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W. Brantley Basnight, III has been with the law firm since 1974 and is a Shareholder. Mr. Basnight concentrates his practice in the areas of complex divorce litigation, civil litigation, custody, and family law. He is a Fellow in both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is a member of both the Virginia State Bar and the Florida State Bar. He has been selected and listed as one of Virginia’s “Legal Elite” (Family Law/Domestic Relations), selected and listed as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” (Family Law), is included in editions of "The Best Lawyers in America", and has achieved an AV designation from Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Basnight served his country in the United States Navy. His last duty station was Flag Staff, COMSUBLANT (Submarine Force Headquarters, U.S. Atlantic Fleet), Norfolk, Virginia.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 2001
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1972
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200 Bendix Rd Ste 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452-1388
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Posted by Eddie | December 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Over the last 30 years Mr. Basnight has been my attorney and has advised me on a number of legal issues and has represented me on a number of legal issues throughout the past 30 years. He is currently my attorney for my divorce and has advise me on this issue on this matters. He thinks outside the...
Posted by Anne | July 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
My Legal case
Mr. Basnight was knowledgeable, professional, and insightful with his legal guidance and support for my case. He was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend his expertise in the divorce arena to anyone.
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Basnight is the most mature and experienced lawyer for Domestic practice in Hampton Roads. His demeanor is excellent and comforting to someone in the stressful situation a divorce creates."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Basnight is a superb attorney who works diligently to obtain the best results for his clients. His years of experience and knowledge of the law set him apart. He is a gentleman and an exceptional trial attorney."
"Brantley Basnight is everything you want in a domestic attorney. Classy, confident and up-to-date on all facets of family law. Brantley commands the respect of opposing counsel and the Court. I highly recommend W. Brantley Basnight, III."
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2018 "Top Laywers", Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVA BIZ Magaine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2005
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
1991
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1974 - Present
Shareholder, Wolcott Rivers Gates
1993 - 2001
Commissioner, Virginia Beach Development Authority
1991 - 1992
Substitute Judge, Family Court (Pilot Project), Commonwealth of Virginia
1978 - 1982
Adjunct Professor, Florida Institute of Technology
1973 - 2004
Substitute Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, Commonwealth of Virginia
1973 - 2004
Substitute Judge, General District Courts (Criminal, Civil and Traffic Divisions), Commonwealth of Virginia
1963 - 1969
Flag Staff, COMSUBLANT, United States Navy
2015 - Present
Joint Alternative Dispute Resolution CommitteeMember
2001 - Present
Florida State BarMember
2000 - Present
Family Law Organization of Greater Hampton RoadsMember
1991 - Present
The International Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
1991 - Present
The American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
1972 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationLife Member
1972 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - 2004
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court JudgesMember
1991 - 1992
Community Corrections Resources BoardMember
1985 - 2001
Virginia State Bar Medical Malpractice Review PanelPanelist
1984 - 1987
Virginia State BarDisciplinary Committee Chair for the Second District
1984 - 1987
Virginia State Bar Disciplinary CommitteeMember
1962 - 1966
Tau Kappa Epsilon
1971
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
BS - Bachelor of Science
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