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 (2025-2026)
  • 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
  • Vice Chair; Governance Committee Chair – Williamsburg/James City County Community Action Agency
  • CVC-CAI – Public Relations Committee Member
  • Virginia State Bar – Real Property, Trusts and Estates, and Bankruptcy Sections
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

ARTICLES

The Fiduciary Duties of an Executor of An Estate in Virginia

Executors and administrators of estates in Virginia must swear an oath before the probate clerk that they will “faithfully perform the duties of [their] office to the best of [their] judgment.”  These duties are called “fiduciary” duties and have been established by both the General Assembly as well as the Courts of Virginia.

Filing a petition for Guardianship or Conservator in Virginia

When loved ones become incapacitated and have no estate planning documents in place appointing a guardian or conservator (or when replacement of a current guardian or conservator is necessary), Virginia law allows the filing of a petition with the court to appoint/replace one.

83 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2026

83 lawyers from Whiteford have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Virginia and Washington, DC offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.