Atty. Elliott M. Buckner

Atty. Elliott M. Buckner

When clients have suffered a severe injury in a complex situation, there’s one Virginia personal injury lawyer they can turn to—Attorney Elliott M. Buckner at Breit Cantor Grana Buckner.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Elliott M. Buckner at a glance

Elliott M. Buckner is a Managing Partner based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2001), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (2002), and New York (2003). Educated at College of William & Mary School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Richmond (B.B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors) American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) Lewis F and Powell Inn of Court Henrico County Bar Association City of Richmond Bar Association Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • When clients have suffered a severe injury in a complex situation, there’s one Virginia personal injury lawyer they can turn to—Attorney Elliott M. Buckner at Breit Cantor Grana Buckner
  • Elliott has represented clients in every kind of catastrophic injury claim, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, tractor-trailer crashes, car collisions, and other harmful circumstances
  • He also handles wrongful death claims on behalf of families who have experienced loss due to negligence
  • No matter the situation, Elliott works tirelessly to help ensure his clients receive the support and compensation they deserve
  • He has secured more than 40 verdicts and settlements larger than $1 million, changing the lives of dozens of clients and their family members
  • His track record of successful verdicts has formed a reputation that allows him to demand rightful compensation more effectively—often resulting in larger settlements
  • Part of what makes Elliott such an effective attorney is his experience as an insurance defense attorney
  • In his previous practice, he stood on the other side of the court from injury victims, building cases to protect insurance companies from liability
  • Once he decided that he would rather serve the injured than work against them, he brought with him a wealth of experience and insight into how insurance litigators work
  • As a result, Elliott brings strategic power to every case he is involved in
  • Elliott is widely recognized by his peers for his relentless and effective approach to litigation
  • He has been named to the list of Best Lawyers in America®, been AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, included in the list of “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine, and has been annually selected by other lawyers to the Virginia Super Lawyers® list since 2007
  • He has also been regularly selected to the Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers® and Top 50 Richmond Super Lawyers® lists
  • These selections mark Elliott as one of the leading Richmond personal injury attorneys, and among the top litigators in all of Virginia
  • In addition to his trial work, Elliott often contributes to the legal community through lectures, articles, and presentations to other lawyers about effective trial representation
  • He will serve as President-Elect of the 2000+ member Virginia Trial Lawyers Association in 2019
  • While Elliott is passionate about the work he does every day for his clients, he is also passionate about his community
  • He serves on the Board of Directors of Community Brain Injury Services and has helped raise over $100,000 for the organization as the pit master for their annual charity BBQ cook

Practice Areas Explained

Elliott M. Buckner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elliott M. Buckner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Truck Accidents

Elliott M. Buckner is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

Elliott M. Buckner 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.

Elliott M. Buckner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Elliott M. Buckner is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Elliott M. Buckner is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Virginia →

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.

Looking for additional Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Virginia Beach or all attorneys in Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elliott M. Buckner

Where is Elliott M. Buckner's law office located?
Elliott M. Buckner's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elliott M. Buckner handle?
Elliott M. Buckner focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Elliott M. Buckner practiced law?
Elliott M. Buckner has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Elliott M. Buckner go to law school?
Elliott M. Buckner earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Elliott M. Buckner for a consultation?
You can contact Elliott M. Buckner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Elliott M. Buckner received?
Elliott M. Buckner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary School of Law
- 2000
B.B.A.
University of Richmond
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2003

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