Edward Scher—Richmond Injury AttorneyEdward Scher

Thorough, diligent personal injury attorney in Richmond

An experienced injury attorney in Richmond known for his thorough, diligent approach, Edward keeps a limited caseload and works closely with his clients. He keeps them informed. He returns their calls promptly. He is readily accessible. He never walks into the courtroom unprepared. When appropriate, he finds other lawyers with special expertise and suggests to the client that they join him as co-counsel on the case. Edward's clients have received some of the largest reported personal injury jury verdicts and settlements in Virginia. In fact, he and his co-counsel obtained the largest personal injury jury verdicts in Virginia in 2001, 2003, 2007, and 2008, and the largest settlement in Virginia in 2009.

Recognitions and honors

Among Richmond personal injury attorneys, Edward Scher has earned the respect of the legal community.

  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for personal injury litigation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); for commercial litigation (2010); and “Bet-The-Company Litigation” (2010)
  • Selected as a Virginia Super Lawyer for personal injury litigation (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
  • Listed as one of the "Top 50 Virginia Super Lawyers" (2006, 2007)
  • Received an AV® Peer-Review Rating,™ the highest rating possible from other attorneys for legal ability and ethical standards according to a survey by Martindale-Hubbell

Education

  • University of Virginia Law School, J.D., 1983
  • University of Virginia, B.A. with high distinction, 1980
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Professional and bar activities

  • Admitted to practice before the:
    • United States Supreme Court
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    • Virginia Supreme Court
    • Federal courts in Virginia
  • Virginia State Bar member since 1983
    • Third District Disciplinary Committee, 2000–2006
    • Standing Committee on Professionalism, 1997–2000
    • Legal Aid Committee, 1989–1992
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Association for Justice
    • Executive Board, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group
  • Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
    • National Advisory Board
  • North American Brain Injury Society
  • Mays & Valentine L.L.P. (associate 1983–1991, partner 1991–1996)

Community service

  • Brain Injury Association of Virginia, director
  • Memorial Child Guidance Clinic (now known as ChildSavers), former director and officer
  • Beth Sholom Home of Virginia, former director and officer
  • Seven Hills School, former director and officer

Presentations

  • "Strategies For Dealing With Experts In Traumatic Brain Damage Cases," July 26, 2009, San Francisco, CA (American Association For Justice)
  • "Fundamentals of Brain Trauma [For Lawyers] In New York," October 23, 2008, New York City (sponsored by Lorman Education Services)

Publications

  • "Guest Column: Written Submissions Allowed At Writ Argument?" by Roger T. Creager and Edward E. Scher, 23 Virginia Lawyers Weekly 1379 (May 25, 2009 edition page 7)

Contact the Law Office of Edward Scher, Richmond personal injury attorney, today

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to someone else's negligence, you might be entitled to compensation. Contact the Law Office of Edward Scher, one of the leading Richmond injury attorneys, for a free consultation.