John E. Richmond, Esq.

John E. Richmond is the Co-Founder & CEO of Richmond Vona, LLC, an award winning New York personal injury law firm with offices in Buffalo, Williamsville, Niagara Falls, and Rochester. As one of New York’s top personal injury attorneys, John E. Richmond understands that clients come first. With over fifteen years of experience representing plaintiffs, he knows how to hold negligent corporations and big insurance companies accountable. Born and raised in Western New York, John works tirelessly to advocate for the legal rights and financial interests of injury victims. He has previous experience working for plaintiffs’ law firms in New York City and Buffalo, and he brings his passion for justice to Richmond Vona. If you or your family member suffered a serious injury in an accident in Western New York, John is standing by, ready to take action to protect your rights.

An Experienced Buffalo Personal Injury Attorney

John has consistently been recognized as a Super Lawyer in New York in addition to being honored as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York, and one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York by The National Trial Lawyers. He was also named a Fellow by the Litigation Counsel of America. John is often asked to speak at national legal conferences to share his strategies on law firm growth and litigation strategy.

John Is Dedicated To Fighting For Justice for the People Who Need It Most

John is dedicated to fighting for justice for the people who need it most. He has experience handling a range of complex personal injury and negligence cases, including asbestos litigation for mesothelioma and lung cancer victims, products liability issues such as medical device failure, construction accidents, injuries on site or property, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse or negligence, and wrongful death.

Since being admitted to practice in New York State in 2010, he and his firm have helped clients recover over $175 million dollars in financial compensation. Sample case results include, but are not limited to:

$4,250,000 Settlement

On behalf of a client seriously injured in tractor trailer accident.

$1,250,000 Settlement

On behalf of a client seriously injured in a car accident.

Seven-Figure Jury Verdict

A seven-figure jury verdict in a medical malpractice claim for a patient who suffered physical harm after receiving a delayed diagnosis from two surgeons

$600,000 Settlement

A $600,000 settlement for a consultant who was seriously injured at a construction site

Six-Figure Settlement

A six-figure settlement in a premises liability claim brought on behalf of an injury victim against a contractor who constructed steps in violation of state and federal building codes.

Seven-Figure Settlement

A seven-figure settlement for the estate of a man who died from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos through his work as a pipe fitter in the 1960s and 1970s

$450,000 Settlement

On behalf of a young boy bitten by a dog.

Professional Affiliations

Bar Association of Erie County

New York State Bar Association

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

The American Association for Justice

Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society