Atty. Anthony Michael Gantous

Atty. Anthony Michael Gantous

Anthony M. Gantous started his legal career in Ohio in 2003, joining a national defense law firm with widespread offices.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Anthony Michael Gantous at a glance

Anthony Michael Gantous is an Equity Partner based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Anchor Legal Group, PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2003) and Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Oh (2009). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and American University (B.A., 1997). Active member of Ohio Bar Association Virginia Bar Association Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association Virginia Beach Bar Association. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Anthony M. Gantous started his legal career in Ohio in 2003, joining a national defense law firm with widespread offices
  • Moving to Virginia in 2009 with his wife and daughters, Anthony pivoted his focus from defense to plaintiff representation, offering him a unique perspective in prosecuting cases against major entities like doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies
  • His background in defense work provides him with an insider’s understanding of how opposing counsel evaluates claims
  • Since establishing his practice in Virginia, Anthony has consistently been honored as a "Virginia Super Lawyer," a distinction awarded to less than five percent of the state’s attorneys
  • He has also been recognized by his peers as part of Virginia’s Legal Elite and is a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
  • As a partner at Anchor Legal Group, Anthony delivers exceptional legal services in medical malpractice, medical privacy, wrongful death, serious personal injury, maritime law, and business litigation, while selectively handling Federal criminal matters
  • Committed to personalized service, Anthony invests personally in each case and is highly accessible to his clients
  • Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, three daughters, and his extended family and friends community

Practice Areas Explained

Anthony Michael Gantous's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anthony Michael Gantous handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

Anthony Michael Gantous is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

Anthony Michael Gantous is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Anthony Michael Gantous is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Anthony Michael Gantous

Where is Anthony Michael Gantous's law office located?
Anthony Michael Gantous's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Anchor Legal Group, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Anthony Michael Gantous handle?
Anthony Michael Gantous focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Anthony Michael Gantous practiced law?
Anthony Michael Gantous has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Anthony Michael Gantous go to law school?
Anthony Michael Gantous earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Anthony Michael Gantous for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2003
B.A.
American University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2003
Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Oh
Admitted: 2009

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