Jesse M Suit III

Jesse M Suit III

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 40 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Norfolk, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Brain Injury, Admiralty & Maritime

870 N Military Hwy, Ste 300, Norfolk, VA

About Jesse

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 34%

A personal injury can be physical, financial, psychological, or all of the above – involving damages done to a person, their property, their rights, or reputation.

41 years

34%
Car Accident 33%

In the aftermath of a wreck, it is sometimes obvious who is at fault. For example, if you were rear-ended by another vehicle, there is usually little question who is liable. However, in other situations, it may be unclear who – or what – was at fault for the accident. Besides the other driver, a defective vehicle part overlooked by a manufacturer or a hazardous roadway ignored by local government entities may have played a role in your accident.

40 years

33%
Brain Injury 23%

A TBI can be difficult to diagnose, since not all symptoms are immediately apparent. Therefore, if you are involved in an accident that may have impacted your brain, it is essential that you see a doctor immediately. Too often victims hit their heads and walked away, believing they were fine, and then suffer severe and sometimes deadly consequences later on. Mild TBIs are the most prevalent. They are often missed at the tim

30 years

23%
Admiralty and Maritime 10%

Injuries at sea or in maritime work environments are governed by a complex set of overlapping regulations and laws. Determining which law applies if you are hurt requires a knowledgeable and experienced maritime lawyer. have been helping maritime workers injured at sea, on docks and on shore for more than 20 years,

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 36 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 40 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kalfus & Nachman, PC

870 N Military Hwy, Ste 300, Norfolk, VA, 23502-3638

Kalfus & Nachman PC

749 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite B, Newport News, VA, 23601

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1322 Plantation Rd, Roanoke, VA, 24012

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Jesse M Suit III's Reviews

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Posted by Shawn | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely Amazing

Jesse Suit and Rachel Suits were absolutely amazing to deal with. While the process was a long and ardous one, they made the journey as painless as possible. I will definitely use this firm again in the future.

Jesse Suit

Replied last February 18, 2016

Thank you Shawn for your positive feedback, it was a pleasure assisting you with your case. If you are in need of any further assistance please feel free to contact me or Rachel directly anytime @ #Kaflusnachman

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Jesse M Suit III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Hernandez

Brain injury lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jesse is an extremely intelligent and aggressive litigation lawyer. He is highly knowledgeable in handling complex catastrophic cases. Jesse has tremendous experience representing client's with traumatic brain injuries and other serious life altering injuries. He has a special interest in handling cases involving paraplegia and quadriplegia."

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Neal Schulwolf

Brain injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colin O'Dawe

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Jacobs

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jesse is a fine lawyer who will fight for those who are injured as a result of others' negligence."

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Richard Aufenger

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Aufenger

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2021

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Best of Coastal Virginia Reader's Choice, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2014

Best of Coastal Virginia Reader's Choice Awards, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Best of Coastal Magazine Reader's Choice Awards, Coastal Virginia Magazine

1987

Carriage by Goods by Sea Act, American Jurisprudence Book Award

1987

Offshore Operations, American Jurisprudence Book Award

1983

Agency and Partnership, American Jurisprudence Book Award

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Partner, Kalfus & Nachman

Associations

1989 - Present

Virginia State Bar

1985 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Vriginia Trail Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Leake v. United States

For the reasons set forth above, Defendant's motions to exclude the expert testimony of Drs. Handler, Washington and Rai are granted. Defendant's motions for summary judgment as to each of Plaintiff's claims are also granted.

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Education

1987

Tulane University Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1985

Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Wake Forest University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Legal Matters - Hampton Roads Show Boating Accidents

1993

American Association for Justice

Product Liability Claims

Languages

English

Activity

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