How much does it cost to hire Lee for a general case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Lee offer a free consultation?

Lee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Lee's current terms during booking.

How long do general cases in Virginia typically take?

Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Lee take my case if I'm outside Charlottesville?

Lee is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lee will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Lee?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Lee accepting new general clients right now?

Lee's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Lee Livingston, General Attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia

Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on General, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability · 4.5/5 rating from 19 verified client reviews

PartneratLivingston Law Group PLLC

Charlottesville, VA

Practicing general in Charlottesville since 1993.

33+: Years practicing
4.5 ★: 19 client reviews
1: Bar admission

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General Medical Malpractice Product Liability TBI/SCI Wrongful Death

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Lee Livingston is a partner based in Charlottesville, VA. The practice focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability. Lee has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Livingston Law Group PLLC. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 19 client reviews.

Based in: Charlottesville, VA
Experience: over 33 years
Known for: General · Medical Malpractice · Product Liability

Handles General, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability matters from Charlottesville, VA.
Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Lee takes on

Lee concentrates on general, medical malpractice, product liability, tbi/sci, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Charlottesville, Virginia

Lee takes general matters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Charlottesville, Virginia

Lee takes medical malpractice matters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Charlottesville, Virginia

Lee takes product liability matters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.

TBI/SCI cases in Charlottesville, Virginia

Lee takes tbi/sci matters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.

Wrongful Death cases in Charlottesville, Virginia

Lee takes wrongful death matters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Lee Livingston — general lawyer in Charlottesville

Lee frequently is brought into complex cases by outside lawyers. His list of top verdicts and settlements is long. He was part of likely the largest settlement involving a drunk driver in Virginia, the top verdict against the largest orthopedic practice in Virginia in 2018, and the top settlement involving county employees in a wrongful death case in Fairfax in 2019 (overcoming complex sovereign immunity issues).

Lee consistently achieves seven-figure verdicts, getting full justice for deserving people. For example, in 2015 he won the first verdict by a patient against a doctor in Augusta County, VA, followed in 2016 by what is believed to be the best verdict in an elective plastic surgery case in Richmond, Virginia.

Lee’s record of leadership highlights the priority he places on exceptional advocacy. He served as president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, as one of two State Bar Council representatives from the seven counties in the 16th Judicial District for two terms, and chaired the Virginia State Bar litigation section and the mandatory continuing legal education board.

Lee was selected by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia to work on a committee that writes and edits jury instructions for Virginia trials.

Winner of the annual Lighthouse Award from the Southern Trial Lawyers Association in 2019, an award given to one lawyer per year in the United States for pioneering work in trial advocacy and mentoring, Lee edits books for lawyers about evidence and medical malpractice that are published by LexisNexis.

Great trial lawyers are both born and made. Lee was lucky to be trained and mentored by deans of the Virginia bar: Tom Albro, a pioneer in Virginia medical malpractice law who successfully changed the law to allow UVA and other state hospital doctors to be held accountable for malpractice without the protection of the doctrine of sovereign immunity (based on the ancient concept that "the King can do no wrong"); Lee began his career by clerking in Federal court in Charlottesville for Hon. Judge B. Waugh Crigler (B. Wise, B. Witty, B. Waugh), who is now one of the top mediators in Virginia and is loved and respected by all.

Lee enjoys hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and travel in his spare time.

Honors/Professional Activities

• Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Professor W. McKinley Smiley Jr. Lighthouse Award 2019, given to one lawyer in the United States per year for pioneering work in trial advocacy and mentoring.

• Best Lawyers, US News and World Report Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice 2012

• Best Lawyers, US News and World Report Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury 2015, 2017, 2019

• University of Virginia Law, Adjunct Faculty, “Trial Evidence: Principals and Practice” “Trial Advocacy” “Litigation Skills” “Professional Liability Law” 2002-Present

• Editorial Advisory Board: Trial Preparation Tools, Beth Driscoll Osowski, James Publishing, Inc. 2009

• Virginia Super Lawyers Top 100: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

• Virginia Supreme Court, Virginia Jury Instructions Committee 2013-Present

• Top 50 Lawyer for Personal Injury in Richmond, Virginia.

• Virginia Supreme Court, Electronic Filing Study Group 2007-2010

• Virginia Supreme Court, Appellate Rules Advisory Committee 2005-2008

• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, President 2017-2018

• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors 1999-Present

• Virginia State Bar, Bar Council Representative for the 16th Judicial Circuit

• Boyd-Graves Conference, Steering Committee

• American Association for Justice, Presidents Council

• Virginia Supreme Court, Wellness Committee

• Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Books and Book Chapter Publications

• Evidence for the Trial Lawyer: Co-Author with Thomas J. Curcio, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group 2007-2022

• Virginia Forms, Medical Malpractice, LexisNexis 2017-2022

Presentations and Publications

• Over 100 to trial attorneys in Lee's fields of specialty. (Please request a copy of Lee's C.V. if you would like a complete list.)

• Lee is a frequent Continuing Legal Education Speaker at conferences throughout Virginia and has spoken at conferences in Greece, St. John, and Puerto Rico.

• Lee sits on panels at conferences for doctors and insurance defense companies and has spoken at trade groups for medical malpractice defense lawyers, including the largest trade association for risk managers, the society for anesthesiologists, medical schools, and the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, representing the plaintiff's perspective at these meetings.

Lee's approach to general cases

Lee has a 29-year history of success helping people who have been seriously injured. This has resulted in peer review awards including being selected as “Lawyer of the Year" for both personal injury law and medical malpractice law by U.S. News and World Report, Best Lawyers. Lee frequently is brought into complex cases by outside lawyers. His list of top verdicts and settlements is long. He was…

The kind of cases Lee takes

Lee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, medical malpractice, and product liability matters in Charlottesville and the surrounding Virginia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

William & Mary Law School
J.D. · 1993
College of William and Mary
B.A. · 1990

Jurisdictions

Lee's state bar admissions

Virginia
1993 · ACTIVE

Lee studied at J.D. in William & Mary Law School and B.A. in College of William and Mary.

Law school and academic background

Lee completed J.D. in William & Mary Law School and B.A. in College of William and Mary. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lee runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Lee has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Lee's professional memberships and bar associations

State Bar of Virginia
membership

Locations

Lee Livingston's office in Charlottesville

Lee's primary office is at 250 W. Main Street, Suite 210, Charlottesville, VA, 22902. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Livingston Law Group PLLC

250 W. Main Street, Suite 210

Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Lee Livingston — 4.5/5 rating from 19 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Lee. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing general attorneys in Charlottesville.

4.5

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lee Livingston — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Lee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lee will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lee

Lee discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Lee's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lee Livingston

How much does it cost to hire Lee for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lee offer a free consultation?
Lee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Lee's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lee take my case if I'm outside Charlottesville?
Lee is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lee will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Lee?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lee accepting new general clients right now?
Lee's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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