About John
John E. Richmond is the Co-Founder and CEO of Richmond Vona, LLC, a personal injury law firm based in Buffalo, New York. He has more than 15 years of experience representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries, including catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and asbestos-related illnesses. Since co-founding Richmond Vona in 2019, he has helped build a firm that has secured more than $200 million in settlements and verdicts for its clients.
Richmond is known for his client-focused approach and commitment to holding negligent corporations and insurance companies accountable. His practice includes car accidents, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, slip and falls, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, product liability, and mesothelioma cases. His notable results include a $4.25 million trucking accident settlement and $1.2 million settlements in both motor vehicle accident and medical malpractice cases.
Throughout his career, Richmond has received recognition including New York Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and repeated selections among New York's Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Erie County Bar Foundation and is affiliated with the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and Litigation Counsel of America. He also hosts the Angles podcast, featuring conversations with entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders.
