Carlton F. Bennett
The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C
Recognized since 2010
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Carlton Bennett is recognized as an expert in traumatic brain damage litigation, nursing home malpractice and wrongful death caes. Mr. bennett was co-counsel in the largest mild-traumatic brain injury jury verdict, $10.2 million, ever awarded in Norfolk Circuit Court. He specializes in mild brain damage cases, but also handles moderate and severe cases. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements for traumatic brain injury survivors, and other cases involving serious injuries and death.
Mr. Bennett is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Florida. He is a member of the Traumatic Brain Injury litigation section of the American Association for Juctice and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers . 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 attain.
Mr. Bennett is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Florida. He is a member of the Traumatic Brain Injury litigation section of the American Association for Juctice and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers . 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 attain.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: cbennett@carltonbennettlaw.com
- Direct Phone Number: 757-231-9772
- Phone Number: 757-231-9772
- Lawyer Page: https://www.carltonbennettlaw.com/attorney/carlton-f-bennett/
Location
- 120 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Demographics
- Ethnicity: White
Education
- University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1975
- University of Florida, graduated 1975
- Old Dominion University, graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, Virginia State Bar
- Florida, The Florida Bar
Affiliations
- American Association of Justice - member
- Old Dominion University Athletic Foundation - Past Chairman
- The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers - member
- The Melvin M. Belli Society - member
- The National Brian Injury Trial Lawyers Association - member
- Theta Chi Fraternity - President, Foundation
- Virginia Trial Lawyers - member
Headquarters:
Virginia Beach, Virginia
1 The Best Lawyers in America® award
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Norfolk (2022)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Norfolk (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
- Nursing Homes
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Elder Law
- Medical Malpractice Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
Publications
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