Law Office Of
Edward Scher, PLC
Helping People Whose Injuries Have Changed Their Lives
Richmond, Virginia
(804) 421-6000
Ed Scher's Professional Biography
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Education
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University of Virginia Law School, J.D., 1983
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University of Virginia, B.A. with high distinction, 1980
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Phi Beta Kappa
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Professional and bar activities
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Admitted to practice before the:
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United States Supreme Court
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United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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Virginia Supreme Court
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Federal courts in Virginia
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Virginia State Bar member since 1983
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Third District Disciplinary Committee, 2000–2006
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Standing Committee on Professionalism, 1997–2000
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Legal Aid Committee, 1989–1992
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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American Association for Justice
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Executive Board, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group
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Trucking Litigation Group
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Melvin M. Belli Society
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Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
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North American Brain Injury Society
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Mays & Valentine L.L.P. (associate 1983–1991, partner 1991–1996)
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Community service
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Special Olympics, coach (current)
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Brain Injury Association of Virginia, former director
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Memorial Child Guidance Clinic (now known as ChildSavers), former director and officer
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Beth Sholom Home of Virginia, former director and officer
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Seven Hills School, former director and officer
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Presentations
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“Strategies For Dealing With Experts In Traumatic Brain Damage Cases,” July 26, 2009, San Francisco, CA (American Association For Justice)
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“Fundamentals of Brain Trauma [For Lawyers] In New York,” October 23, 2008, New York City (Lorman Education Services)
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Publications
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“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)
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“Planning For A Successful Mediation,” VTLA Journal Vol. 22, No. 2.
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Recognitions and honors
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“Leader In The Law” selected by the Virginia Lawyers Weekly
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Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation
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Best Lawyers in America (selected each year since 2007)
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Super Lawyer (selected each year since 2006) (this list is limited to 5% of lawyers)
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AV® Peer-Review Rating,™ the highest rating possible from other attorneys for legal ability and ethical standards according to a survey by Martindale-Hubbell
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A “Tier 1” Law Firm according to U.S. News