Mesothelioma & AsbestosFELA Railroad ClaimsOccupational DiseasePersonal InjuryWrongful Death
About Willard J. Moody Jr.
Willard J. Moody Jr. is President and senior attorney of The Moody Law Firm, Inc. in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he has represented railroad workers, shipyard employees, and mesothelioma victims since 1983. A nationally recognized authority on FELA and occupational disease litigation, Moody has secured significant compensatory verdicts for workers injured by asbestos at military installations and industrial facilities across Virginia and has handled thousands of railroad worker asbestos claims nationwide. He has earned repeated Virginia Super Lawyer designation and the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating — a testament to his peer-reviewed excellence across four decades of advocacy for injured workers.
Why Work With Willard?
42+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Virginia
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice42 yrs Senior Expert
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
FELA Railroad Claims
Occupational Disease
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
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. Willard offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Willard J. Moody Jr. 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.
Willard J. Moody Jr. handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, FELA Railroad Claims, Occupational Disease, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death. Willard J. Moody Jr. is President and senior attorney of The Moody Law Firm, Inc. in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he has represented railroad workers, shipyard employees, and mesothelioma victims since 1983. A nationally recognized authority on FELA and occupational disease litigation, Moody has secured significant compensatory verdicts for workers injured by asbestos at military installations and industrial facilities across Virginia and has handled thousands of railroad worker asbestos claims nationwide. He has earned repeated Virginia Super Lawyer designation and the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating — a testament to his peer-reviewed excellence across four decades of advocacy for injured workers.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Virginia are typically filed in the Virginia Circuit Court (city or county of exposure or residence). Willard 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. Willard can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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