Law FirmBreit Biniazan, PC
600 22nd Street, Suite 402, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451
Virginia's Civil Rights Advocates
Breit Biniazan, PC is a Virginia-based plaintiffs' litigation firm with decades of experience representing individuals and families harmed by the negligence and misconduct of law enforcement and government entities. Founded by Jeffrey Breit and Drew Biniazan, the firm has built a formidable reputation across Virginia for holding police departments, municipalities, and government actors accountable when they violate the constitutional rights of citizens. The firm combines courtroom tenacity with a deep commitment to justice for those who have suffered at the hands of those sworn to protect them.
The attorneys at Breit Biniazan have litigated high-stakes civil rights cases involving excessive force, unlawful detention, false arrest, and wrongful death at the hands of law enforcement. Their legal team brings extensive experience in federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, navigating complex qualified immunity defenses and pursuing meaningful compensation for victims and their families. The firm is known for taking difficult cases that other firms decline, and for seeing those cases through to resolution at trial when necessary.
Breit Biniazan, PC operates out of Norfolk, Virginia, and serves clients throughout the Commonwealth. The firm's track record includes multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements against police departments and government bodies, making it one of the more recognized names in Virginia civil rights and police misconduct litigation. Their dedication to client advocacy and aggressive representation has earned them recognition among leading legal directories and peer-reviewed legal rating organizations.
Notable Results
- $360 million verdict in 2023 against a hospital for child abuse - the largest in Virginia history
- Multiple seven- and eight-figure results in 2024-2025
Key Characteristics
- Focuses on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations through aggressive federal civil rights litigation.
- Experienced in litigating 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims against police officers and municipalities, including overcoming qualified immunity defenses.
- Represents families of individuals killed or seriously injured during encounters with law enforcement across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Known for taking cases to trial when settlement offers fail to reflect the gravity of the harm suffered by clients.
- Recognized by leading legal directories for their plaintiffs' civil litigation work and track record of significant verdicts and settlements.