Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Portsmouth, VA

15 firms listed · 8 in Portsmouth · 5 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 29, 2026

Von L. Piersall, III

Von L. Piersall, III

4.8 21 reviews
“Attorney Piersall was able to notice a key detail that resulted in my case being dismissed.”
Since 2001Free consultationBBB A+
801 Court St
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Levin & Levin

Levin & Levin

4.6 39 reviews
“I had a case in Chesapeake one of the worst courts in the 757 and he got me a excellent deal.”
Virginia Bar since 1993Since 1968
419 London St
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The Moody Law Firm

The Moody Law Firm

4.6 27 reviews
“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.”
Free phone consultationServes all of United StatesSince 1958Licensed
500 Crawford St
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Chapman Law Firm

Chapman Law Firm

4.2 16 reviews
“Helped me out a lot during my case and got the case dismissed.”
Since 2008
451 Court St
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Bangel, Bangel, & Bangel

Bangel, Bangel, & Bangel

4.6 7 reviews
“If you ever in the car accident Bangla is the place to be very good lawyers”
Free phone consultationVirginia Bar since 1977Serves Portsmouth, Chesapeake +5100+ years
505 Court St #300
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Michael Jerome Massie

Michael Jerome Massie

4.4 6 reviews
“I recommend this firm and their expertise to anyone who needs legal services that they offer.”
Since 2019
200 High St
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Shown here are 15 firms listed for Portsmouth, VA that take medical malpractice work. What each says about its clinical caseload, consultations and fees is taken from its own website; the ratings and quoted comments come from public reviews.

Area overview: Portsmouth, VA

Of the 15 firms we list here, 8 are in Portsmouth itself and 7 come from Norfolk (6, 6 mi) and Chesapeake (1, 12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,693 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (84%) and responsiveness (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "patient" and "knowledge". 5 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), motorcycle accidents (3), wrongful death (3), car accidents (2) and criminal defense (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 5 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do medical negligence firms listed for Portsmouth describe their clinical experience online?

A website is listed for all 15 firms on this page. Look for the specialties they mention, whether they name the expert disciplines they work with, and how they describe the length of these cases. A site that says nothing about clinical work is worth a question on the first call.

Richardson & Rosenberg

Richardson & Rosenberg

4.2 12 reviews
“Best law firm around they care it's more than money with them”
Since 2010
355 Crawford St
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Law Offices of Peter T Nicholl

Law Offices of Peter T Nicholl

4.3 4 reviews
“Always willing to answer your phone”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSince 2018
355 Crawford St
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James E. Short, PLC

James E. Short, PLC

4.9 48 reviews
“His staff is very polite when talking to them, and very successful at getting details of your case when needed.”
Responds within 24 hoursServes Chesapeake, Portsmouth +3BBB A+Since 2007
Chesapeake, VA · 12 mi from Portsmouth
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Rutter Mills

Rutter Mills

4.6 42 reviews
“I would highly recommend them if you need a lawyer or even if you are not sure if a lawyer fits your needs, contact them and tell them what happened.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2003
Norfolk, VA · 6 mi from Portsmouth
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Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe

Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe

4.6 24 reviews
“They kept in touch with us throughout the process and Dawn is amazing!”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winBBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 1989
Norfolk, VA · 6 mi from Portsmouth
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Lawrence K. Land

Lawrence K. Land

4.9 43 reviews
“He will stay with you all the way to make sure that you win and not cheated in your case.”
Open 24 hoursSince 1992
Norfolk, VA · 6 mi from Portsmouth
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Christina Pendleton & Associates

Christina Pendleton & Associates

5.0 48 reviews
“My attorney, Porscha Brown, kept me updated every step of the way and was able to get me the settlement that I deserved.”
Responds within 24 hours4 attorneysServes Central VirginiaFree consultationBBB accreditedSince 2011
Norfolk, VA · 6 mi from Portsmouth
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The Decker Law Firm

The Decker Law Firm

4.6 42 reviews
“She is caring, dependable, prompt in replying and just outstanding!”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2001
Norfolk, VA · 6 mi from Portsmouth
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Atkinson Law - Serious Personal Injury

Atkinson Law - Serious Personal Injury

5.0 46 reviews
“If you are in Virginia and need an attorney that really cares.”
Free estimatesVirginia Bar since 2008Serves Norfolk, VirginiaOpen 24 hoursSince 2014
Norfolk, VA · 6 mi from Portsmouth
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