Brandon Zeigler - Lawyer in Virginia Beach, VA

Brandon Harvey Zeigler

Family Attorney at Virginia Beach, VA

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Brandon is the real deal!

Look no further, hire Brandon!

Anyone who's been engulfed in a child custody litigation scenario knows and understands the emotional struggles that come along with it. Not only did I experience this, but my situation went on all the way through the Court of Appeals. I found myself in front of multiple judges in multiple court rooms facing everything from contempt of court charges to jail time. Sitting next to Brandon during these hearings/trials gave me the ability to gut through them. I would not have handled these hearings very well otherwise. I say this because Brandon knows the law. He knows it backwards, forward and upside down and it's apparent that the judges know and respect this. Brandon will not coddle you. He has a tough exterior, but inside the courtroom his tough turns to unstoppable. He will use the law, every single letter of it, to right the wrongs. His firm is fantastic. Everyone from the paralegals to the administrative staff. They'll treat you like family and are sensitive to the stress that comes along with feeling like you're unable to protect your child. I HIGHLY recommend Brandon.

About Brandon

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Practice areas

Family

50%

26 years
Business

25%

26 years
Litigation

25%

26 years

Brandon was born and raised in Norfolk, spending some time traveling the US before deciding on law school. He has been ligating cases throughout Hampton Roads for over two decades. He has many ties to the community working with domestic violence victims, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, Tidewater Community College and is a regular speaker for continuing legal educational seminars.

Wanting to be more entrepreneurial and be more hands-on in helping run and grow a business, Brandon decided the merge his practice with Kellam T. Parks. The paperless environment uses technology for litigation in the courtroom and to give clients immediate remote access. Brandon finds the most enjoyment with helping individuals and small businesses find creative and effective solutions to their problems.

When not working, Brandon spends most of his time having fun with his wife and son. He enjoys racquetball, scuba diving, white water rafting, rugby, boating, mountain biking, and traveling. Brandon and his family have traveled to England, Spain, and several Caribbean islands. You can read more about Brandon from his full bio on the firm’s website.

Licensed for 26 years

State VA

Status Active

Acquired 1996

Updated 12/27/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Brandon

Parks Zeigler, PLLC

4768 Euclid Road

Suite 103

Virginia Beach, VA, 23462-3810

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4.1 / 5.0

8 customer reviews

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Posted by John | December 8, 2018

Brandon is the real deal!

He is a no nonsense type of lawyer. He is aggressive in getting his client what they deserve. Excellent office staff that stays informed. I have utilized his firm twice and would not think to go elsewhere. Thank you PZ

Posted by Darla | October 20, 2018

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Posted by Jesse | December 13, 2016

Absolutely Thrilled With Mr. Zeigler

There is nothing that I can say that would do the representation I received from Mr. Zeigler and his firm justice. He was diligent in advising me of my rights and what steps I needed to take from the moment my former wife and I separated. And when I say from the moment, I mean that he took my call on no notice within 30 minutes of me leaving my marital residence and made sure that I did everything necessary to set myself up for success in my matter. From that point forward Mr. Zeigler made sure that the separation and divorce process was as smooth as it could be and also ensured that it disrupted my already stressful life as little as possible. Mr. Zeigler and the rest of the team at P&Z have my utmost respect and deepest gratitude for the outstanding representation and support I received from him and his firm. I would highly recommend him as an attorney.

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Posted by James | October 19, 2016

Very satisfied

My ex-wife made false accusations and stole large amounts of money when filing for divorce. Brandon used his resources to discredit all accusations and in the end recovered the stolen money. In the end I was very satisfied.

Posted by George | April 29, 2013

Mr. Zeigler, the attorney you want to walk into the courtroom with!

Mr. Zeigler has been my personal attorney for over a year, and is currently working a case for me, I have found Mr. Zeigler to have high work ethics and extreme professionalism. He sets his standards to win, and at the same time keeps one grounded. Mr. Zeigler is the attorney you seek, to have at your side in and outside of the courtroom. He has handled my divorce and various business matters. I have and will continue to recommend him to all my friends and family.

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Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2013

This is your attorney!

Without hesitation, I write this recommendation for Brandon Zeigler. As a practicing CPA in Virginia Beach for nearly 20 years, I have known and worked with Brandon for at least 15 of those years. I have referred him many clients and they have all been impressed with his work ethic and legal chops. I have used him both personally and professionally for many years and I have been in a court room with him on multiple occasions. Brandon is hard working, ethical, knowledgeable, with no fear of confrontation. Should you ever have to go to court, as I have said many times, you certainly want Brandon on your side of the aisle. Moreover, heaven help you if he's standing on the opposite side of courtroom.

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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2016

Meticulous but lacking insight.

Brandon represented me in a divorce case. From the onset he was confrontational and wanted to move the case into court rather than work towards a negotiated settlement. Brandon was not well versed in the details of support payments or custody. His approach to the case was very mechanical. He was meticulous in his work but it seemed to lack a cost benefit analysis that would focus the work towards the best value for me or my goals.

