Dale Truitt Berrett

Dale Truitt Berrett

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

2101 Parks Ave Ste 700, Virginia Beach, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

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Kaufman & Canoles, A Professional Corporation

2101 Parks Ave Ste 700, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451-4160

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Dale Truitt Berrett's Reviews

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by J.Linton | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Barracuda!!

Mrs. Berrett, is by far the best lawyer to seek with any type of child custody, divorce or other related matters. I hired Mrs. Berrett from a personal friend referral, for my divorce and custody battle. Mrs. Berretts attention to detail and care and compassion for her job and the well being of her ...client far exceeds any other lawyer i have had the pleasure of working with. While she is nicknamed the Barracuda is because Mrs. Berrett is well known for being aggressive in and out of the courtroom representing the law! No doubt she is a bulldog and when she knows the law is not being adhered too she will fight extra hard to prove her point. I will say my case was a complex one with many moving parts, but together with her team at her practice we were able to prevail. You want the job done right the first time, then i highly recommend you give Mrs. Berrett a call ASAP

Posted by Roger | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Rock Star!

Dale and her staff are simply the best. She assisted us with a particularly difficult custody case and we came out on top. She not only impressed with superb critical thinking and directness, but her entire staff impressed with their diligence and dedication. We owe our happy family to their effor...ts. We are forever grateful!

Posted by Jon | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer

Ms. Berrett recently represented me in a divorce proceeding. She made this painful process so tolerable. Her advice was well considered and to the benefit of my case. She was extremely easy to communicate with and was very responsive. All aspects of my case were well managed and always in a timely ma...nner. Her staff was extremely competent and friendly. In representing me to the opposing lawyer and at mediation Ms. Berrett was confident, well prepared, and was able to mediate my case fairly and protected me in all decisions and negotiations. All in all a pleasant, competent, and knowledgeable attorney.

Posted by Carl G | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Helpful

Went to seek Dale's assistance to help with my divorce. Sought her help based on the positive word of mouth given to me by several acquaintances. Dale and her team were extremely helpful, professional, and patient in addressing all my questions. I also liked the fact that they were not afraid to t...ell me what I needed to hear versus what I wanted to hear. I highly recommend her and her team when you need someone who will fight for you and ensure you understand everything involved in the process of getting a divorce.

Posted by Henry | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superb, Intelligent Divorce Attorney

After dealing with several attorneys in the Hampton Roads area I found Attorney Dale Berrett, who represented me in a complicated divorce case. Not only was she thorough, she did a great job of dealing with my wife’s attorney. Dale’s staff was fully committed to my case and responded within minute...s or at most 24hrs depending on the complexity of my question. The attention to detail and service makes you feel you are their only client. After my spouse brought a protective order with a false allegation and causing me to not see my daughter for over 60 days, Dale’s expertise not only got the protective order dismissed, she negotiated overnight visitations and shared custody in a highly contested case. Above all she is a genuinely great human being who cares for her clients. If you are looking for a very smart and compassionate family attorney who knows her stuff, look no further. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a fighting chance!

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Dale Truitt Berrett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Luck

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Dale Berrett is an exceptionally capable and effective family lawyer. In addition to her traditional, domestic relations litigation practice, she also is a collaborative divorce lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Berrett in both environments. In litigation, she is a tough, thorough, and forceful advocate for her client's interests. As collaborative counsel, she is solution-oriented, insightful, and quite good at promoting her client's objectives in that process. Dale Berrett brings well-developed advocacy skills, years of legal experience, and an understanding of family dynamics to her domestic relations practice."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2013

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2011

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor, William & Mary School Of Law

1997 - Present

Member, Kaufman & Canoles

Associations

2009 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Delta Phi

2000 - 2001

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Chairperson

1999 - 2004

Family Law Organization of Greater Hampton Roads

President 2004

1999 - 2000

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Past Vice Chair

1993 - 1998

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

Education

1992

University of Virginia

J.D.

1987

Randolph-Macon College

B.A.

Publications

Languages

English

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