Edwin Stuart Booth

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Edwin Stuart Booth

also known as Ed Booth

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Car accident Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice ... +4 more

5041 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 242, Virginia Beach, VA

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About Edwin

Biography

Individual attention to your personal injury case from a lawyer who frequently takes cases to trial

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

Attorney Booth has been a premier car accident lawyer in the great state of Virginia since 2004. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be hurt, frustrated, and confused right now. You're going to need a caring attorney by your side.

50%
Personal Injury 30%

If you have been injured through no fault of your own and due to someone else's negligence, you will want Attorney Booth's knowledge and passion for making Virginians whole after an accident. Call him today for a free case evaluation, stop worrying.

30%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

Attorney Booth is capable of handling your legal case whether you've been bitten by an animal or your animal bit someone else.

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

Medical malpractice involves a patient opposing a respected medical professional. Attorney Booth is well-prepared to provide ample defense for victims of malpractice to obtain sufficient compensation for your suffering.

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

Attorney Booth is capable of handling slip and fall accidents. Call him today for a free consultation.

5%
Wrongful Death 3%

If you've lost a loved one due to someone else's mistake, you are probably too busy grieving to even begin thinking about legal action. Take a deep breath, and call Attorney Booth today. Let him fight for you while you grieve.

3%
Trucking Accident 2%

If you have been injured in a vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer, you'll need a lawyer. Call Attorney Booth of Shuttleworth, Ruloff, Swain, Haddad & Morecock today for a free consultation.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 8 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 21 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Booth Law PLLC

5041 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 242, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

edboothlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Edwin Stuart Booth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
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Posted by Witney | September 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

I have been represented by Mr. Booth once and have just retained him for a second time for a personal injury case. Mr. Booth is very attentive to your needs and answers any questions you have. He is very thorough when it comes to putting a case together and represents himself and his clients very wel...l in the courtroom. I would highly recommend him

Edwin Booth

Replied last September 12, 2017

Thanks for the kind words, Witney! Glad you are happy with how your case was handled.

Posted by Jannette | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Service

I engaged Mr. Booth regarding a slip and fall accident. Mr. Booth thoroughly explained the law as it relates to slip and fall cases and the potential outcome. I was kept abreast of what was going on during the time that negotiation was going on. In addition, any calls to his office were met with pro...fessionalism and quick responses from him and or his staff. I felt confident that he was putting my interest first and was satisfied with the final result.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent personal injury Lawyer

Wonderful personal injury lawyer! Great time management and excellent communication. Exceptional client services and administrative skill within the firm! Kept in contact with both myself and the insurance companies. Worked with me consistently to win the case! Highly recommend Edwin for your persona...l injury matters.

Posted by Ben | September 4, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Amazing

I wish I had more hands so that I could give Edwin Stuart Booth 4 thumbs up! This gentlemen is simply amazing. Full disclosure due to the nature of my case I did not need Ed's services however based on the consultation I received I was super impressed. I will be the first to admit that I am not ...fond of lawyers but Ed Booth is the man. His knowledge and compassion is fantastic. With these amazing attributes he somehow still manages to mix in telling you what you need to hear and not necessarily what you want to hear. I walked away feeling like he actually cared for me and wanted to make sure the job was done right. I recommend Ed and his firm to anyone that needs a lawyer. It turns out I did not have a case and he still treated me like a VIP. I can only imagine the hard work and sacrifice he puts forth for those that actually need his help. I hope I will never need a lawyer in the future. But if I do I know exactly who I am going to call

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Effortless personal injury settlement

I was injured in a motorcycle accident that required surgery and several months of rehabilitation. The initial consultation with Shapiro, Appleton, & Duffan was very efficient and they handled everything from start to finish. The process was very time consuming but nothing out of the ordinary as fa...r as personal injury settlements are concerned, from what I understand. It also appeared at first that the settlement amount would be very disappointing due to the at-fault driver's limited insurance, but Ed Booth successfully negotiated the substantial medical liens down to practically zero, which allowed to me to retain the bulk of the available coverage.

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Edwin Stuart Booth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Maurer

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of both working with and adverse to Mr. Booth. He has always conducted himself in a professional manner. I have found him to be always prepared, knowledgeable, and diligent. I have referred cases to Ed in the past and will continue to do so as I know the client will get top notch representation."

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Scott Lang

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Ed for several years at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office. He is meticulous in his preparation and excels in the courtroom. Calm and confident he is well-respected by the local judges and his fellow attorneys. Ed would definitely be my top choice in a personal injury case."

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Andrew Stover

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Ed and have thought highly of him since I observed him in action in my time as a law clerk."

