Carlton F. Bennett

Carlton F. Bennett is a nationally recognized trial attorney with decades of experience representing clients in traumatic brain injury, nursing home malpractice, wrongful death, and other serious personal injury cases. He has secured numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including co-counsel in Norfolk Circuit Court’s largest mild-traumatic brain injury verdict of $10.2 million.

Carlton earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law in 1975 after completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Old Dominion University. Licensed in both Virginia and Florida, he has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Fifth Circuits, and multiple federal courts. His strong educational background provides the foundation for his meticulous approach to complex litigation.

Carlton is board-certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, reflecting his dedication to trial excellence. He is a member of the Traumatic Brain Injury Section of the American Association for Justice and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. His peers have awarded him an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible distinction, and he has been consistently recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.

With a deep understanding of both medical and legal issues, Carlton F. Bennett has built a career advocating for clients whose lives have been profoundly impacted by injury. His practice combines legal skill with compassion, ensuring that survivors and their families receive the resources and justice they deserve.

Through his leadership at The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C., he continues to fight for clients across Virginia and Florida, standing as a trusted advocate in the most complex and challenging injury cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Firm Of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C.
• Member, American Association for Justice (Traumatic Brain Injury section)
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Board of Trial Advocacy (Civil Trial Advocacy)

Licensed State

• Virginia
• Florida

Education

• University of Florida College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Old Dominion University
  Bachelor of Arts

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