginal Mesh
  • 3M Earplugs
  • Surgical Staplers
  • Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse
  • Paraquat Litigation
  • Toxic Water Claims

Personal Injury

  • Personal Injuries
  • Truck Accidents
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Product Liability

Occupational Disease

  • Occupational Diseases
  • Asbestos
  • Mesothelioma
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What Our Clients Say

Unbelievable quality law firm. People first. Read More
– M. T.
I want to express my sincere and utmost gratitude to the Moody Law Firm. In particular William Moody Jr. and Julia. From the first day I had my first conversation with Julia and Mr. Moody, I was shown nothing but compassion and sincerity. They were completely professional Read More
– V. C.
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.
Great! Read More
– Mrs. L.

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Verdicts And Settlements

  • Jury Awards $3.74 Million For Dental Malpractice
  • Carman Injured Back While Repairing Coal Chute Door On Car – $700,00 Verdict
  • Fela Asbestos Exposure Case: Settled For $1.7 Million

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In The News

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

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

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