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Emily Strak

Mrs. Strak is passionate about advocating for her clients. Prior to joining the Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, Mrs. Strak served as a defense attorney for several large insurance companies, including State Farm, GEICO, and Allstate. During that time, she managed a high-volume caseload, where she gained significant litigation experience, trying multiple motor vehicle collision cases each month. Mrs. Strak brings with her valuable knowledge and insight into the inner workings of the insurance claims and settlement process, and now uses her knowledge and experience in defending large insurance companies to fight for her injured clients.

Mrs. Strak is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is admitted to practice law in all Virginia courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.

Mrs. Strak is a U.S. Navy veteran, and lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband and two teenage sons. In her free time, Ms. Strak can be found enjoying the outdoors or watching her sons’ volleyball and football games.

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Areas Of Practice
  • Personal injury
  • Traumatic Brain Damage Litigation
  • Nursing Home Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death Cases
Bar Admissions
  • Virginia, 2020
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2023
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 2023
Education
  • Regent University School of Law, J.D., Juris Doctor – May 2020
  • South University, Bachelor of Science – June 2015
Profession Associations And Memberships
  • The James Kent American Inn of Court, Executive Committee, Secretary
  • Virginia Beach Bar Association, Vice Chair, Membership Committee
  • Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association, Member
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member

We work hard on your personal injury case so you can recuperate and recover.

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Car Accidents

We can assist you with the legal aftermath of a collision. A car accident can have devastating consequences on your life, ability to work, and finances. Fortunately, you don’t have to handle all these effects alone.

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Truck Accident

Our firm can assist you with truck accident cases, ensuring you receive the necessary support. Trucks, while convenient, pose significant dangers to drivers of smaller vehicles.

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Motorcycle Accidents

We understand the unique risks motorcyclists face in the area.  Warm, sunny weather makes Virginia an ideal place to ride motorcycle.

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Drunk Driving Accidents

Any accident can be serious enough to cause severe and permanent injuries, but it is particularly upsetting when you are involved in a car or truck accident caused by a drunk driver.  They should be held accountable for their actions.

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Distracted Driver Accidents

Many drivers on the road take for granted just how much they need to pay attention to their task. Any number of distractions can take away the focus necessary to be safe while on the road, and even a momentary lapse of attention can lead to disastrous consequences.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries

One of the most devastating outcomes of a car, truck or motorcycle accident is for one of the victims to suffer a head injury. In a traffic collision, head injuries are not uncommon — and can be quite serious — for several reasons.

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Spinal Cord Injuries

When you are involved in a car accident, you might be fortunate enough to escape without serious injuries. Wearing seat belts and having a car with airbags and other safety features can help you avoid traumatic injuries. Among the most serious are head injuries.

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Wrongful Death

Facing the death of a loved one involves grieving and managing their affairs, including funeral planning. This process is already stressful, but it can be compounded for those who must confront the fact that their family member’s death was caused or accelerated by someone else’s negligence.

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Medical Malpractice

When a healthcare professional causes harm instead of healing, we could help.

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Nursing Home Malpractice

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is challenging, especially with the risk of malpractice. When your loved one has been hurt due to negligence, we could help you.

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At The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C., our personal injury lawyers help you get the compensation you deserve when you’ve been injured in an accident. Talk to us at no risk — consultations are always free.

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    N/A Emily Strak

    Mrs. Strak is passionate about advocating for her clients. Prior to joining the Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, Mrs. Strak served as a defense attorney for several large insurance companies, including State Farm, GEICO, and Allstate. During that time, she managed a high-volume caseload, where she gained significant litigation experience, trying multiple motor vehicle collision cases each month. Mrs. Strak brings with her valuable knowledge and insight into the inner workings of the insurance claims and settlement process, and now uses her knowledge and experience in defending large insurance companies to fight for her injured clients.

    Mrs. Strak is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is admitted to practice law in all Virginia courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.

    Mrs. Strak is a U.S. Navy veteran, and lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband and two teenage sons. In her free time, Ms. Strak can be found enjoying the outdoors or watching her sons’ volleyball and football games.

    Email Emily Strak.

    Emily Strak

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