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With extensive experience in injury litigation, Carton F. Bennett and the lawyers of The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, PLLC, are recognized as experts in traumatic brain damage litigation, nursing home malpractice, and wrongful death cases.
Mr. Bennett was co-counsel in the largest mild-traumatic brain injury verdict ever awarded in Norfolk Circuit Court. Mr. Bennett specializes in mild brain damage cases, but also handles moderate and severe cases. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for traumatic brain injury survivors, and other cases involving serious injuries.
Mr. Bennett recently gave a presentation on traumatic brain injury to the American Association for Justice at its annual meeting in San Francisco, California.
Mr. Bennett is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Florida. He is board-certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has an "AV" peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest peer rating that an attorney may obtain.
Mr. Bennett was co-counsel in the largest mild-traumatic brain injury verdict ever awarded in Norfolk Circuit Court. Mr. Bennett specializes in mild brain damage cases, but also handles moderate and severe cases. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for traumatic brain injury survivors, and other cases involving serious injuries.
Mr. Bennett recently gave a presentation on traumatic brain injury to the American Association for Justice at its annual meeting in San Francisco, California.
Mr. Bennett is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Florida. He is board-certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has an "AV" peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest peer rating that an attorney may obtain.
Rankings
The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C is metro ranked in 2 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Norfolk
Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 3 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Norfolk
Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 3 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Nursing Homes
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C has 1 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
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Virginia Beach,
VA
120 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
United States
757-267-9352
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Carlton F. Bennett