The Law Offices of Gordon C. Rhea

A Smart and Tenacious Litigator

Gordon C. Rhea is a skilled litigator with over 35 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and governments in civil and criminal matters in Federal, state, and territorial courts nationwide.  Veteran of several hundred trials, appeals, and mediations, Mr. Rhea strikes a commanding presence in the courtroom.  He is an intelligent and powerful advocate for his clients.

A graduate of Stanford University Law School, Mr. Rhea’s career includes:

  • Associate to one of Los Angeles’ leading criminal defense attorneys
  • Special Assistant to the Chief Counsel of a United States Senate investigative committee
  • Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, D.C. and in the United States Virgin Islands
  • Lead litigator in numerous toxic tort and catastrophic personal injury suits against major petroleum and chemical companies, airlines, and automobile manufacturers
  • Trial counsel for businessmen, public officials, and judges in high profile civil and criminal matters
  • Focus

    White Collar Criminal Defense 
    As a former Federal Prosecutor and current member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Mr. Rhea represents clients charged in Federal, State, and Territorial courts with a wide range of crimes, including tax and financial offenses. 

     

    Business Litigation 
    Mr. Rhea’s reputation as a savvy, experienced negotiator and tenacious advocate have made him a strong ally for clients entangled in high-stakes business disputes and for high-profile figures such as judges, legislators, and government officials.

     

    Personal Injury/ Toxic Tort Litigation 
    Mr. Rhea has represented hundreds of injured clients, ranging from workers suffering catastrophic injuries in industrial accidents and toxic exposures to victims of automobile defects and airplane crashes.  He currently represents governmental entities in suits against major petroleum and aluminum companies to recover damages under local and Federal law for environmental harm.   

  • Recent News & Events

    Gordon Rhea Honored by The Legal 500 US for work with RPWB

    Oct 12, 2011

    RPWB is proud to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2011 Legal 500 US Directory for its work in toxic torts, class actions, and multi-district litigation.

    Donastorg found not guilty

    Sep 24, 2010

    Sen. Adlah Donastorg Jr. wept uncontrollably and dabbed away at tears in his eyes.

    Kendall Wins Judgment in Daily News Defamation Suit

    Mar 16, 2010

    Retired V.I. Superior Court Judge Leon Kendall declined to comment Tuesday on the outcome of his defamation lawsuit against the V.I. Daily News and two of its reporters, but all three of his attorneys had nothing but high praise for the eight-member jury that came in around 3 p.m. and announced they were, for the most part, finding in Kendall's favor.