We build long-term relationships with our clients. Many of our clients first walked into Tavss Fletcher decades ago. They trust us with their personal injury cases, criminal defense needs, and business matters, and refer their family and friends to us. This history gives us an intimate understanding of the people, the background of their cases, and even the other lawyers and judges involved. Our clients appreciate this continuity and trust our approach, knowing they have a dedicated partner guiding them through their legal challenges.
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Richard J. Tavss
Richard J. Tavss
I’ve been with Mr. Tavss for over 50 years... My church brought him in to do some legal work back then. Over the years, he’s done a good job for my family when we’ve needed it. He’s just a nice, considerate man. You appreciate someone you can rely on, and he’s someone I can rely on.
~Mary Whitley
We’re not boastful. We don’t spend money shining a light on ourselves. We simply take extra special care of people and they don’t forget that.
Richard J. Tavss was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1964 and to the United States Supreme Court in 1971. He received his Bachelor of Finance from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School in 1961 and his Law Degree from Washington and Lee University in 1964 where he was associate Editor for the Washington and Lee Law Review from 1963-1964.
We see quite a variety of people, from bank presidents to garbage collectors, newspaper and radio people, people on the street... All of us here go out of our way to help them and make an impact.
Mr. Tavss is a member of the Norfolk & Portsmouth, American, and Virginia State Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Associations of The American Trial Lawyers, the Virginia Trial Lawyers, and the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association. He is a past president of the Tidewater Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Tavss has extensive experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, corporate and banking law, and represents many heavy hauling companies throughout Virginia.
He is married and has two children and five grandchildren, and is proud that his grandson will soon be joining the firm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What can you do that’s different from other law firms?
2. What’s the best advice you could give me in my personal injury case?
First, focus on getting better. Your health comes before anything else. But as you do, bring an attorney in early. Sometimes the full effects of an injury take weeks or even months to show up, and it helps to have someone looking out for you from the start. An attorney can handle the insurance company, protect your rights, and make sure you have a clear picture of what your case is worth before you decide on a settlement.
Testimonials
HERE'S WHAT SOME OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT TAVSS FLETCHER.
I thought it was going to be more like strictly business, but Tavss Fletcher went the extra mile for me.
~Dennis Midgette
You don’t know when you are going to need an attorney, and you really don’t know what is the next step. It’s scary to think of legal action, and Tavss Fletcher was so helpful from the very first person who answered the phone. Everyone is so professional and yet they made me feel so comfortable.
~Janet V. Green
I was in an accident. Another car hit me on the passenger side, and I was seriously injured. I had lip lacerations, concussion, and I knew right away I needed a lawyer. So, I called Tavss Fletcher.
~Iyanna Bray
If I had a friend that needed legal advice, I would ask them to go see Bes. She’s my friend, my lawyer.
~Benjamin Hudgins
Dixcy was seriously injured when an 18 wheeler forced her car off the road. It took six months to discover how serious.
~Dixcy
It was a he said, she said accident. Tavss Fletcher helped him get the last word.
~Clarence
Tavss Fletcher helped me with small legal matters before, so when my 17-year-old son was in a car accident, I knew exactly who to call. Tavss Fletcher is like my insurance policy against anything.
~Cheryl
After I was hit by a drunk driver, I was dealing with a serious knee injury. John Fletcher took care of everything, and I didn't even have to go to court.
~Kelsey Barbour
After my injury, I had to have "Tommy John" surgery. Richard Tavss made sure the insurance company would pay for it. Now you should see my curve ball.
~Keith Lawrence
My kids were OK, but I wasn't. The insurance company said I didn't need a lawyer. I'm glad I didn't take their advice.
~Targelia Belin
Tavss Fletcher was wonderful. They encouraged us to not give up hope. I have no worries now that the settlement is over. John Fletcher helped me start a new life.
~Pam
Tavss Fletcher helped me get the best settlement I could have ever hoped for. They are really commited to personal injury.
~Andrea
I went to Tavss Fletcher for legal advice and I got much more.
~Jeff
John Fletcher had answers to all my questions. He worked nights and weekends preparing me for court. His staff was very helpful with all the paperwork needed. John Fletcher is a lawyer I would refer to anyone who is being bullied by large insurance companies or in need of a great lawyer. You can’t go…
~Anonymous Client
Annamarie brings sunshine to a dark and scary divorce. Annamarie controls the horizontal and the vertical. She is the greatest!
~Elle
[Annamarie] has literally been my right hand throughout this entire process, she has ALWAYS given me great advice, she constantly reassures me that they have my back, not to worry, and I don't!! Annamarie is one of good character, she is easy to talk to, she's very empathetic, resourceful, smart, funny, and just a good…