Robert E. Byrne, Jr.
Attorney Biography
Taking a leave-no-stone-unturned approach to his practice, Robert E. Byrne, Jr. is an AV-rated Charlottesville Business Litigation Attorney who focuses on business and commercial litigation, plaintiff’s personal injury, and Family Law & Divorce. With trial experience in both state and federal court, Bob is passionate about representing his clients through all levels of a case, from thoroughly researching and briefing complex issues of law to arguing motions and presenting cases at trial.
Bob’s passion for his clients and the law is reflected by his three-time selection as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor reserved for just 2.5% of the practicing attorneys in Virginia. Bob has also been named by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” Personal Injury Trial Lawyers in Virginia, and, in 2011, Bob was given an AV-rating of Preeminent by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell rating system, a “significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.”
In addition to serving as the Managing Attorney and President of MartinWren, P.C., Bob has also volunteered in a number of capacities with the Virginia State Bar and the Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association. Locally, Bob has served on committees for a water sanitation fundraising project to benefit communities in Africa and has performed pro-bono work as a volunteer attorney with the Legal Aid Justice Center in Charlottesville. Bob also volunteers on the Board of Directors of Computers 4 Kids and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Bob’s wife, Lauren, is a licensed attorney and formerly served as a prosecutor for the City of Norfolk and as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey. Bob and Lauren live in Keswick with their four children, including twins.
Charlottesville Business Litigation Attorney
As a Charlottesville business litigation attorney, Bob handles claims involving breach of contract, business torts, landlord-tenant cases, eminent domain, construction litigation, covenants not to compete, trade secrets litigation, real estate disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets claims, copyright infringement, trademark and trade dress infringement claims and business torts, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and conversion matters.
Charlottesville Family Law Attorney
As a Charlottesville Famiily Law Attorney, Bob has experience representing clients in all types and phases of domestic relations litigation proceedings, including at-fault and no-fault divorce proceedings, custody, visitation, and support proceedings in Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts and equitable distribution and pendente lite hearings in Virginia Circuit Courts. Bob also has experience drafting comprehensive premarital, separation, and settlement agreements.
Sample Representations
Business & Commercial Litigation
- Worked closely with John Simpson and local counsel in Manhattan to defend investment firm in $1MM breach of contract claim pending in the Supreme Court of New York, New York County.
- Represented Plaintiff in federal court action seeking more than $1MM in business dispute.
- Represented Plaintiff in action obtaining the proceeds of an annuity contract.
- Represented charity challenging constitutionality and validity of local tax assessments.
- With MartinWren, P.C. attorney Kirk Becchi, sued in District of Columbia court for the return of a painting on behalf of a Washington, D.C. non-profit organization.
- Defended Seller against enforcement of real estate contract by arguing that a contract for the purchase of a 200-acre parcel of property was procured by fraud.
- Represented plaintiff in false advertising claim for Virginia Consumer Protection Act claim and False Advertising Act claim.
- Represented purchaser in real estate transaction for purchase of $1,600,000 based on violation of Virginia Property Owner’s Association Act.
Personal Injury Litigation
- Represented plaintiff suffering from disc herniation sustained in automobile accident with commercial truck
- Represented minor plaintiff with facial scars sustained in car accident.
- Represented plaintiff injured by defective trailer that fell and caused bone fracture.
- Represented plaintiff who was injured by an impaired driver who was driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Represented clients suffering serious injuries ranging from closed head brain injuries, burn injuries, scarring, broken bones, ligament damage, and other injuries.
To learn more about Bob’s services as a Charlottesville business litigation attorney, personal injury attorney, or as a Charlottesville family law attorney, please call Bob at 434-817-3100 or contact him by email at byrne@martinwrenlaw.com.