David S. Schnitzer has been a key attorney at The Moody Law Firm, Inc. in Portsmouth since beginning his legal career in Virginia in 1997, representing railroad workers and mesothelioma victims with a focus on FELA and occupational disease cases. He spent his first decade concentrating exclusively on Federal Employers' Liability Act claims for injured rail workers before expanding his practice to encompass the full spectrum of asbestos and mesothelioma litigation for workers exposed at military shipyards, refineries, and rail yards throughout Virginia. Schnitzer holds the AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has earned recognition as a Virginia Super Lawyer, reflecting the trust his peers place in his expertise with complex occupational exposure cases.
Why Work With David?
29+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Virginia
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice29 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
FELA Railroad Claims
Occupational Disease
Personal Injury
Virginia Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationVirginia Circuit Court (city or county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.1M–$1.5M (varies by case factors)
Virginia allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
Office Location
The Moody Law Firm, Inc. · 500 Crawford Street, Suite 300, Portsmouth, VA 23704 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Virginia, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. David offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
David S. Schnitzer works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
David S. Schnitzer handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, FELA Railroad Claims, Occupational Disease, Personal Injury. David S. Schnitzer has been a key attorney at The Moody Law Firm, Inc. in Portsmouth since beginning his legal career in Virginia in 1997, representing railroad workers and mesothelioma victims with a focus on FELA and occupational disease cases. He spent his first decade concentrating exclusively on Federal Employers' Liability Act claims for injured rail workers before expanding his practice to encompass the full spectrum of asbestos and mesothelioma litigation for workers exposed at military shipyards, refineries, and rail yards throughout Virginia. Schnitzer holds the AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has earned recognition as a Virginia Super Lawyer, reflecting the trust his peers place in his expertise with complex occupational exposure cases.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Virginia are typically filed in the Virginia Circuit Court (city or county of exposure or residence). David can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Virginia range from $1.1M–$1.5M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. David can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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