Atty. Benjamin James Trichilo
Ben Trichilo joined McCandlish Lillard in 2011, bringing with him more than 35 years of trial and appellate experience, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, professional malpractice, premises liability, business litigation, and Defense Base Act cases. Ben has handled auto accidents, slip and fall injuries, sports injuries, closed head injuries, brain injuries, eye injuries, neck and back injuries, career ending injuries, sexual assaults, bike trail accidents, truck accidents, accidents involving deficient truck mirrors, dram shop cases, shareholder disputes, and non-compete agreem
Auto Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Fairfax, VA · 52+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin James Trichilo at a Glance
Benjamin James Trichilo is a Principal based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Benjamin J. Trichilo Attorney. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Georgetown University Business School (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin James Trichilo
- Ben Trichilo joined McCandlish Lillard in 2011, bringing with him more than 35 years of trial and appellate experience, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, professional malpractice, premises liability, business litigation, and Defense Base Act cases
- Ben has handled auto accidents, slip and fall injuries, sports injuries, closed head injuries, brain injuries, eye injuries, neck and back injuries, career ending injuries, sexual assaults, bike trail accidents, truck accidents, accidents involving deficient truck mirrors, dram shop cases, shareholder disputes, and non-compete agreements
- If you have a personal injury, workers compensation, or litigation issue, then Ben has the knowledge and experience acquired over more than 38 years of litigation practice to help resolve your case favorably, and will welcome the opportunity to assist you
- Successful litigation requires the ability to solve problems: through negotiation where possible, and through litigation when necessary
- But there is one simple guiding principle: handle each case as if it is your own
- Ben is a frequent seminar speaker, and continues more than a decade of service as a litigation mediator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin James Trichilo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin James Trichilo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairfax.
Car Accidents in Fairfax
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Benjamin James Trichilo is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
Personal Injury in Fairfax
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.
Benjamin James Trichilo is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Workers Compensation in Fairfax
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Benjamin James Trichilo is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Fairfax
Benjamin James Trichilo is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Virginia →
Civil Litigation in Fairfax
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Benjamin James Trichilo is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fairfax
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 Fairfax 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 venue, 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.
Fairfax Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fairfax-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fairfax Choose Benjamin James Trichilo
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin James Trichilo's practice in the field of car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, tbi/sci, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin James Trichilo brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Benjamin James Trichilo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, personal injury, and workers comp, Benjamin James Trichilo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fairfax
A Fairfax-based practice means Benjamin James Trichilo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Benjamin James Trichilo Handles in Fairfax
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Benjamin James Trichilo has experience with under Virginia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Benjamin James Trichilo directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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