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Todd J. Preti, Business Attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Trusts

Midgett Preti Olansen PC

Virginia Beach, VA

Practicing business in Virginia Beach since 1992.

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Todd J. Preti is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business and Trusts. Todd has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Midgett Preti Olansen PC.

Based in
Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA
Experience
over 34 years
Known for
Business · Trusts
  • Handles Business and Trusts matters from Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA.
  • Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).

About Todd J. Preti: Todd J. Preti is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business and Trusts. Todd has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Midgett Preti Olansen PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Todd takes on

Todd concentrates on business and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Todd handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Todd takes business matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Todd takes trusts matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Todd J. Preti — business lawyer in Virginia Beach

Todd J. Preti is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Business and Trusts. Todd has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Midgett Preti Olansen PC.

Todd J. Preti is a Founding Shareholder in the Law Firm of Midgett Preti Olansen. Mr. Preti is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. While at the T.C. Williams School of Law, Mr. Preti was a merit scholar and was named to the University of Richmond Law Review and the Moot Court Board.

Mr. Preti practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, fiduciary litigation, elder law, family business planning/succession planning, commercial real estate and business law. His estate planning and administration practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance medical directives. He prepares sophisticated estate and gift tax strategies for clients, as well as related estate and gift tax returns. He is experienced in guardianship/conservatorship proceedings. Mr. Preti has a strong background in business law, which includes the formation of business entities, business succession planning, buy-sell agreements, mergers and acquisitions, as well as commercial real estate transactions.

Mr. Preti lectures on estate planning and probate administration matters as well as business law matters. He has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Regent University School of Law, where he taught Mergers and Acquisitions. His civic activities have included membership in the United Way of South Hampton Roads and he served as Area Commissioner for the Virginia Rush Soccer Club (Great Neck). Mr. Preti has also coached numerous youth sports teams. He is a member of the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council (President 2017-2018), Entrepreneurs’ Organization (President 2020-2022), National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (President 2016-2017) and the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Financial Planning Association (President 2007). He has also been a member of the Hampton Roads Tax Forum and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. In May 2011, he was elected by the Board of Directors of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils as an Accredited Estate Planner®.

Working with Todd on a business matter

Todd J. Preti is a Founding Shareholder in the Law Firm of Midgett Preti Olansen. Mr. Preti is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. While at the T.C. Williams School of Law, Mr. Preti was a merit scholar and was named to the University of Richmond Law Review and the Moot…

Who Todd represents

Todd reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and trusts matters in Virginia Beach and the surrounding Virginia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Richmond

    J.D. · 1992

  • Randolph-Macon College

    B.A. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Todd's state bar admissions

  • Virginia

    1992 · ACTIVE

Todd studied at J.D. in University of Richmond and B.A. in Randolph-Macon College.

Law school and academic background

Todd completed J.D. in University of Richmond and B.A. in Randolph-Macon College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Todd runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Todd has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent ™ Peer Review Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts & Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite (Business Law and Trusts and Estates)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Top Lawyers”, Coastal Virginia Magazine

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, since 2011

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Locations

Todd J. Preti's office in Virginia Beach

Todd's primary office is at 2901 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 120, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Midgett Preti Olansen PC

2901 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 120

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452

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Hiring guide

How to hire Todd J. Preti — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Todd usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Todd charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Todd will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Todd

Todd discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Todd confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Todd's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Todd J. Preti

  • How much does it cost to hire Todd for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Todd walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Todd offer a free consultation?

    Todd charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Todd's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Virginia typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Todd gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Todd take my case if I'm outside Virginia Beach?

    Todd is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Todd will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Todd?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Todd will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Todd accepting new business clients right now?

    Todd's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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