Leonard A. Bennett
Consumer Litigation Associates, PC
763 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Suite 1A
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone:       (757) 930-3660
Fax:            (757) 930-3662
E-Mail:       lenbennett@clalegal.com


Education
George Mason University (B.S. 1989)
George Mason University School of Law and Economics (J.D. 1994)

Affiliations
National Consumer Law Center, Partners Council
Virginia Poverty Law Center, Advisory Board Member
Public Justice, Board of Directors
National Association Consumer Advocates, former Board member

Honors and Awards
Virginia Law Foundation, Fellow
The American College of  Consumer Financial Services Lawyers, Fellow
National Law Journal, Top Financial Services Plaintiff's Firm in the Nation, 2019-20
Best Lawyers in America, 2018-23
Virginia Super Lawyers, 2010-23
ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award, 2020
Consumer Attorney of the Year, National Association of Consumer Advocates, 2017

Publications and Other
Fair Credit Reporting (Treatise), National Consumer Law Center, Contributing Author
“Fair Credit Reporting Act,” NCLC Congressional Testimony, House Financial Services Comm., 2003, 2007, 2008
CLE lecturer in numerous states: ABA; Navy and Army JAGS, National Consumer Law Center

Areas of Practice
federal consumer protection and class action litigation