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Anton Karpov

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly recommend to anyone looking for an experienced, honest, straightforward and zealous attorney."

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Richard Shapiro

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Ed for his ability and skills in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice law. Ed is a competent and highly qualified attorney who focuses on getting the best results for his clients."

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Randall Appleton

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ed. He is a highly skilled litigator. The proof is in the proverbial pudding - he obtained a $3.5 million jury verdict on behalf of a client (with the assistance of co-counsel). To secure a verdict of that size requires impressive legal talent. Ed has this talent in spades."

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Patrick Austin

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Ed. He is a top-notch litigator with a focus on client-first representation. He is one of the best lawyers I know."

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Michael Gaten

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ed is fantastic advocate for his clients. I had the pleasure of prosecuting a case where he was defense counsel. My first impression was not to agree to any time specific plea agreement due to the facts of the case. However, Ed was extremely effective in informing me about the virtues of his client and other facts in the case that I was not aware of. By the time we were done I agreed with Ed's initial plea offer, which treated his client extremely well in the end. Ed is sharp, approachable, and deeply committed to his craft. You can't go wrong with him on your side."

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Marques Goetsch

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Brannon

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed gives clients the attention they need and deserve. Not all lawyers treat their client's case with the same dedication. I highly recommend Ed's services."

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Brook Thibault

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edwin is one of the sharpest lawyers out there! If I have a question, he usually has the answer. I highly recommend Edwin to anyone with a legal need."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edwin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Garrett

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ed and I worked many cases when he was a prosecutor in Virginia Beach. He was always fair in handling difficult cases, and in most cases would try to negotiate a reasonable disposition."

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Paul Merullo

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Our law firm benefits from his experience as a former prosecutor."

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Mark Andrews

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Booth for several years. He was criminal defense attorney when I was a Prosecutor in Va Beach and he was always knowledgable, trustworthy, and well-prepared. He then became a Prosecutor and I became a defense attorney. We have had several cases against each other over the years. Mr. Booth was /is always a pleasure to work with. He has the experience, and reputation that you want in a defense attorney. Mr. Booth is an excellent trial attorney and he has my endorsement!"

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Kevin Duffan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edwin (Ed) Booth wholeheartedly. Ed and I were coworkers at the Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney's Office, and had cases against each other while he was with the Public Defender. Ed's attention to detail and calm demeanor makes him a very effective advocate for his clients, and he is well liked and respected in our local legal community. His work is top-notch and I have previously and will continue to refer clients to him."

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Daniel Whitney

Consumer protection lawyer

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Anton Karpov

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Haddad

Medical malpractice lawyer

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William Brock

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Howell

Business lawyer

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Lamont Maddox

Business lawyer

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Justin Bush

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Scott Lang

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Gaten

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Maurer

Family lawyer

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Emily Brannon

Personal injury lawyer

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Brook Thibault

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Garrett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Merullo

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Andrews

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Duffan

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

5th Largest Jury Verdict in Virginia - 2015, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers 2016, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2015

Tier 1 Best Law Firm for Personal Injury Law, U.S. News & World Report

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Owner, Booth Law PLLC

2020 - 2023

Partner, Parks Zeigler, PLLC - Attorneys At Law

2017 - 2020

Partner, Ruloff, Swain, Haddad, Morecock, Talbert & Woodward PC

2015 - 2017

Associate, Shapiro, Appleton & Duffan

2010 - 2015

Associate, Shuttleworth, Ruloff, Swain, Haddad & Morecock, P.C.

2007 - 2010

Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Virginia Beach Office Of The Commonwealth's Attorney

2005 - 2007

Senior Assistant Public Defender, Virginia Beach Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Editorial Board of the Journal

2013 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Chair - Legal Studies Committee

2004 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2004 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rios v. Hicks - $3.5 Million Jury Award for Newport News Drunk Driving Victim

$3.5 Million Jury Verdict

Federal Criminal Defense

murder trial (from time as prosecutor)

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/03/va-beach-man-guilty-all-counts-fatal-2008-robbery

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Education

2004

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

North Carolina State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Damages in Personal Injury Sources of Recovery and Liens

2015

Selected Topics in Personal Injury Litigation Personal Injury Law

2014

News report

Unrest in Ferguson

2009

L.E.T.A. (Law Enforcement Training Academy)

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Publications

2015

The Legal Examiner Editor

2014

The Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 25 Number 1, 2014 Depositions • Preparing, conducting and using depositions at trial • Dealing effectively with objections • Deposition misconduct

2011

The VTLA Journal, Volume 22, Number 4. , VTLA Journal Co-Author, Direct Examination, from a series: Trial Notebook – Part One

Languages

English

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