Over 25 Years of Experience in Family Law. Call Me Today
Born in Alexandria, VA, Benton S. Duffett III joined the firm in 1988. Benton is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and practices in the areas of Family Law including; Support, Custody, Visitation, Alimony, Name Changes and Marital Agreements.
Practice areas
If you are deciding custody and visitation for the first time, or contemplating changing your arrangements after circumstances have changed, you will need an experienced family lawyer to help you determine your family’s specific needs to get results.
Determining the amount that you should be paying or receiving in child support. If you are owed child support, either for current support or arrearages. Attorney Duffett can file the necessary action to ensure that you receive it.
You will need a divorce lawyer who understands the process and the importance of communicating with you. Attorney Duffett will be there for every step of the way. Uncontested, Contested, Fault or No Fault. Duffett will asses the situation.
Attorney Duffett has devote his entire practice to helping clients resolve their family law issues, from divorce and separation, negotiation and preparation of marital agreements, and more.
There are many factors to consider when determining spousal support. I will help you determine whether you have any rights to receive, or an obligation to pay, alimony.
These agreements are the smartest way to address a couple’s understanding of his/her assets, liabilities, and future support needs at a time when both people are stable and level headed.
Languages spoken
English
Grenadier, Starace, Duffett & Levi, P.C.
649 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA, 22314-4109
Grenadier, Starace, Duffett & Levi, P.C.
12359 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA, 20191
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1988 | 03/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Grenadier, Starace, Duffett & Levi, P.C Law Firm | 1988 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Fairfax County Circuit Court | Neutral Case Evaluator | 2003 - Present |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Memeber | 2000 - Present |
Fairfax County Bar Association Family Law Section | Member | 2000 - Present |
Alexandria Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Fairfax County Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Virginia State Bar Disciplinary District Committee, Fifth District, Section II | Chairman | 2011 - 2013 |
Virginia State Bar Disciplinary District Committee, Fifth District, Section II | Vice Chair | 2009 - 2011 |
Virginia State Bar Disciplinary District Committee, Fifth District, Section II | Executive Committee | 2006 - 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law | J.D. | 1988 |
Ohio State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Virginia State Bar | Virginia State Bar Disciplinary District Committee, Fifth District Annual Meeting Chair | 2013 |
Virginia State Bar | Virginia State Bar Disciplinary District Committee, Fifth District Annual Meeting Chair | 2012 |
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