Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Norfolk, VA
Since 1978, Tavss Fletcher has provided legal guidance grounded in care, collaboration, and commitment. Our attorneys specialize in personal injury, family law, estate planning, corporate matters, tax law, real estate, and criminal defense, serving clients across Virginia and North Carolina. We prioritize understanding each client's unique situation to develop tailored legal strategies that protect their rights and interests.With decades of combined experience, our team approaches every case with personalized attention, ensuring clients receive clear explanations of their options and informed advocacy throughout their legal journey. Our practice extends to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and surrounding regions, offering accessible representation to individuals, families, and businesses facing complex legal challenges.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Estate Planning
Corporate Law
Criminal Defense
Traffic Violations
Medical Malpractice Referrals
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our team provides personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- We serve Virginia and North Carolina with local knowledge of regional legal systems.
- Our attorneys maintain direct communication and rapid response times for clients.
- We combine compassionate guidance with aggressive advocacy in courtrooms and negotiations.
What people say
Went the extra mile
Professional and comfortable
Helped get best settlement
Aggressive advocacy
Compassionate guidance
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through negligence in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Our attorneys help pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering while managing interactions with insurance companies. With decades of experience, we handle complex cases involving severe injuries requiring extensive medical treatment, ensuring clients receive fair settlements or verdicts.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and related matters with compassionate guidance. We protect clients' parental rights and financial interests while minimizing emotional stress during proceedings. The team handles contested and uncontested divorces, custody modifications, and post-divorce enforcement actions across Virginia and North Carolina's jurisdictions.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and probate administration. Our attorneys help clients secure their legacy through customized plans that protect assets and loved ones at every life stage. We also assist with advance medical directives and powers of attorney to ensure clients' wishes are honored.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Virginia and North Carolina courts. We work to protect clients' rights, minimize conviction consequences, and preserve their future opportunities. The practice covers DUI/DWI, drug offenses, assault charges, and other criminal matters requiring aggressive courtroom advocacy.
Corporate Law
We advise businesses on contract formation, real estate transactions, and tax matters while resolving commercial disputes. Our services include entity formation, contract review, and representation in business litigation. We serve property owners and companies in Virginia's Hampton Roads region and northeastern North Carolina with tailored legal solutions.
People
Richard J. Tavss
Attorney
With decades of legal experience, Richard Tavss specializes in personal injury and criminal defense cases. He has successfully represented clients in Virginia courts since 1978, focusing on protecting clients' rights while achieving favorable outcomes through settlement negotiations or trial verdicts.
John R. Fletcher
Attorney
John Fletcher brings extensive trial experience to personal injury and criminal defense cases. He has handled complex litigation matters across Virginia, known for his courtroom advocacy skills and commitment to client communication throughout the legal process.
Besianne Tavss Maiden
Attorney
Besianne Tavss Maiden focuses on family law and personal injury cases. She provides compassionate legal guidance while aggressively advocating for clients' interests in divorce proceedings and custody matters across southeastern Virginia.
Annamarie E. Pagel
Attorney
Annamarie Pagel specializes in family law, offering empathetic representation during divorce and custody proceedings. She helps clients navigate emotional legal challenges while protecting their parental rights and financial interests in Virginia courts.
Ryan B. Graves
Attorney
Ryan Graves handles personal injury and criminal defense cases with a focus on client-centered advocacy. He represents clients in Virginia's Hampton Roads region, working to secure fair compensation for accident victims and defend those facing criminal charges.
Questions
What areas of law does Tavss Fletcher specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, family law, estate planning, corporate law, criminal defense, and traffic violations across Virginia and North Carolina.
How long has Tavss Fletcher been in business?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1978, with decades of combined experience among our attorneys.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve Virginia's Hampton Roads region, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, plus northeastern North Carolina counties.
Can I schedule a consultation with an attorney?
Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and develop a tailored representation strategy.
Do you handle both civil and criminal cases?
Yes, our practice covers civil matters like personal injury and family law, as well as criminal defense cases in Virginia and North Carolina courts.
What makes Tavss Fletcher different from other law firms?
We combine personalized attention with aggressive advocacy, focusing on client communication and practical legal solutions for each unique situation.
