My case manager answered every text, usually the same day. I always knew where things stood.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedLantern Street Legal – Newport News
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31 yrs
8 attys
About the firm
Lantern Street Legal – Newport News is a 8-attorney personal injury firm in Newport News, Virginia, focused on car accidents as well as bicycle accidents, uninsured & underinsured motorist claims. It has handled accident claims for 31 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. The firm takes a limited caseload so each attorney can stay close to every file. Consultations are free and can happen at the office, by video or at the client’s home.
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How it compares in Newport News
Lantern Street Legal – Newport News rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Newport News average 4.8, and this firm has 4.8. Its rating also rests on more reviews than most — 690 against a city average of 360.
Ranked #10 in Virginia by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice31 (since 1995)
Attorneys8
ConsultationFree
Fee33% contingency
Trial experienceMostly settlements
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Bicycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims | 4–10 months | 33% | 40% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 3, 2026.
Office hours
MON8:30 AM–7:00 PM
TUE8:30 AM–7:00 PM
WED8:30 AM–7:00 PM
THU8:30 AM–7:00 PM
FRI8:30 AM–7:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Written fee agreement up front, Firm advances case costs, Free case review by phone or video. Home and hospital visits. Accident reconstruction experts, Trial attorneys on staff.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Written fee agreement up front✓ Firm advances case costs✓ Free case review by phone or videoSERVICE
✓ Home and hospital visitsEXPERIENCE
✓ Accident reconstruction experts✓ Trial attorneys on staffOFFICE
✓ Free parking✓ Weekend appointments✓ Evening appointmentsLocation
📍 9574 Park Ave, Suite 400, Newport News, VA
Client reviews
Our reviews 5Google reviews 690
After my rear-end crash the insurer offered almost nothing. The firm took over every call and the final settlement covered my medical bills and lost wages.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedProfessional, organized and responsive. The settlement was more than three times the first offer.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedHonest from the first call: they told me my claim was small and helped me settle it quickly instead of dragging it out.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedUber accident with three insurance companies involved. They sorted out whose policy applied and handled everything.
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Car accident law in Virginia verify
Statute of limitations (injury)2 years from the crash
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)
Shared fault ruleContributory
Placeholder summary, not legal advice. These figures have not been checked: deadlines, exceptions (minors, government vehicles, wrongful death) and recent law changes must be verified with a licensed Virginia attorney or the state’s statutes before relying on them.
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