Elliott M. Buckner
Partner
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Direct Office Line: (804) 343-4386
Email Address: ebuckner@breitcantor.com
Elliott represents clients in every kind of catastrophic injury claim, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, tractor-trailer crashes, car collisions, and product liability cases. He also handles wrongful death claims on behalf of families who have experienced loss due to negligence. He is passionately committed to his clients and their cases, and he recognizes the responsibility and role he has in helping them rebuild their lives after a tragedy.
No matter the situation, Elliott works tirelessly to help ensure his clients receive the support and compensation they deserve. He has secured more than 45 verdicts and settlements larger than $1 million, changing the lives of his clients and their family members. His reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom allows him to demand rightful compensation more effectively.
Part of what makes Elliott such an effective attorney for individuals and families is his experience as an insurance defense attorney. When Elliott first started practicing law, he stood on the other side of the court from injury victims, building cases to protect insurance companies from liability. It didn’t take long for him to realize that he would much rather help individuals and families get justice than protect the pockets of insurance companies. That experience, though, gave Elliott invaluable knowledge and insight into how insurance companies and their lawyers defend cases. As a result, Elliott brings strategic power to every case he is involved in.
Elliott is widely recognized by his peers for his relentless and effective approach to litigation. He has been named to the list of Best Lawyers in America®, is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, included in the list of “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine. He has also been annually selected by other lawyers to the Virginia Super Lawyers® list since 2007, including recognition as one of the Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers® and Top 50 Richmond Super Lawyers®.. Other lawyers regularly entrust their complex, catastrophic cases to Elliott, and he considers their confidence the highest professional compliment he can receive.
In addition to his trial work, Elliott often contributes to the legal community through lectures, articles, and presentations to other lawyers about all aspects of handling complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. In March, 2020, Elliott was honored to become the President of the 2000+ member Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
While Elliott is passionate about the work he does every day for his clients, he is also passionate about his community. He serves on the Board of Directors of Community Brain Injury Services and has helped raise over $100,000 for the organization as the pit master for their annual charity BBQ.
Elliott has been blessed with an amazing wife, Joelle, and two really incredible kids, Oliver and Abby. They live in Midlothian with their three dogs, Finnley (Yellow Lab), Sadie (British Cream Retriever) and Stella (Boykin Spaniel).
Recent posts from Elliott M. Buckner- Slip and Falls: Common Cause of Spinal Cord Injuries
- Paralysis: Paraplegia vs. Quadriplegia
- Common Causes of TBIs
- How Truck Accidents Differ from Car Accidents
Awards
Lawyer of the Year - Personal Injury Litigation
Attorney Elliott Buckner was awarded “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers.
Best Lawyers in America®
Attorney Elliott Buckner was voted Best Lawyers in America®, in the category of Personal Injury Litigation from 2011 to 2020
Legal Elite – Civil Litigation
Attorney Elliott Buckner was recognized as “Legal Elite – Civil Litigation” by Virginia Business magazine in 2013 and 2015
Top Rated Lawyer
Attorney Elliott Buckner was selected as a Top Rated Lawyer by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell® in 2012
Top 50 Richmond Area Super Lawyers®
Attorney Elliott Buckner is a Top 50 Richmond Area Super Lawyers® from 2012, 2014 to 2020
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
Attorney Elliott Buckner received the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell®
Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers®
Attorney Elliott Buckner is a Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers® from 2012, 2014 to 2020
Lawyer of the Year - Personal Injury Litigation
Attorney Elliott Buckner was awarded “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers.
