Founded in 1977, Tavss Fletcher offers a wide range of legal services to the general public and business community in Virginia. The firm's lawyers routinely appear in the courts in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News as well as other areas throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Tavss Fletcher has been helping injured persons and others in need of legal assistance for over 30 years. In addition to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice claims, the firm also has extensive experience representing clients with business and real estate needs, with tax problems, family issues and many other areas of law. Tavss Fletcher's attorneys have well over 150 years of combined experience and we can handle most, if not all, of your legal needs.
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Tavss Fletcher got this award in 2021
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Tavss Fletcher got this award in 2021
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I highly recommend Mr. Louis Gaertner and his firm. From the beginning of my case, he was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping me through a very stressful situation. He took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed throughout the process, and fought hard for the best possible outcome. Thanks to his experience and representation, my case was successfully resolved, and I’m extremely grateful for everything he did for me and my family. If you need an attorney who genuinely cares and knows how to handle difficult cases, I would absolutely recommend him.
I can’t thank Mr. Gaertner enough for everything he did for me. He stood by me during an incredibly difficult and stressful time and gave me confidence every step of the way. He was honest, responsive, professional, and clearly very experienced. Watching him handle my case in court made it obvious I had the right attorney. Thanks to his hard work and preparation, my case was dismissed today. I highly recommend Mr. Gaertner to anyone who needs strong legal representation and someone who truly cares about their clients.
Ms. Maiden was an absolute godsend during my divorce. After a really frustrating experience with my previous attorney, I was honestly overwhelmed and unsure who to trust. I met with many attorneys in the Hampton Roads area, and I knew right away she was THE ONE. She not only genuinely cares, she truly knows what she’s doing. Her experience and confidence were obvious from day one, and she handled everything with clarity, strategy, and precision. I never felt like just another case. She took the time to understand me, made me feel supported, and stepped in to clean up a mess without missing a beat. She fought for me in a way I truly don’t think anyone else would have. I can’t imagine getting through this without her. I’m so grateful for everything she did for me and I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. She is the real deal… exceptional at what she does and someone you absolutely want in your corner!
Besianne is a lawyer that exudes the foundational nuggets of what it means to be a true crusader for justice. She removed the formality of what is considered norms for a legal relationship and met me where I stood—as a mother fighting for their child. Besianne is one of a kind and a true trailblazer for her clients ensuring to build upon the truth, honesty and integrity. From past experiences with seeking legal counsel, I have never met someone quite like Besianne for she counseled with genuine concern for the best interest of my child and grandchild using great tenacity and will to ensure that the truth would surface in its true essence. Words can never begin to express my gratitude nor level of respect I have for Besianne and the barrier breaking work she performed. She provided comfort and assurance throughout the process to which my trust or confidence never wavered. Her pleasant and straightforward mannerisms dried many tears and effectuated great smiles!
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.
Mrs. Maiden is a power house lawyer she knows what she is doing and will fight the best fight for you. After dealing with a court appointed lawyer, who I felt was doing the bare minimum I reached out to Mrs. Maiden who name was given to me. From our first appointment I knew she was the one and yes she proved me to be right. To see her fight for you in the courtroom is amazing and she tells you what to expect and how the law works weather it's good or bad, she doesn't take short cuts, she's straight and up front. When looking at my grandkids I can't help but to be thankful for the great job Mrs. Maiden done.THAN YOU FROM MY FAMILY
contacted Tavvs to write a legal document on our behalf. We have a difficult tenant that we wanted to "force" to leave at the end of their lease without causing any legal challenges for us. After having a relatively short conversation with Scott Flaxx, he helped by outlining a solid strategy that we will put into place right away. We need that tenant to leave so that we can sell that property asap. We need the money obviously, but because of the declining interest rates, the longer we wait the more money we lose. Well Scott helped with our original need, but he also provided advice on how to modify our lease, he then recommended that we move each one of our other properties into their own LLCs, and a offered a host of other recommendations that will ultimately protect us so much better in the future. Scott is knowledgeable, professional and very personable. His advice was invaluable and worth every penny. I highly recommend them to represent you for all of your real estate needs!
If you find yourself in need of a family law attorney that will represent your interests better than anyone and I mean anyone, call Besianne Tavss.! Yes, that’s a period and an exclamation point at the end. Thanks Bes, you are a perfect advocate.
Bes has been an amazing lawyer during my custody case. She has taken so much time to make sure I understand everything, help me through all my anxieties, and empower me. She truly cares about my case and seeing that I am not taken advantage of. She's very understanding, honest, and sensible. She is a clear communicator and I have had no problems in reaching her when I need to talk to her. She has also been very fair in her pricing. I love Bes!!!
With a very delicate yet deft hand, Ms. Maiden won a support case with my ex wife. Highly recommend for any cases involving family law, custody divorce, etc. Best counseling the area.
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ARAG; Hyatt Legal Plan; Legal Services Plan; Legal Club of America; Legal Club of America Small Business Plan; Legal Resources of Virginia; Tidewater Virginia Metal Trades Council; LegalShield; Union Plus; United Postal Workers
Firm History
Year Established
1977
Representative Clients
Reference: Bank of the Commonwealth.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: AAAA Self-Storage; All Carolina Crane & Equipment; Area Equipment, LLC; Armada Hoffler Construction Co.; Auto Finance Co., LLC; Bank @lantec; Banknote Corp. of America; Beach Funeral Services, Inc.; Brickeraft Masonry, Inc.; Burnette Development, LLC; Camden Equipment, LLC; Carver Memorial Cemetery; CBR, Inc.; L. Chenman, Inc.; Clinical Specialists Consulting, Inc.; Contemporary OB-GYN Assoc., Ltd.; Daily Express, Inc.; Dallas & Mavis Specialized Hauling; Dermatology, Inc. of Virginia Beach; Drive One of Virginia, Inc.; E.F. Motor Sports, Inc.; Empire Sales, Inc.; Erving Leasing Co. of MI; E.V. Williams, Inc.; Green-Gifford, Inc.; Hale Containers; Hampton Roads Crane & Rigging; Bernard C. Harris Publishing Co.; Hyatt Legal Services (participating firm); Indusco Corporation; Insight Therapeutics, LLC; International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; Interstate Custom Crushing, Inc.; Keen Transport, Inc.; Legal Service Plan of America (participating firm); Lucia Specialized Hauling; Marine Oil Service, Inc.; M.D. Mullins Heavy Haulin'; Ocean Auto Brokers; Pace Construction & Development, Inc.; Pallet Oil Company, Inc.; Physicians Association of Tidewater, Ltd.; Physicians Diagnostic Center, Inc.; Port East Transfer, Inc.; Puryear Trucking, Inc.; Reebals, Inc.; Salt Ponds Marina Resorts, LLC; Sanitary Linen Service, Inc.; Sennett Security Products, LLC; Service America Corp.; Tidewater Crane and Rigging, Inc.; Tidewater Technical Services; Tidewater Virginia Federal Employees Metal Trades Council; Transport Technologies, Inc.; Truck Refrigeration Repair, Inc.; Unique Binders, Inc.; Virginia Center for Women; Virginia Linen Services, Inc.; Virginia Steel Erectors, Inc.; Waterfront Marine Construction, Inc.; Williams Crane & Rigging, Inc.; WK Heavy Haul, Inc.; W.O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc.; Waverton Associates, Inc.; Yaros Farms, Inc. Independent Foreclosure Trustees for: SunTrust Bank, N.A. Approved ATTORNEYS FOR: Lawyers Title Insurance Corp.; Chicago Title Insurance Co.; First American Title Insurance Co.; Stewart Title Guaranty Co.
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