Gregory S. Bean

Gregory S. Bean

PARTNER
RICHMOND
T: 804.977.1241
F: 804.9771281

VIRGINIA BEACH
T: 804.977.1241

Mr. Bean is a litigator who focuses his practice on community associations, estate and trust litigation, general commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and bankruptcy.
 
His estate litigation practice includes bringing and defending challenges to wills and trusts. He also assists in interpretation of wills and trusts and bringing and defending claims against executors and trustees for breach of fiduciary duties. He further represents clients in actions for guardianship and conservatorship.
 
Mr. Bean advises community associations on their general legal matters and litigating matters involving covenant enforcement and collections actions. His commercial and real estate litigation practice includes assisting businesses in dispute resolution and litigation, including helping commercial tenants obtain and collect on judgments, evict tenants, and interpret contract language. He assists residential and commercial landlords in disputes with tenants.
  
Mr. Bean’s bankruptcy practice includes representing commercial and individual creditors in a variety of bankruptcy matters, including filing proofs of claim, defendant objections to proofs of claim, instituting proceedings for involuntary bankruptcy, representation in adverse actions, and seeking relief from automatic stays. Greg has defended national businesses, financial institutions, and insurers, including in the defense of actions for violation of the automatic stay.
 

Recognitions

  • Best Lawyers in America® distinction in Trusts and Estates (2025)
  • Recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by Coastal Virginia Magazine (2023-2025)
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Williamsburg Bar Association
  • Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Richmond Bankruptcy Bar
  • Community Association Institute
  • Former Chair of the Corporate & Commercial Litigation Section, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
  • Community Association Institute Virginia, Legislative Action Committee member
  • Board Member – Williamsburg/James City County Community Action Agency
INSIGHTS

The Almighty Injunction, Currents – Publication for the Southeastern Virginia chapter of the Community Association Institute, Spring 2021

Quantum Leap: The History of Quantum Meruit from the Early Days of the Supreme Court of Virginia to its Decision in Musgrove v. Young, The Journal of Civil Litigation, Fall 2020

Co-Editor, Basic Virginia Law for Non-Lawyers