--- description: Joseph has been recognized by Best Lawyers as “Ones to Watch” since 2021 and by Virginia Super Lawyers as a Rising Star since 2019. title: Joseph L. Cantor - The Virginia Trial Firm --- Joseph L. Cantor - The Virginia Trial Firm [Skip to content](#content) ## Joseph L. Cantor ## Partner Partner at Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci since 2017, Joseph Cantor is a recognized force in personal injury law, with notable achievements including a $4 million settlement in a tractor-trailer accident case. A cum laude graduate from the University of Richmond School of Law, Joseph’s expertise covers a broad spectrum of personal injury cases. Honored by Best Lawyers and as a Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star, Joseph’s leadership roles in legal education and advocacy highlight his commitment to justice and client support. **Practice Areas:** [Catastrophic Injuries](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/practice-areas/catastrophic-injuries/), [Brain Injury](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/practice-areas/brain-injury-lawyers-lawyer-richmond-va/), [Motor Vehicle Accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/practice-areas/richmond-va-car-accident-lawyers/), [Truck Accidents](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/practice-areas/richmond-va-truck-accident-lawyer/) Direct Office Line:** **[(804) 368-1880](tel:(804)%20368-1880) Email Address: [jcantor@virginiatrialfirm.com](mailto:jcantor@virginiatrialfirm.com) Lawyer License: 92145 They acted as a champion for my case. Mike Read Full Testimonial Totally committed to the success of their clients. Mihrigul Prince Read Full Testimonial He deserves 10 stars but unfortunately this only goes to 5. Kendall Hungate Read Full Testimonial I am pleased with the results, could not have asked for more! Read Full Testimonial [Introduction](#intro) [Bio](#bio) [Education](#education) [Case Results](#cases) [Previous Experience](#experience) [Awards](#awards) [Articles](#articles) [Publications](#publications) [Contact Us](#contact) Joseph was named a Partner of Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci in 2022, previously known as Breit Cantor Grana Buckner from 2017-2021 and Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana and Buckner, from 2011-2016. Along with his vast firm experience, Joseph has worked with Jury Impressions, a Richmond, Virginia-based jury consulting group since 2011. Throughout the last several years, Joseph has worked on over 200 focus groups with some of the best trial lawyers throughout Virginia on all types of personal injury cases, including but not limited to brain jury, tractor-trailer, [wrongful death](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/wrongful-death-lawyer-richmond-va/), spinal cord, defective products, premises liability, and medical malpractice. In 2018, Joseph worked as co-counsel on several cases including one that resulted in a $4 million dollar settlement. The personal injury case involved a tractor trailer accident that left the plaintiff with serious medical issues including a brain injury. In January 2020, Joseph chaired the VTLA Advanced Traumatic Brain Injury Retreat. In 2022, Joseph worked as co-counsel on a traumatic brain injury case that resulted in a $1.25 million dollar settlement. In February 2023, Joseph chaired the first-ever VTLA Young Trial Lawyers Retreat. Joseph has been recognized by Best Lawyers as “Ones to Watch” since 2021 and by Virginia Super Lawyers as a Rising Star since 2019. Joseph is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Virginia Bar Association, the Richmond Bar Association, the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, and the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court. He currently serves as a VTLA District Governor and Co-Chair of the VTLA Membership Committee, Social Chair of the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court, and President of the Board of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. ## Meet Joseph Cantor ## Highlight Reel Brain Injury Podcast [What You Need To Know About Burn Injuries](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/practice-areas/burn-injury-lawyer-richmond-va/) ## Education - J.D., University of Richmond School of Law, cum laude 2017 - B.S., Rollins College 2013 - Collegiate School 2009 ## Case Results # $16 MILLION Motorcycle Accident | Personal Injury | Wrongful Death Read About This Case # $16 million Personal Injury | Wrongful Death Read About This Case # $15 Million Truck Accidents Read About This Case # $15 Million Read About This Case # $9 Million Read About This Case # $8.65 MILLION Medical Malpractice Read About This Case [ All Case Results ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/case-results/) ## Previous