Atty. Gerrit W. Benson

Atty. Gerrit W. Benson

Gerrit W. Benson is a lawyer practicing business formation, business law, business litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerrit W. Benson at a glance

Gerrit W. Benson is a divorce, formation, wills, trusts, and estate planning attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in New York (1969), Virginia (1974), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1977). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1968) and Long Island University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia Beach Bar Association Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerrit W. Benson is a lawyer practicing business formation, business law, business litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Gerrit W. received a B.A. degree from Long Island University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Gerrit W. practices in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerrit W. Benson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerrit W. Benson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Gerrit W. Benson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Business Formation

Gerrit W. Benson is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →

Wills

Gerrit W. Benson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

Gerrit W. Benson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Gerrit W. Benson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerrit W. Benson

Where is Gerrit W. Benson's law office located?
Gerrit W. Benson's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerrit W. Benson handle?
Gerrit W. Benson focuses on divorce, formation, wills, trusts, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Gerrit W. Benson practiced law?
Gerrit W. Benson has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Gerrit W. Benson go to law school?
Gerrit W. Benson earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Gerrit W. Benson for a consultation?
You can contact Gerrit W. Benson 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 Gerrit W. Benson received?
Gerrit W. Benson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1968
B.A.
Long Island University
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1969
Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1977

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