Benjamin James Trichilo

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Benjamin James Trichilo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death

11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA

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About Benjamin

Biography

Dedicated to You & Your Needs, With 50+ Years of Trial & Appellate Experience on Your Side.

Skilled advocacy with practical solutions.

Legal knowledge. Compassionate wisdom.

Client focused. Results driven.

Experience you need. Results that you want.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 30%

30%
Personal Injury 25%

25%
Trucking Accident 25%

25%
Wrongful Death 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1984

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 51 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McCandlish & Lillard

11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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McCandlish & Lillard

201 LOUDOUN STREET, S.E., SUITE 201, Leesburg, VA, 20175

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Benjamin James Trichilo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Eileen | January 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

Mr. Trichilo assisted me in a workers' comp case. I feel he and his assistant went above and beyond to achieve the best outcome for me. They both were very considerate of my needs during what proved to be a very difficult and stressful situation. I would highly recommend his services.

Posted by Sharon | July 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Workers Comp Case.

Mr. Trichilo went above and beyond to help my husband and myself with his very challenging case. When we first contacted Mr. Trichilo my husbands case had been denied by the insurance company and he was able to have a Full Commission reverse the ruling. Because of that My husband received a substanti...al lump sum payment and MSA approved annuity to make sure all future medical needs are taken care of. Because of my husbands very serious injuries I was the main contact with Mr. Trichilo and He helped me so very much and made me feel like everything would be ok and he told me to take care of myself and my husband and he would take care of everything else. We are very thankful for everything he did for us!

Posted by Mina | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sleep better at night knowing you have at Pitbull in your corner!

This was our first case and involvement with any attorney and we couldn’t be more pleased with our overall experience and outcome. We called and interviewed multiple attorneys when first deciding to hire a lawyer. Mr. Trichilo was the only one that told us what to expect and sent us the needed for...ms and engagement letter. He even followed up and asked if he could answer any questions. Mr. Trichilo appears to be a gentle and soft spoken man when you first meet him. When it came time to go toe-to-toe with the big insurance company, we felt that we had the bigger dog in the fight! He was professional, organized and thorough in every aspect of our Workers Comp case. He managed our expectations and in the end we received more than we ever expected. If you need an attorney, look no further and give Benjamin Trichilo a call.

Posted by Sunita | May 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury, Workers compensation

Dear Mr. Trichilo, I would like to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude and appreciation for all your hard work and relentless effort and persistence in pursuing a positive outcome in my legal battle. It was one of the hardest and most emotional situations I have ever been in, and I... felt throughout the process you went over and beyond the call of duty to resolve the matter as quickly and fairly as possible. Your confidence and assurance helped me tremendously in coping with the process, yet you were always truthful and forthright. I was always kept in the loop and was educated and informed throughout the lawsuit. Your patience and professionalism were impressive, but your sincere caring and concern were what really set you apart from most attorneys. You couldn’t have been more thorough and accurate, especially since this was complicated and complex in that you had to deal with. Overall, you are truly an anomaly and I will be forever grateful to you. Though I hope no one has to go through what I went through, I will certainly highly recommend you and your law firm if anyone is looking for a top firm.

Posted by Carol | March 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury

Ben went above and beyond for me. I had a pretty bad injury and I had never been through anything like this before and he was always there to answer any questions or concerns we had through all of this. When you go through what went through it gets to be a little overwhelming but he was always ther...e to talk me through every step of this process. I always felt like I was his only case (I know I wasn't) but he did anything for me and figure out what we needed to move forward. He had the best team working for me also!!!!

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ben is a tenacious litigator to whom I frequently refer cases. He fights the tough fight and obtains excellent results!!! I highly endorse his professional abilities."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

William E. Wegner Professionalism Award, Litigation Counsel of America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

General Litigation, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Rated Lawyers, Legal Leaders

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers: Civil Defense, Washingtonian Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1995

The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

1989

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, McCandlish & Lillard

Associations

2009 - Present

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow

1984 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1976 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

1974 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1974 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Northern Virginia Defense Lawyers Association

President, 1984-1985

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

Member, Board of Directors, 1993-1997

Sample of Legal Cases

Auto Accident

Settlement with two different insurers for $250,000.00

Workers's Compensation

Contested claim settled with approval by VA WC Commission for $395,000.00

Trucking accident

Contested liability claim that was settled after mediation for $3,800,000.00

Workers's Compensation

Settlement approved by VA WC Commission in the amount of $238,000.00

Workers's Compensation

Settlement approved by VA WC Commission in the amount of $145,000.00

Workers's Compensation

Settlement approved by VA WC Commission in the amount of $225,000.00

Dog walker bitten by client's dog

Contested liability claim that was settled through mediation for $250,000.00

Bitten by dog at work

Legal proceedings filed. Mediated settlement in the amount of $350,000.00.

Closed head injury

Liability was contested. Prior to trial a settlement was reached for $750,000.00.

Slip and fall accident

Liability was contested. Mediation prior to trial resulted in settlement of $2,500,000.00

Trucking accident

Settlement of $3.85 million.

Work related injury.

$315,000.00 WC settlement plus confidential third party settlement.

Automobile accident

Settlement of $250,000.00

Work related automobile accident.

Combined settlement (WC and PI) of claims for $162,500.00

Work injury while abroad.

Settlement of $265,000.00

Automobile accident

Combined settlement (WC and PI) of claims for $300,000.00

Fall in parking lot.

Settlement of $425,000.00

Workers' Compensation.

Settlement of $125,000.00

Injured worker.

Settlement of $315,000.00

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Education

1974

University of Virginia

J.D

1971

Georgetown University

B.A

Speaking Engagements

2017

As Judges See it: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation

Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation

2016

Trends an Top Mistakes Attorneys Make

Top Mistakes in Civil Litigation

2015

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management

Case Management

2013

Seminar for Litigation Attorneys

Litigating the Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claim

2013

Seminar for Litigation Attorneys

As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation

2013

Panel presenatation for Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Advanced Workers' Compensation

2012

Panel Presentation for Trial Attorneys

What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know

2009

Virginia Bar CLE

Witness Preparation: What's Effective, What's Ethical

2009

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Annual Seminar

Ten Things Every Attorney Needs to Know About Workers' Compensation

Publications

2006

The Journal of Civil Litigation Practice Pointer: Exclusion of Testimony of Attending Physician

1995

The Journal of Civil Litigation Workers' Compensation Update: Expansion of the Estoppel Doctrine

Languages

English

Activity

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