Robert J. Windle
Boone Beale
27 N. 17th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Phone: (804) 780-1111 | Fax: (804) 648-6211
http://www.boonebeale.com
Leave no rock unturned.
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
My focus is on personal injury cases from both the plaintiff and defense sides. I also handle other civil litigation matters including contract disputes and property damage cases, in addition to all types of criminal cases.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Dangerous Property
Financial Injuries
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Telemarketing
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Child Abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Motorcycle Accident
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
VA, Oct 2008
Bar Number: 77476
Other Court Admissions
Virginia Supreme Court (and all below) and Eastern District of Virginia.
Association Memberships
Virginia State Bar.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Personal Injury Law and Criminal Law.
Example Cases
For more information about the cases we handle, please visit www.boonebeale.com.
Education
T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond
Juris Doctor
Richmond
VA
2008
Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Order of the Barrister; and McNeil Law Society.
Trial Advocacy Board; Moot Court Board; and Client Counseling & Negotiation Board.
Auburn University
Bachelor of Art in Political Science
Auburn
AL
2005
National Merit Finalist; Omicron Delta Kappa; and Presidential Scholarship.
Student Director of REACH Community Service Program; SGA Director of Freshman Programs; SGA Vice-Presidential Campaign Manager; and SGA Assistant Director of Legislative Relations.
Number of Attorneys
6
State Licensed In
Virginia.
Firm Focus and History
David Boone founded our law firm in 1980. His vision was to have each attorney specialize in an area of the law in the Richmond area. I joined the firm in 2009 and focus my practice primarily on Personal Injury law with a secondary focus on Criminal Defense.
Our firm focuses on Personal Injury and other civil litigation matters; Criminal Defense; Traffic Defense; and DUI Defense.
Previous Employment Summary
I practiced from August 2008 to November 2009 at LeClair Ryan in Richmond, Virginia. While at LeClair Ryan, my practice focused on federal and state civil litigation, including personal injury cases from both the plaintiff and defense sides and contractual disputes ranging in damages from $5,000 to $70 million.
Activities and Awards
Exceptional Advocate Award at the 2007 National White Collar Crime Trial Competition; Order of the Barrister; and McNeil Law Society.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is important for clients to stay abreast of important legal issues, but the bottom line is that it is the job of the attorney to educate the clients on any legal issues that may affect them. I believe that attorneys owe a duty to existing clients to inform the client of any change in an area of law that could have an impact on the client's interests, even if the client is not involved in an active case.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review any document that a client prepares that may in any way affect the client's legal position. Additionally, I believe that it is important to proactively advise clients as to what types of documents it may be necessary to procure in order to effectively prosecute or defend their case.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I believe that a person is almost invariably in a better position when represented by an attorney than when proceeding alone, especially if the attorney is well-informed and well-prepared. However, should any existing clients wish to represent themselves on a matter, I would absolutely be willing to advise them and help them prepare their case so as to best protect their legal interests.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Growing up, I wanted to be a major league baseball player. Then I read "To Kill a Mockingbird" in fifth grade, and decided that I would rather pursue a profession that gave me the power to help people in difficult circumstances. Practicing personal injury law and criminal defense has given me the opportunity to do that.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I love when people question my desire to do what I do. I was recently asked how I could practice personal injury law and criminal defense "with a clean conscience." I told my inquisitor that I see myself as the last line of defense for people in difficult circumstances. People don't always have the ability to help themselves, and, through my practice, I have the power to lift my clients up out of the mire that so often becomes their lives.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I love the law, and the strategy and analysis that lie therein, but the main reason that I chose my specific areas of practice was to give a voice to people that that often struggle to be heard.
What do you like best about your career?
The look of gratification and relief on a client's face after a favorable result.
Tell us about your law firm:
David Boone and Burk Beale have assembled a talented team of attorneys and paralegals with diverse areas of practice and a wealth of knowledge and experience. What sets Boone Beale attorneys apart from many other lawyers is the fact that the attorneys at Boone Beale truly love what they do.
What are your strengths and style?
My greatest strength lies in my preparation. My motto is to leave no rock unturned, and that means that I will chase down every lead, no matter how tenuous, if I believe that there is a possibility that it will affect my client's case.
Personal Interests:
College football, golf, and historical fiction.
Office Manager/Assistant
Sharon O'Brien and Tamika Daniels.
Fax
(804) 648-6211
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Additional Offices
Woodridge
4391 Ridgewood Center Dr.
Suite H
Woodbridge, VA 22192-5399
(703) 690-1222
Fairfax
10511 Judicial Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 218-2075
Virginia Beach
1397 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 351-0808
McLean
8200 Greensboro Dr.
Suite 900
McLean, VA 23606
(757) 926-5345
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We bill on a contingency fee for 90% of plaintiff cases, and a flat rate for criminal, traffic, and DUI cases.
Hourly Rates
Not applicable.
Free Initial Consultation?
We offer free initial consultations for as long as it takes to fully understand the facts and evaluate the complexities of the case.
Typical Retainer
In plaintiff cases on a contingency fee, I don't require a retainer. In criminal cases, I require one half of the fee up front to retain my services on the case. This can be accomplished through any method that works best for our clients (i.e., credit cards, checks, and cash). The remaining balance will typically be due about a month later.
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