Experience ##### Bar Admissions - Virginia (2017) ##### Court Admissions - Virginia Supreme Court - U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia ##### ## Honors & Awards - Listed, Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars in Virginia 2019 – 2024 - Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers 2019-2022 - Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers® 2021-2024 ## Professional Associations - Virginia Trial Lawyers Association District Governor of the 4th District (2024-Present) - Co-Chair of the VTLA Membership Committee (2024-Present) - Chair of the Young Trial Lawyers Section (2022-2023) - Board Brain Injury Association of Virginia President of the Board (2024- Present) - Member of the Board (2022 – Present) - American Association for Justice Member of the Development Committee of the AAJ New Lawyers Division (2021-2022) - Lewis F. Powell, Jr., American Inn of Court Social Chair (2021 – Present) - Virginia Bar Association - Richmond Bar Association - National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia Law School – 2020 Highlight Reel – Traumatic Brain Injury FAQ’s Is A Concussion a Brain Injury? What Treatment Is Recommended for a Brain Injury? Should I Settle My Case? ### Client Testimonials for Joseph L. Cantor “I was involved in a devastating car accident that completely changed my life. I’ve been left with ongoing pain that I’ll carry with me forever. I wasn’t sure what to do at first, but I knew the person responsible needed to be held accountable. I searched online for injury attorneys and came across Joseph Cantor of Cantor Grana Buckner & Bucci. I decided to give him a call, and that same day, I heard back from Joseph. From the very beginning, he reassured me that he had my back. Throughout the entire process, he was always available—answering my texts, calls, and emails promptly. He consistently checked in on me after every doctor’s appointment (and there were more than I can count) to make sure I was doing okay. Joseph fought tirelessly to ensure I received the best possible outcome from my injury claim. Looking back, I know I made the right choice by making that initial call. I highly recommend this firm to anyone dealing with an injury. They handle all your needs with professionalism and genuine care. When insurance companies try to shortchange you in the face of your pain, they stand strong and fight for what you deserve.” – Roberto Gomez ## Articles [ ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/how-perception-shapes-reality/) ### [ How Perception Shapes Reality: From Brain Biases to Courtroom Impact ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/how-perception-shapes-reality/) May 7, 2026 No Comments In a recent NOVA episode on PBS, neuroscientists asked, Is what you see real? The show’s focus was on uncovering how your brain shapes your [ Read More » ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/how-perception-shapes-reality/) [ ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cgbb-super-lawyers-2026-top-5-personal-injury-plaintiff-virginia/) ### [ CGBB Partners Stephanie Grana and Elliott Buckner Named Among Virginia’s Top 5 Personal Injury Plaintiff Super Lawyers® for 2026 ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cgbb-super-lawyers-2026-top-5-personal-injury-plaintiff-virginia/) April 27, 2026 No Comments Cantor, Grana, Buckner, Bucci, P.C. partners Stephanie E. Grana and Elliott M. Buckner have each been named to the 2026 Top 5: Personal Injury Plaintiff Virginia Super Lawyers®, one of the narrowest peer-recognition lists in the state. Founding partner Irv Cantor, partner Scott Bucci, and Rising Stars® honoree Joseph Cantor were also recognized in 2026, bringing six firm attorneys onto the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Stephanie Grana additionally earned the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” designation in Richmond in two distinct practice areas. [ Read More » ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cgbb-super-lawyers-2026-top-5-personal-injury-plaintiff-virginia/) ### [ April is National Donate Life Month 2026 ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/april-is-national-donate-life-month-2026/) April 1, 2026 No Comments Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Honor National Donate Life Month in April 2026 Every April, Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci | Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers [ Read More » ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/april-is-national-donate-life-month-2026/) ## Contact me Reach out directly to our attorneys at The Virginia Trial Firm Today. NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) PhoneMessage(Required) Δ Get Started Right Away! 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