Charles R. Calton grew up in Lee County, Virginia and graduated from The University of Richmond School of Law and has since gained experience working at a Plaintiff’s group and claims representative in the civil litigation section at the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Additionally, he was an Adjudication Specialist with the Virginia Department of Health Professions, and represented individuals seeking disability benefits at Social Security administrative hearings. Charles is an excellent trial lawyer and specializes in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury cases across Virginia.
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Charles's Credentials
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law, J.D. cum laude
- University of Virginia College at Wise, B.S. in Biology and Business Administration
Experience
- As a Claims Representative in the civil litigation section at the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, performed legal research, assisted in drafting pleadings, and worked closely with individuals to secure maximum recovery in civil litigation matters
- Represented claimants at administrative hearings across five states to determine eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits
- Drafted notices and orders for the Virginia Board of Medicine, Virginia Board of Pharmacy, and Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators as an Adjudication Specialist with the Virginia Department of Health Professions, and appeared before the boards at administrative hearings
Affiliations
- Executive Leadership Team, Virginia March of Dimes (2016-Present); Chair, Roanoke Valley March of Dimes Executive Leadership Team (2017-Present); Member, March of Dimes State Board (2017-2018)
- Member, Ted Dalton American Inn of Court (2017-Present)
- Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association (2016-Present)
- Member, The Virginia Bar Association (2016-Present)
- Member, Virginia State Bar (2016-Present)
- The Thomas Jefferson Intellectual Property American Inn of Court (2014-2016)
- Articles Editor, Richmond Journal of Online Law & Technology (2014-2016)
- Students Live Benefit Concerts, Founder (2013-Present)
Awards
- Named a “Virginia Super Lawyer Rising Star” for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff (2019-2024)