Kevin Biniazan
Partner
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Maritime Accidents, Product Liability, Workplace Injury, Sexual Abuse
Direct Office Line: (757) 670-3925
Email Address: kevin@bbtrial.com
When everything is on the line, clients and lawyers across the country turn to Kevin. With a track record of securing record-breaking verdicts and holding powerful institutions accountable, Kevin is known for his relentless pursuit of justice and his ability to win high-stakes cases. He has recovered more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, delivering life-changing results for his clients including the largest wrongful death and personal injury verdicts in Virginia history.
For Kevin, success isn’t just about winning—it’s about making sure his clients get everything they’re owed. He believes every case is an opportunity to right a wrong, and he takes that responsibility personally. “Our clients only get one chance at justice. It’s our duty to put everything we have into making that chance count.”
Making History in the Courtroom
Kevin’s commitment to the courtroom began early in his career. Within his first year of practice, he tried six jury trials in just six months—an intense experience that solidified his passion for trial work and set the foundation for his relentless pursuit of justice. From that point forward, he dedicated himself to mastering his craft, continuously refining his skills to become one of the country’s most formidable trial lawyers.
That dedication has paid off. By the age of 33, Kevin has secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Virginia history, including:
• $360 million verdict against Cumberland Hospital and its former medical director, Dr. Daniel Davidow, in a case involving widespread sexual abuse disguised as medical treatment. The Richmond Circuit Court jury awarded $20 million in compensatory damages, $60 million in treble damages under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, and $40 million in punitive damages per plaintiff, setting a powerful precedent for survivor justice. Largest tort verdict in Virginia history.
• $24 million settlement for a seaman who suffered severe burn injuries from a flash fire aboard a barge. The case, resolved on the eve of trial, marked the largest settlement in Virginia that year.
• $15 million verdict in Charlottesville for the Estate of Yeardley Love—the largest wrongful death verdict in Virginia history.
• $10 million verdict against a private school in Virginia after a student suffered serious injuries during a school service project.
With each case, Kevin remains committed to the courtroom, pushing himself and his team to fight harder, prepare better, and ensure his clients receive the maximum possible recovery.
A Fighter from the Start
Kevin’s drive to fight for others comes from his own story. Raised in Tempe, Arizona, by immigrant parents, he learned early on that success isn’t given—it’s earned. He carries that lesson into every case, pushing himself and his team to fight harder, prepare better, and never back down. “Pressure is a privilege,” he often says, and he embraces the challenge of standing up for those who need it most.
His passion for personal injury law began in 2015 during an internship with the New York City Law Department, where he worked on a case involving a young boy with a traumatic brain injury. That case showed him the power of the legal system to change lives, and he’s been dedicated to that mission ever since.
Kevin graduated cum laude from William & Mary Law School and earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Grand Canyon University, where he was honored as a Ray-Maben Scholar.
Recent posts from Kevin Biniazan- Convenience Store Crashes: Do You Have A Claim?
- Amazon Cited by OSHA for Dangerous Working Conditions
- 2022 Year in Review
- How to Protect Your Children From Sexual Abuse
Awards
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Attorney Kevin Biniazan is recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2019-2023
Top 40 Under 40
Attorney Kevin Biniazan is recognized by National Trial Lawyers
Public Justice Member
Attorney Kevin Biniazan is a proud member of Public Justice.
Selected as Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2021
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by Super Lawyers® for being recognized as a Rising Star in 2021.
Selected as Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2022
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by Super Lawyers® for being recognized as a Rising Star in 2022.
Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
Kevin Biniazan has been recognized by his peers as Ones to Watch for 2022 and 2023.
Selected as Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2023
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by Super Lawyers® for being recognized as a Rising Star in 2023.
CoVA Biz NextGEN Honoree
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by CoVA Biz Magazine as a Next Gen Awards Honoree in 2023.
CoVA Biz - Top Lawyers 2024
Top Lawyers is a peer nominated directory of the top legal talent in Coastal Virginia.
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Attorney Kevin Biniazan is recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2019-2023
Top 40 Under 40
Attorney Kevin Biniazan is recognized by National Trial Lawyers
Public Justice Member
Attorney Kevin Biniazan is a proud member of Public Justice.
Selected as Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2021
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by Super Lawyers® for being recognized as a Rising Star in 2021.
Selected as Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2022
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by Super Lawyers® for being recognized as a Rising Star in 2022.
Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
Kevin Biniazan has been recognized by his peers as Ones to Watch for 2022 and 2023.
Selected as Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2023
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by Super Lawyers® for being recognized as a Rising Star in 2023.
CoVA Biz NextGEN Honoree
Kevin Biniazan has been honored by CoVA Biz Magazine as a Next Gen Awards Honoree in 2023.
CoVA Biz - Top Lawyers 2024
Top Lawyers is a peer nominated directory of the top legal talent in Coastal Virginia.
