Six Richmond attorneys earn 2027 Best Lawyers® honors, including recognition in personal injury litigation and medical malpractice.
RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Six attorneys at Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in several areas of personal injury law.
The attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in three practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. The recognition highlights the attorneys’ professional accomplishments and standing among their peers in these specialized areas of litigation.
Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Six attorneys from Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Elliott M. Buckner
Elliott M. Buckner was recognized by Best Lawyers® for:
– Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
– Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Mr. Buckner has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2011, reflecting more than a decade of recognition for his work representing plaintiffs in personal injury and product liability litigation. In addition to his 2027 recognition, Mr. Buckner has received Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year honors. Elliott M. Buckner was also named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Richmond, Virginia. He was previously named Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in 2021 and 2023, and for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in 2023.
Key personal injury case results include:
– $16 million recovery in a motorcycle collision
– $2.98 million recovery in an automobile collision that caused a traumatic brain injury
– $2.35 million recovery in an automobile collision
– $1.95 million verdict in a wrongful death case
Irvin V. Cantor
Irvin V. Cantor was recognized by Best Lawyers® for:
– Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
– Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Mr. Cantor has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007. His recognition includes extensive experience in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. He has also received Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year honors in Richmond for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs.
Key personal injury case results include:
– $15 million wrongful death verdict
– $4 million tractor-trailer crash settlement
– $2.4 million slip-and-fall wrongful death recovery
– $2.125 million settlement obtained in 2025 with partner Joseph L. Cantor
Stephanie E. Grana
Stephanie E. Grana was recognized by Best Lawyers® in three practice areas:
– Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
– Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
– Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Ms. Grana has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2009. Her inclusion across three distinct areas of plaintiff litigation reflects the breadth of her experience representing individuals and families in complex personal injury matters.
Key personal injury case results include:
– Over $9 million in a medical malpractice case for a child injured during delivery, including a $5.5 million jury verdict
– $8.65 million recovery in a medical malpractice case from ongoing misread breast-cancer screenings
– $3.5 million recovery for a woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury when a vehicle left the roadway outside an Arlington grocery store and struck her, requiring trauma ICU care and months of rehabilitation
– $2.25 million wrongful death settlement for the family of a man who was killed while riding an electric unicycle, with partner M. Scott Bucci
M. Scott Bucci
M. Scott Bucci was recognized by Best Lawyers® for:
– Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
– Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Mr. Bucci has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2015 for his work in plaintiff-side personal injury and product liability litigation.
Key personal injury case results include:
– $3 million in a highway collision that killed a husband and wife (wrongful death, co-counsel)
– $2,35 million for a truck driver who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fall from his trailer (workers’ compensation, co-counsel)
– $2.35 million in a medical malpractice case for a woman who died from oxygen deprivation during a hospital procedure (co-counsel)
Jeffrey N. Stedman
Jeffrey N. Stedman has been a key member of the firm since joining in 2013. He was also recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
As a member of the firm’s trial teams, Jeff has helped navigate the complex legal issues in a number of the firm’s multi-million-dollar recoveries, where his research and briefing are part of how those results are built. He approaches every case with the same methodical, leave-no-stone-unturned preparation. His efforts continue to advance his reputation, resulting in peer recognition for his involvement in several highly complex cases, serving as co-counsel with the firm for several multi-million-dollar personal injury cases.
His recognition adds to the group of attorneys at Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci honored by Best Lawyers® for professional accomplishments in plaintiff-side litigation.
Joseph L. Cantor
Partner Joseph L. Cantor was awarded the Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch, recognizing early career attorneys who, in most cases, have practiced less than ten years. Joseph has been named to the “Ones to Watch” since 2021. He has been recognized for his work in personal injury litigation – plaintiffs, and product liability – plaintiffs.
Notable Case Results
– $2.125 million settlement by CGBB attorneys Joseph Cantor and Irv Cantor for a woman who suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage and fractures after being rear-ended by a delivery truck.
– $1.25 million settlement obtained for a 24-year-old who developed persistent cognitive deficits after a T-bone collision in Loudoun County.
Recognition Across Three Areas of Litigation
The 2027 Best Lawyers® recognitions encompass three important areas of plaintiff-side litigation:
– Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
This area involves claims brought by individuals who have suffered injuries because of the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party. Personal injury litigation can include motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, and other serious injury cases.
– Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
Medical malpractice litigation involves claims arising from alleged negligence or other wrongful conduct by medical professionals and healthcare providers. These cases can involve significant injuries, complex medical issues, and substantial damages.
– Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Product liability litigation involves claims alleging that a defective or unreasonably dangerous product caused injury or death. These cases can involve manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other entities within the product’s chain of distribution.
The recognition of attorneys across all three categories demonstrates the range of litigation experience represented among the firm’s Best Lawyers® honorees.
A History of Recognition by Best Lawyers®
The 2027 honors continue the firm’s Best Lawyers® recognitions for attorneys at Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci.
– Irvin V. Cantor — recognized since 2007
– Stephanie E. Grana — recognized since 2009
– Elliott M. Buckner — recognized since 2011
– M. Scott Bucci — recognized since 2015
– Jeffrey N. Stedman — recognized in the 2027 edition
Together, these recognitions span multiple decades and multiple areas of plaintiff-side litigation.
About Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers® is a legal publication that recognizes individual attorneys through a peer-review process. Attorneys included in The Best Lawyers in America® are recognized for their professional excellence in specific practice areas.
Recognition is awarded by practice area and geographic location, allowing attorneys to be distinguished for their work in particular areas of law rather than through a general designation.
For individuals seeking representation in a personal injury, medical malpractice, or product liability matter, Best Lawyers® recognition can provide information about an attorney’s professional accomplishments and experience in a particular field of litigation.
About Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers
Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers represents clients in Richmond, Virginia, and throughout the surrounding areas in personal injury litigation.
The firm’s personal injury verdicts and settlements include recoveries in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, traumatic brain injuries, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
For more information about the attorneys and their Best Lawyers® recognitions, contact Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers at (804) 644-1400 or visit www.virginiatrialfirm.com.
Lori News
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