Keith B. Marcus

Richmond Trial Attorney for Serious Injury & Wrongful Death Cases

For over three decades, Keith B. Marcus has built a reputation across Richmond and Central Virginia as a no-nonsense trial lawyer who delivers results in high-stakes personal injury cases. Whether representing families after a wrongful death or standing up for victims of serious falls, trucking accidents, or medical malpractice, Keith brings experience, strategy, and relentless focus to every case.



Clients and opposing counsel alike know him as a skilled negotiator—and an aggressive litigator who’s fully prepared to take a case to trial when needed.

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Respected by Courts, Colleagues & the Community

Keith has secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Virginia personal injury law. Many of his results involve catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, or complex liability issues that other firms might avoid.



Here are just a few representative case outcomes:

  • $6.35M wrongful death verdict – Hanover County (includes $350,000 in punitive damages for drunk driving)

  • $5M settlement – wrongful deaths of two infant passengers

  • $4M settlement – fall from balcony, City of Richmond

  • $2.5M settlement – wrongful death by chemical burns

  • $1.775M settlement – slip & fall on ice
  • $1.255M settlement – jogger killed by motorist

  • $1.181M verdict – crash involving Australian doctor, Richmond

  • $1M settlement – fatal traffic accident

  • $1M settlement – fatal dog attack, Virginia Beach

  • View More Case Results


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Practice Areas

Keith focuses his work on cases involving serious injury, unsafe premises, and wrongful death. His areas of practice include:

  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Dog Bites
  • Slip & Fall / Premises Liability
  • Wrongful Death
  • Personal Injury Litigation
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Education

  • J.D. – University of Richmond School of Law
  • M.B.A. – Virginia Commonwealth University (1992)
  • B.A. – Clemson University (1986)
  • Honor Court 1984–1986
  • Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
  • Tiger Brotherhood
  • Mr. Taps 1985
  • Speaker’s Bureau
  • Clemson Tour Guide
  • Captain, Clemson Rugby Team

Professional Recognition & Memberships

  • Super Lawyers – 2011 to Present
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Richmond Criminal Bar Association
  • John Marshall Inns of Court

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 1991
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court
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Personal Philosophy: Every Case Deserves Full Effort

Keith is known for his hands-on approach with clients. From the first conversation to the final verdict or settlement, he’s deeply involved—no handoffs, no hidden gatekeepers. His clients know that when they call, he picks up.



He believes that representing the injured isn’t just about compensation—it’s about holding wrongdoers accountable, restoring dignity, and protecting families from further harm.