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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022

Just awful

Bleed our custody case out for months. Took thousands and thousands. Did not fight for us. I think we actually would have done better representing ourselves. Do no hire this man if you are a father fighting for custody.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Parks Zeigler, PLLC
2015 - Present

Partner
Wolcott Rivers Gates
2004 - 2015

Partner
Stallings, Bush and Randall (F/K/A Stallings & Bischoff)
1997 - 2004

Education

University of Virginia School of Trial Advocacy
Attended Advocacy Institute
2000

California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996

George Mason University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991

Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. DeLapp

Gillikin v. Burchett

Hammaker v. Brown & Brown Inc.

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Associations

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2002 - Present

Virginia State Bar
Member
1997 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association
President
2017 - 2018

Virginia Beach Bar Association
President-Elect
2016 - 2016

Virginia Beach Bar Association
Secretary
2015 - 2015

Virginia Beach Bar Association
Treasurer
2014 - 2014

Virginia Beach Bar Association
Director
2012 - 2016

Virginia Beach Bar Association, Mentor Committee
Chair
2008 - 2012

Virginia State Bar
Member of 2nd District Disciplinary Committee
2008 - 2012

Virginia Bar Association
Domestic Relations Committee
2006 - 2012

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Convention Committee
2005 - 2005

Virginia Beach Bar Association
J&DR Liasion Committee
2005 - 2012

Virginia Beach Bar Association, Mentor Committee
Vice Chair
2004 - 2004

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
Member
2004 - 2012

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Executive Committee
2002 - 2003

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Web Page Committee - Vice Chair
2002 - 2003

Virginia Beach Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee
Chair
2001 - 2003

Virginia Bar Association, Town Hall Committee
Co-chair
1999 - 2002

Virginia Beach Bar Association
Young Lawyer Committee - Member
1999 - 2001

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Executive Committee - Member at Large
1999 - 2000

Virginia Bar Association
Town Hall Meeting Committee - Member
1998 - 1999

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Young Lawyers Division
1998 - 2004

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Top Lawyer - Adoption, Marital, and Family Law
Coastal Virginia Magazine
2020

Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in American
2020

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2019

Top Lawyer
Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019

Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
2019

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2018

Legal Elite
Virginia Business Magazine
2018

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Top Lawyers
Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

Super Lawyers - Domestic Relations
Super Lawyers
2012

Super Lawyers - Domestic Relations
Super Lawyers
2011

Super Lawyers - Domestic Relations
Super Lawyers
2010

Super Lawyer - Domestic Relations
Super Lawyers
2009

Super Lawyer
Virginia Super Lawyers
2008

Legal Elite
Virginia Business Magazine
2006

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Publications

Virginia CLE's Continuing Legal Education Seminar "Evidence for Family Lawyers”
"Evidence for Family Lawyers”
2011

Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Landlord Tenant Mediation/Dispute Resolution
2010

Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Collections: Enforcing Your Judgment
2010

Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Lease Provisions & Issues: Planning Ahead to Avoid Problems
2008

Sterling Educational Services (SES)
The Eviction & Judicial Process
2008

Virginia CLE Continuing Legal Education Seminar AA Guide to Virginia Residential Landlord
Opening the Door - Counseling your Client at the Beginning of the Lease
2007

National Business Institute's Continuing Legal Education seminar "In-Depth Title Insurance Principals for the Advanced Practitioner in Virginia"
Endorsements and Exceptions for Title Insurance
2005

National Business Institute's Continuing Legal Education seminar "Preventing or Successfully Resolving Residential Eviction Actions in Virginia"
Understanding Key Landlord/Tenant Law and Standards
2005

National Business Institute's Continuing Legal Education seminar "Preventing or Successfully Resolving Residential Eviction Actions in Virginia"
Choose the Appropriate Notice to Quit Option
2005

The Journal (VTLA)
Responding to July's Revisions of Article 9 of the Virginia Commercial Code,
2001

Divaris Property Management Seminar
Landlords Have Rights, Don't They?
2001

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Speaking Engagements

2017 Bench-Bar Conference
Visitation by 3rd Parties
2017

Family Law Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Advanced Family Law Retreat
2017

Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Update on the Law
2015

Virginia CLE's Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Residential Landlord - Tenant Law in Virginia
2014

Continuing Legal Education
Update on the Law
2014

Virginia CLE's Continuing Legal Education 29th Annual Real Estate Practice Seminar
Mastering Fundamentals and Meeting Challenges in Difficult Times
2011

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Attorney endorsements

Received (8)

Given (4)

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Matthew Zeigler

Litigation Attorney | Nov 10
Relationship: Family member

"While Brandon is my brother, and so this may seem biased, I have the unique experience of having known him personally and observed his career from its inception. He is quite successful because he works diligently for his clients, he has a firm grasp of the law and has excellent communication skills. He also has experience in running his businesses, so he is able to understand his clients' needs. I heartily endorse him."

Lee Devendorf

Litigation Attorney | Aug 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brandon is always prepared and excellent in court."

Robert Foley

Litigation Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon is a hardworking, trustworthy, and reliable attorney. I've had the privilege of going toe-to-toe with Brandon numerable times in a wide variety of cases. I can say, without a doubt in my mind, that his clients are in capable hands when they retain his services."