Best Lawyers in America®
Attorney Elliott Buckner was voted Best Lawyers in America®, in the category of Personal Injury Litigation from 2011 to 2020
Legal Elite – Civil Litigation
Attorney Elliott Buckner was recognized as “Legal Elite – Civil Litigation” by Virginia Business magazine in 2013 and 2015
Top Rated Lawyer
Attorney Elliott Buckner was selected as a Top Rated Lawyer by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell® in 2012
Top 50 Richmond Area Super Lawyers®
Attorney Elliott Buckner is a Top 50 Richmond Area Super Lawyers® from 2012, 2014 to 2020
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
Attorney Elliott Buckner received the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell®
Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers®
Attorney Elliott Buckner is a Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers® from 2012, 2014 to 2020
Education
- J.D., College of William and Mary; Moot Court – ABA National Moot Court Champion, Order of the Barristers
- B.B.A., University of Richmond
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- New York
Court Admissions
- Virginia Supreme Court
- 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Previous Experience
- Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana & Buckner, Partner (2009-2019; joined forces with Breit Drescher & Imprevento in 2019 to form Breit Cantor Grana Buckner)
- CantorArkema, P.C., Partner (2002-2009)
- Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, Associate (2000-2002)
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers in America® “Richmond Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs’ Lawyer of the Year” (2021)
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards
- American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell® Top Rated Lawyer (2012)
- Best Lawyers in America®, in the category of Personal Injury Litigation (2011-present)
- Virginia Super Lawyers® (2012-2020),
- Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers® (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Top 50 Richmond Area Super Lawyers® (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Virginia Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list (2007-2011)
- “Legal Elite – Civil Litigation,” Virginia Business magazine (2013, 2015)
- “Legal Elite – Young Lawyer,” Virginia Business magazine (2005-2006, 2008, 2010)
- American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Winner (2000)
Professional Associations
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- President (2020)
- President-Elect (2019)
- Vice President (2015-2018)
- Treasurer (2014)
- Legislative Chair (2012, 2013, 2015)
- Brain Injury Association of America, National Legal Conference Co-Chair
- American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
- Lewis F. Powell Inn of Court
- City of Richmond Bar Association
- Henrico Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
Publications/Presentations
- VTLA 2019 Tort Law Seminar, Navigating Sovereign Immunity, May 15, 2019
- “Handling Personal Injury Cases,” Virginia State Bar ‘First Day in Practice’ annual seminar (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- “After the Winning Verdict,” Virginia CLE (2015 and 2019)
- “Legislative Update,” VTLA Annual Convention (2015, 2017)
- “What Keeps Plaintiffs Lawyers Awake at Night,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Annual Conference (2015)
- “Medpay,” VTLA Sources of Coverage (2014)
- “Tort Law Update,” VTLA Annual Paralegal Seminar (2013)
- “Pointers and Pitfalls of the Settlement Agreement and Release,” VTLA Annual Convention (2011)
- “How to Use and Disclose Medical Literature,” VTLA Advanced Auto Retreat (2010)
- “Small Firm David Socks Insurer Goliath in PI Cases,” 4th Annual Solo & Small Firm Institute, Virginia CLE (2009)
- “Preparing the Client for Depositions,” American Association of Justice Annual Conference (2009)
- “Initial Case Management and Intake,” National Business Institute Paralegal Seminar (2008)
- “Defeating Colossus, 2nd Annual Solo & Small Firm Institute,” Virginia CLE (2007)
- “Assisting with Settlement Negotiations,” National Business Institute Paralegal Seminar (2007)
Truck Accidents
$15 Million
Medical Malpractice
$9 Million
Wrongful Death
$5.187 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$5 Million
Personal Injury
$4.7 Million
Truck Accidents
$4 Million
Brain Injury
$4 Million
Medical Malpractice
$4 Million
Car Accidents
$2.98 Million
Wrongful Death
$2.975 Million
Brain Injury
$2.8 Million
Medical Malpractice
$2.77 Million
Wrongful Death
$2.4 Million
Car Accidents
$2.35 Million
Wrongful Death
$2.3 Million
Wrongful Death
$2.2 Million
Premises Liability
$2.195 Million
Brain Injury
$2 Million
Wrongful Death
$2 Million
Medical Malpractice
$2 Million
Wrongful Death
$1.95 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1.95 Million
Brain Injury
$1.95 Million
Car Accidents
$1.9 Million
Car Accidents
$1.8 Million
Personal Injury
$1.75 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1.7 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$1.65 Million
Car Accidents
$1.6 Million
Car Accidents
$1.51 Million
Personal Injury
$1.5 Million
Truck Accidents
$1.44 Million
Car Accidents
$1.4 Million
Wrongful Death
$1.35 Million
Wrongful Death
$1.3 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$1.3 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$1.295 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1.2 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1.15 Million
Wrongful Death
$1.14 Million
Brain Injury
$1.125 Million
Wrongful Death
$1.1 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1.1 Million
Brain Injury
$1.025 Million
Car Accidents
$1 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1 Million
Car Accidents
$900,000
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