Top Rated Consumer Law Attorney in Newport News, VA

The founding partner of Consumer Litigation Associates, Leonard A. Bennett represents clients across the nation from his firm in Newport News, Virginia. He focuses his legal practice on consumer law, including consumer protection matters, class action lawsuits and plaintiffs' civil litigation matters.

Mr. Bennett earned his Bachelor of Arts from George Mason University in 1989. He then received his Juris Doctor from what was then known as George Mason University School of Law in 1994 and was admitted to practice law before the state courts of Virginia and North Carolina. He is admitted to practice law before numerous federal district courts across the nation and before the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 9th, and 11th Circuits. Mr. Bennett is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Over his nearly 27-year career as an attorney, Mr. Bennett has earned an excellent reputation as a strong advocate for his clients. He has received multiple awards and honors and has been named among the Nation's Top 500 Plaintiffs' Attorneys by Lawdragon. Mr. Bennett was invited to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services in 2003, 2007 and 2008. Mr. Bennett's work has included representing individual and class plaintiffs in numerous actions across the U.S.

Mr. Bennett serves on the board of directors of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. He also serves on the partner's council for the National Consumer Law Center. He has been quoted in multiple national media sources, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Kiplinger, USA Today and others. Mr. Bennett is a member of the Williamsburg Society of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and has been an invited speaker at the National Consumer Law Center and the National Association of Consumer Advocates.