Atty. Irvin V. Cantor

Atty. Irvin V. Cantor

Since 1979, Attorney Irv Cantor has been dedicated to the families of those who have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death. His work has resulted in more than 2,000 favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients, including more than 450 traumatic brain injury cases.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Irvin V. Cantor at a glance

Irvin V. Cantor is a Partner based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1978) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1978). Educated at University of Virginia (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Since 1979, Attorney Irv Cantor has been dedicated to the families of those who have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death
  • His work has resulted in more than 2,000 favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients, including more than 450 traumatic brain injury cases
  • He has recovered more than 50 verdicts and settlements larger than $1 million for injured men and women in Richmond and throughout Virginia and the U.S., securing their futures and their peace of mind for the rest of their lives
  • As a Richmond personal injury attorney, Irv’s primary goal is the well-being of his clients
  • His approach, his leadership over the firm of Breit Cantor Grana Buckner, and his personal practice are all shaped by his relentless compassion for those who have been injured or bereaved due to negligence
  • There is nothing more important than making sure innocent injury victims receive financial compensation to rebuild their lives while holding those at fault responsible
  • Irv has been recognized by his peers as one of the Top 10 Virginia Super Lawyers® every year from 2012-2018
  • He was one of only 33 members named in Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame's inaugural class in 2018
  • He was also voted Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year in Richmond by Best Lawyers in America® in 2014 and 2016
  • The vast majority of Irv’s cases are referrals from other trial lawyers
  • Many professionals in the field have asked Irv to represent them in their own injury cases, including attorneys, judges, claims adjusters, and physicians
  • He is a frequent lecturer throughout Virginia and the U.S. to other trial lawyers on numerous subjects, including traumatic brain injuries, truck accident cases, and elements of trial
  • He is the co-author with Judge Samuel Johnston of the book, The Art and Science of Mastering the Jury Trial
  • Irv is the founder and President of Jury Impressions, a jury consulting company which, among other services, arranges mock trials and focus groups for trial lawyers throughout the country
  • Irv also serves as a mediator and arbitrator in a wide variety of cases dealing with catastrophic injuries and death
  • Representing Victims of Traumatic Brain InjuryTraumatic brain injury cases comprise the largest portion of Irv’s practice
  • He has successfully handled brain injury cases for over 40years
  • He wrote the chapter dealing with legal aspects of brain injury cases for the seminal medical textbook on the subject, Brain Injury Medicine
  • Irv was featured on the cover of the 2015 Virginia and West Virginia Super Lawyers® magazine, with the cover story featuring Irv’s career in handling brain injury cases

Practice Areas Explained

Irvin V. Cantor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Irvin V. Cantor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Truck Accidents

Irvin V. Cantor is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

Irvin V. Cantor is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Irvin V. Cantor is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Irvin V. Cantor 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.

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Where is Irvin V. Cantor's law office located?
Irvin V. Cantor's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Irvin V. Cantor handle?
Irvin V. Cantor focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Irvin V. Cantor practiced law?
Irvin V. Cantor has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Irvin V. Cantor go to law school?
Irvin V. Cantor earned their education at (B.A., 1975).
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What awards or recognition has Irvin V. Cantor received?
Irvin V. Cantor's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1978

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