Matt Long - Richmond, VA
Attorney at Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC
Personal Injury Litigation Lawyers in Richmond, VA
3957 Westerre Parkway Suite 105 Richmond, VA 23233
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Richmond Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 04/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury Litigation
- General Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Matt Long, President of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC, is a distinguished trial lawyer who focuses on civil litigation, including severe personal injury cases and high-stakes disputes involving contracts, property, and financial matters. He regularly handles partition suits — legal actions between co-owners who are unable to agree on what to do with shared real estate — as well as breach of contract claims and financial disputes between individuals or businesses. Mr. Long is a charismatic leader who upholds the highest ethical standards, communicates clearly and promptly with clients, and follows through on every commitment.
Clients turn to Mr. Long when the legal situation is complex, emotionally charged, or requires cutting through unclear obligations and competing claims. An expert in case valuation and damage assessment, he effectively leverages his exceptional rhetorical and persuasive communication skills to expedite negotiations and secure maximum compensation in personal injury claims. An experienced litigator, Mr. Long has a proven track record of successfully representing his clients in complex trials, settlement conferences, and high-stakes negotiations. Using diplomacy and strategic influence to advocate for his client's best interests, he consistently delivers results with professionalism, integrity, and efficiency.
Mr. Long has earned numerous accolades for his professional excellence. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2017, among the Legal Elite in Civil Litigation, and listed in Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation. Additionally, he was one of the youngest attorneys named on Virginia Lawyers Weekly's Leaders in the Law list in 2021.
Mr. Long is a dedicated community member who has volunteered extensive time to professional associations throughout his career. He currently volunteers as an arbitrator for the Virginia State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program and serves as the President of the Third District Disciplinary Committee. Mr. Long also contributes to continuing legal education programs by conducting seminars for the Henrico Bar Association. He has served numerous years as a Board member for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Henrico County Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Long has held various leadership positions within Business Networking International (BNI).
Outside the office, Mr. Long enjoys traveling the world with his wife and diving into the exciting adventure of writing his first book.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Personal Injury, 2017-Present
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Leaders in the Law, Class of 2021
- Legal Elite, Civil Litigation, 2022-Present
- Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, 2022-Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Matt Long
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2009
J.D.
Law Review: University of Richmond Law Review, Articles Editor
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia, 2009
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Non Legal Education
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Emory & Henry College,
Emory,
Virginia, 2003
B.A.
Major: History
Minor: Philosophy
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Emory & Henry College,
Emory,
Virginia, 2003
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, President
Representative Cases
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$960,000 – Wrongful Death – Settlement received for the surviving spouse of an accident victim who was rear-ended by a commercial tractor-trailer driver while stopped in a construction zone.
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$625,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Mediated settlement received for a car accident victim who was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Our client needed a knee replacement and also suffered from a brain injury and depression.
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$150,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Settlement received less than two months after the car accident that injured our client’s leg. Money was obtained from four different insurance companies.
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$115,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Settlement received after a car crash sent our client’s vehicle flying into a pasture causing years of medical treatment and the ultimate loss of a self-owed business.
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$100,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Settlement received in less than 60 days for our client who suffered an eye injury in a car crash despite having a history of macular degeneration.
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$100,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Settlement received for our client just three months after hiring us following a car accident that caused a deformity from a dislocated clavicle.
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$100,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Settlement received after a chain reaction accident caused a tractor-trailer to flip onto our client’s car causing numerous soft-tissue injuries.
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$80,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Settlement received after a rear-end accident tore our client’s meniscus (knee cartilage), which later required surgery.
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$75,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Settlement received without having to go to trial after our client was reared by a drunk driver at a stop sign. Case settled after accident victim’s injuries were completely resolved.
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Case dismissed – Real Estate – Wrongful claims filed against our property owner client were dismissed, ending drawn out legal proceedings due to the plaintiff’s (the person filing the lawsuit) unresponsiveness. Attorney Matt Long achieved a significant legal milestone in Virginia, utilizing the newly revised Rule 4:12(d) of the Supreme Court of Virginia to successfully dismiss a complex real estate litigation case.
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2009
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2009
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 2010
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Contact
3957 Westerre Parkway
Suite 105
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: 804-844-2835
Fax: 804-755-7550
Email: Send a message
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