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The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C

United States 2025

Overview

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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.

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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Metro Rankings

Norfolk
Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 3 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

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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 America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Main Location

Virginia Beach, VA
120 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
United States
757-267-9352 Call our Virginia Beach, VA location at 757-267-9352 Get Directions Get directions to our Virginia Beach, VA location

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