Mr. Robert Emmet Byrne Jr.
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Robert E. Byrne, Jr. | Charlottesville Personal Injury Lawyer
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About Robert
Taking a leave-no-stone-unturned approach to his civil trial practice, Robert E. Byrne, Jr. is an AV-rated Charlottesville Personal Injury attorney and business litigation attorney who focuses on personal injury litigation, truck accident litigation, medical malpractice, and business and commercial litigation. Bob primarily represents individuals who have been injured, whether from a car accident, trucking accident, a dangerous product, or a negligent healthcare provider. With trial experience in both state and federal courts, Bob is passionate about representing his clients through all levels of a case, from thoroughly researching and briefing complex issues of law to arguing motions and presenting cases at trial to a jury.
Bob also has extensive experience representing employees in various employment matters, from reviewing and negotiating employment agreements and covenants not to compete, to negotiating and litigating severance agreements and other employment litigation matters. As an example, Bob reached a $1,000,000 confidential settlement for a government contractor executive in a False Claims Act retaliatory discharge claim.
Bob has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and has also been named by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 100” Trial Lawyers in Virginia. In 2010, Bob was named the Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyer of the Year out of approximately 9,000 eligible attorneys. Bob has earned an AV-rating of Preeminent by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating system, and Bob has repeatedly been named one of Virginia’s “Top Rated Lawyers” by The American Lawyer magazine.
In addition to serving as the Managing Attorney and President of MartinWren, P.C., Bob has also volunteered in a number of capacities with the Virginia State Bar and the Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association. Locally, Bob has served on committees for a water sanitation fundraising project to benefit communities in Africa and has performed pro-bono work as a volunteer attorney with the Legal Aid Justice Center in Charlottesville. Bob also served on the Board of Directors of Computers 4 Kids and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Bob’s wife, Lauren, is a licensed attorney and formerly served as a prosecutor for the City of Norfolk and as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey. Bob and Lauren live in Keswick with their five children, including twins. Bob and Lauren are active members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville where Bob also serves as an Elder, and they’ve been honored to assist with several ministries through the church, including Jobs for Life, Grief Share, and Mothers of Preschoolers.
Bob also has extensive experience representing employees in various employment matters, from reviewing and negotiating employment agreements and covenants not to compete, to negotiating and litigating severance agreements and other employment litigation matters. As an example, Bob reached a $1,000,000 confidential settlement for a government contractor executive in a False Claims Act retaliatory discharge claim.
Bob has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and has also been named by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 100” Trial Lawyers in Virginia. In 2010, Bob was named the Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyer of the Year out of approximately 9,000 eligible attorneys. Bob has earned an AV-rating of Preeminent by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating system, and Bob has repeatedly been named one of Virginia’s “Top Rated Lawyers” by The American Lawyer magazine.
In addition to serving as the Managing Attorney and President of MartinWren, P.C., Bob has also volunteered in a number of capacities with the Virginia State Bar and the Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association. Locally, Bob has served on committees for a water sanitation fundraising project to benefit communities in Africa and has performed pro-bono work as a volunteer attorney with the Legal Aid Justice Center in Charlottesville. Bob also served on the Board of Directors of Computers 4 Kids and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Bob’s wife, Lauren, is a licensed attorney and formerly served as a prosecutor for the City of Norfolk and as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey. Bob and Lauren live in Keswick with their five children, including twins. Bob and Lauren are active members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville where Bob also serves as an Elder, and they’ve been honored to assist with several ministries through the church, including Jobs for Life, Grief Share, and Mothers of Preschoolers.
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Experience
Shareholder, President & Managing Attorney
MartinWren, P.C.
Present
Charlottesville, VA
Admission
Virginia
2002
Education
Cornell University
Bachelors (Industrial & Labor Relations)
1997
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association Chair Community Service Committee2009 - Present
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Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association Secretary2015 - 2016
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Virginia State Bar Board of Governors Litigation Section2015 - 2016
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Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference Chairman Children & the Law Conference2009 - 2010
Honors / Awards
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AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell
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Named one of Virginia’s Top Rated Lawyers by “The American Lawyer”
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Edwin Burnette, Jr. Award Virginia State Bar Young Lawyer of the Year2010
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Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in Virginia | National Trial Lawyers
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Virginia Super Lawyer2019
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Rising Star in Personal Injury Litigation “Super Lawyers Magazine”2014
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Rising Star in Business Litigation“Super Lawyers Magazine”2013 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010
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10 out of 10 *Superb* rating | AVVO
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Significant Service Award Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference2009
Notable Work
Cases
Sample Representations
Represented several TBI victims in automobile and tractor trailer accidents who have suffered a variety of symptoms, including severe headaches, loss of balance, tinnitus, lost of smell, vision damage, bipolar disorder, and a number of other cognitive and behavior issues. Jury verdict for sexual abuse victim against the abuser’s spouse, in the total amount of $275,000 plus pre-judgment interest of approximately $90,000. Confidential $1,750,000 settlement in wrongful death medical malpractice claim. Part of litigation team that received $850,000 jury verdict in federal court in tractor trailer accident that resulted in traumatic brain injury. Represented injured driver in federal court against corporation represented by national law firm. Successfully represented plaintiffs suffering disc herniations, spondylolisthesis, spondylolylis, and other lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine injuries sustained in automobile accidents. Successfully represented driver in automobile products liability claim when her airbag failed to discharge in an accident, leading to facial fractures and a closed head injury. Represented child in civil suit against neighbor who committed multiple acts of child sexual abuse. Represented client injured in ATV (4 wheeler) accident. Represented driver injured in defective airbag products liability case against major automotive manufacturer. Represented plaintiff in medical malpractice action involving retained surgical sponge. Represented plaintiffs who sustained traumatic brain injuries, including post-concussive syndrome and subdural hematomas, and who have faced a variety of physical and psychological injuries. Represented minor plaintiff with facial scars sustained in car accident. Represented plaintiff in products liability action who was injured by defective trailer that fell and caused bone fracture. Represented numerous plaintiffs who were injured by drunk drivers. Represented clients suffering serious injuries ranging from closed head brain injuries, burn injuries, nerve injuries, scarring, broken bones, ligament damage, and other serious injuries.
Publications
Author of Virginia Trial Practice, a blog offering perspective on legal issues and trial practice
Non-Compete Agreement Litigation Strategies, Strafford Publications, national audience March
2014
Avoiding Tort Liability in Breach of Contract Actions, Strafford Publications, national audience October
2013
Employment Law Update, , Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association ation with John Simpson
2013 / Present
Advising Your Clients in the Web 2.0 Economy, CLE ation to Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association Business Law Section June
Present / 2012
Breach of Contract Disputes, BNI CLE ation November
Present / 2011
Supreme Irony? Appellate Practice in a Trial Court, “Docket Call,” Summer
2009
Disclosure Requirements in a post-John Crane Virginia, “Docket Call,” Winter
2009
The Don’ts of Closing Arguments, “Docket Call,” Spring
2008
The Importance of Jury Instructions, “Docket Call,” Winter
2008
How Many Interrogatories Does a Subpart Make?, “Docket Call,” Fall
2007
Additional Info
MartinWren, P.C. Highlights
Accident & Injury, Car Accident, , Trucking Accidents
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