Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is the largest business law firm headquartered in Southeastern Virginia, offering comprehensive legal services with a reputation built on legal excellence and responsive client service for over 100 years. The firm stands out for its deep commitment to both legal innovation and community involvement, serving a diverse range of industries with tailored, strategic counsel.
The firm’s approach centers on creating winning legal solutions rather than merely building cases, emphasizing accessibility, expertise, and forward-thinking strategies. With a team that includes former bankruptcy court clerks, CPAs, and highly experienced practitioners, Kaufman & Canoles is equipped to handle complex business and personal legal matters for clients ranging from individuals and families to corporations, government entities, and international businesses.
Services Offered
- Alcoholic Beverage Law
- Artificial Intelligence Law
- Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Business Restructuring
- Business Taxation
- Commercial Law
- Consumer Finance
- Corporate & Public Finance
- Data Privacy and Security
- Eminent Domain
- Environmental Law
- ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation
- Estate, Trust & Wealth Transfer
- Family Law
- Franchising
- Government Contracts & Construction
- Government & Municipal Law
- Health Care Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Law
- Labor & Employment
- Lender Representation
- Litigation
- Maritime Law
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Alliances
- Real Estate Claims & Title Insurance Solutions
- Real Estate Strategies
- Senior Housing and Care Law
- White-Collar Defense and Government Investigations
The firm serves clients across multiple industries including credit unions, energy and renewable resources, government contracts and defense, infrastructure and transportation, manufacturing and distribution, and sports and entertainment. With offices in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, Raleigh, Richmond, Tysons Corner, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg, Kaufman & Canoles maintains a strong regional presence while handling matters nationwide and internationally.
