Dale Truitt Berrett

Dale Truitt Berrett is a family law attorney at Kaufman & Canoles in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She represents clients in complex divorce, child custody, child support, and related domestic relations matters. Berrett also assists with marital agreements, property division, and alternative dispute resolution. Her practice focuses on helping individuals understand their rights, evaluate practical options, and address sensitive family disputes through careful preparation, negotiation, collaborative methods, or litigation when necessary.

Berrett earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1993 and received her B.A., magna cum laude, from Randolph-Macon College. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem solving. She later served as an adjunct professor at William & Mary Law School from 2013 through 2019, contributing her practical family law experience to the education of future lawyers.

Berrett handles contested and uncontested divorces, custody and visitation disputes, support proceedings, separation agreements, equitable distribution, and adoption matters. Her experience includes disputes involving complex property and support questions that require detailed financial analysis and careful planning. She works with clients in mediation and collaborative divorce when a negotiated process is appropriate, while remaining prepared to advocate in court when litigation is required.

Dale Truitt Berrett has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Virginia Super Lawyers, Virginia Business Legal Elite, and CoVaBIZ Top Lawyers for her family law work. She has held leadership roles with the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s Family Law Section and the Family Law Organization of Greater Hampton Roads. She has also served on professional and court-related committees. By combining substantial experience with practical judgment, Berrett helps clients navigate difficult transitions and pursue durable resolutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
• Board member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Randolph-Macon College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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