Mr. Bennett is recognized as an expert 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, $10.2 million, 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 is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Florida. He is a member of the Traumatic Brain Injury section of the American Association for Justice and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. 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. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Email Carlton F. Bennett.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Personal Injury
- Traumatic Brain Damage Litigation
- Nursing Home Malpractice
- Wrongful Death Cases
CERTIFIED LEGAL SPECIALTIES
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Virginia, 1978
- Florida, 1975
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1977
- U.S. Federal Court, 1977
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1983
EDUCATION
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence – 00/1975
- Old Dominion University
- B.A.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
- Hampton Roads Chiropractic Association
- Princess Anne Commercial Bank, 641 Lynnhaven Pky., Virginia Beach, VA
REFERENCES
- Princess Anne Commercial Bank, 641 Lynnhaven Pky., Virginia Beach, VA
- Joyce Office Supplies, P. O. Box 79165, Baltimore, MD 21279
HONORS AND AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injury Section, Member
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES
- Phi Delta Phi