Education
- J.D. William & Mary Law School, cum laude (2017)
- B.S., Grand Canyon University, summa cum laude (2014)
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- Arizona
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Honors & Awards
- CoVA Biz – Top Lawyers (2024)
- CoVA Biz – NextGen Award Recipient (2023)
- Listed, Lawdragon – 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2023-2024)
- Listed, Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars in Virginia (2019-2024)
- Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers (2019 & 2020)
- Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch (2022-2025)
- Up & Coming Lawyers, Virginia Lawyers Weekly (2020)
- Above and Beyond Award, American Association for Justice (2020)
- New Lawyers Division Excellence Award, American Association for Justice (2020)
Professional Associations
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Board of Governors, Member (July 2020 – Present)
- National College of Advocacy, Board of Trustees (July 2022)
- Leadership Academy (July 2019 – July 2020)
- Membership Oversight Committee, Member (July 2020 – Present)
- Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Member (July 2018 to Present)
- National Finance Council (July 2018 to Present)
- New Lawyers Division
– Executive Committee (July 2020 – Present)
– Representative to the Board of Governors (July 2020 – Present)
– Co-Chair of Membership Committee (July 2019 – July 2020)
– Representative to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee (July 2018 to Present) - Minority Caucus
-Co-Chair of Scholarship Committee (July 2018 – July 2020)
- American Bar Association, Member
- Arizona Association for Justice, Member
- National Crime Victim Bar Association
– Young Lawyers Council, Member (December 2019 – Present) - Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Arizona, Member
- Virginia Beach Bar Association, Member
- Virginia State Bar, Member
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
– Board of Governors, Member (March 2020 – Present)
– Membership Committee (March 2020 – Present)
– Tort Law Legislative Subcommittee, (March 2019 – Present)
– Annual Convention Planning Committee (March 2019 – Present)
– Young Trial Lawyer Leadership Committee (March 2018 – Present) - Public Justice, Member (2019 – Present)
Publications/Presentations
- Catalysts for $360 Million Verdict: Capturing and Keeping a Juror’s Attention
Trial Lawyers University
Las Vegas, Nevada
October, 2024 - Sexual Abuse in the Medical Field
American Association for Justice: Annual Convention
Nashville, Tennessee
July, 2024 - Yes, You *Can* Do that in Virginia
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: Annual Convention
Washington, D.C.
April, 2024 - From Stories to Simulations: Embedding Stories into the Minds of Jurors
American Association for Justice: Winter Convention
Austin, Texas
February, 2024 - What’s Your Name? Making Your Stamp in the Community and Building a Network
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: Young Trial Lawyer Boot Camp
Richmond, Virginia
January, 2024 - Dealing with Evasive Witnesses in Deposition
American Association for Justice: Advanced Deposition College
New Orleans, Louisiana
January, 2024 - Rebutting the “Charitable” Presumption: Overcoming Charitable Immunity
The Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Volume 30 Number 1, 2023 - Litigating Violence in the Workplace
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: Workers Compensation Retreat
Richmond, Virginia
November, 2023 - A Case of Their Own: Opening Statements that Leverage the “Bad Facts”
Trial Lawyers University
New York, New York
September, 2023 - From Stories to Simulations
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association: Annual Conference
Vail, Colorado
August, 2023 - Case Management for a Paperless/Electronic Trial
American Association for Justice: Annual Convention
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July, 2023 - Deposing Experts
American Association for Justice: Advanced Deposition College
New Orleans, Louisiana
January, 2023 - Mining for Metaphors in Discovery & Pretrial
American Association for Justice: Annual Convention
Seattle, Washington
July, 2022 - Building and Using Case Specific Rhetorical Questions
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Oaklawn, Arkansas
March, 2022 - Building and Using Case Specific Rhetorical Questions
American Association for Justice: Advanced Depositions College
New Orleans, Louisiana
January, 2022 - Deposing Experts – Silver Bullets for any Expert
American Association for Justice: Advanced Depositions College
New Orleans, Louisiana
January, 2022 - Bridging the Gap: How Civil and Criminal Victims Lawyers Can Partner
National Crime Victim Law Institute
Portland, Oregon
November, 2021 - From Patients to Prey: Representing Institutional Sexual Abuse Survivors Abuse Victims at Residential Treatment Centers
National Crime Victim Bar Association
Atlanta, Georgia
October, 2021 - Statute of Limitations Reform: Passing Laws and Serving Survivors
Mass Torts Made Perfect Webinar
September, 2021 - Deposition Techniques to Obtain the Information You Need
American Association for Justice: Annual Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada
July, 2021 - When To Bury A Witness – Deposition or Trial?
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Little Rock, Arkansas
June, 2021 - Voir Dire Goals and Pitfalls
American Association for Justice: New Lawyers Division Boot Camp
June, 2021 - Technology at Trial: How to Shine a Light on your Best Practice
American Association for Justice: Winter Convention
February, 2021 - Voir Dire – Begin with the End in Mind
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: Advanced Auto Retreat
July, 2020 - A Trial Lawyer’s Guide to iPad Technology
New Jersey Association for Justice: Boardwalk Seminar
June, 2020 - Successfully Getting Medical Records into Evidence
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: Tort Law Seminar
May, 2020 - It’s a Game Changer: Tips for Using the Latest iPad Software
American Association for Justice: Winter Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana
February, 2020 - Technology at Trial: How to Shine a Light on your Best Practice
American Association for Justice: Winter Convention
Miami, Florida
February, 2019
Community Involvement
- Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Virginia, Board of Directors
– Chair of the Virginia Beach Unit Board (December 2017 – November 2019)
Sexual Abuse
$360 Million
Maritime Accident
$23 Million
Wrongful Death
$15 Million
Birth Injury
$11.5 Million
Brain InjuryCar AccidentsWrongful Death
$11 Million
Premises Liability
$10.75 Million
Truck Accidents
$1.75 Million
Personal Injury
$1.67 Million
Truck Accidents
$1.44 Million
Wrongful Death
$1.4 Million
Premises Liability
$1.2 Million
Motor Vehicle AccidentWrongful Death
$1.2 Million
Bicycle Accident
$700,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$250,000
Car Accidents
$250,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$220,000
Personal Injury
$165,000
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