Besianne Tavss Maiden

Besianne Tavss Maiden

4.1
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Norfolk, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

RBC Centura 555 East Main Street, 14th Floor, Norfolk, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Tavss Fletcher

RBC Centura 555 East Main Street, 14th Floor, Norfolk, VA, 23510

Law Offices of Besianne Tavss Maiden

Norfolk, VA, 23510

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Besianne Tavss Maiden's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Family

Posted by Amy | March 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Voice for the voiceless!

Bes came highly recommended to me from a friend and I am so glad she did. As someone who has never been able to stand up for myself Bes was the voice I needed. She made sure I got what I needed and more in my divorce. I will forever be grateful for her.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Honest, Professional, and Transparent

Besianne is the most honest, professional, and transparent attorney I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She not once made promises to me about the outcome of my child’s case. She consulted with us and I felt the sincerity in her voice, mannerisms and character! She didn’t promise us the moon. ... She consulted with us and at the end of our consultation I felt like she would fight for us as if we were her own family. A decision that I am so glad that we made. She’s honest, decent, caring and transparent. A testament of what lawyers should pride themselves on being. Besianne has not just become our attorney but also has become our friend. Her unmatched knowledge of the law is secondary to none! As a mother fighting for your child and fighting for the truth I highly recommend Besianne because she’s a fighter and her knowledge of the law is AAA+!! The office and its workers are welcoming, professional and courteous! We not only procured an excellent outstanding attorney but also a lifelong friend. Hats off to Tavss Fletcher for having an awesome, amazing, second to none attorney in their firm that will fight to the bitter end! The BEST ATTORNEY EVER! Besianne Tavss Maiden you are in my opinion the most honest, brilliant, caring and professional attorney EVER! Thank you thank you thank you for representing our family and your honesty and knowledge of the law is absolutely phenomenal!

Posted by Will | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

AMAZING!!!

Working with Besianne was step above the normal with seeking legal counsel. Mrs. Maiden is professional, honest, determined and simply put amazing! From our first encounter she gave facts and conversed with me as a human and made me feel comfortable and secure in her determination to fight for me and... my family. Mrs. Maiden provided a level of respect and honesty that I've never encountered before. She not only informed me but educated me on my rights, options and her mastermind of a plan to win my case using the simple truth. I appreciate her desire, passion and respect for the law and mostly her will to win. Besianne is no longer considered just my legal counsel but a friend that will only continue to build on honesty and trust through every communication. Her office is organized and very tactful in keeping you updated with new information that may become available and will certainly welcome you with open arms. Besianne carries her passion on her shoulders and walks with confidence.

Posted by Marina | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best attorney ever!!!

Besianne is the best family law attorney! She is ethical, honest and highly knowledgeable! Her legal representation restored my faith in the justice system. If you are seeking legal help as a child custody client, call Besianne today!

Posted by Tina | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Consummate Professional

I have hired Ms. Maiden on two occasions. Both times I have found her, professional, knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a family attorney.

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Corrynn Peters

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Maiden on several matters where I was a Guardian Ad Litem. My experience with Ms. Maiden is she is always concerned for her client's best interest. Ms. Maiden is conscientious in her responsibilities to her clients and to the Court. I have also had Ms. Maiden on the opposite side of the case. She is easy to work with and always professional, but a formidable opponent. I have a great deal of respect for her and learn something from her each time I have a case with her."

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Philip Cave

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This is an area I do not practice in, but get lots of enquiries. I'll send those in the Tidewater Area of VA to her."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

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Associations

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

Virginia State Bar

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1988

Goucher College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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