VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, November 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Carl A. Eason, Esq., has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Eason has established a distinguished legal career spanning over 45 years, marked by significant leadership and expertise in litigation, banking, creditors' rights and riparian rights law. Since 1980, he has served as a senior partner and immediate past president at Wolcott Rivers Gates Attorneys at Law. During his tenure, Mr. Eason achieved his most notable professional accomplishment by transforming the firm from a small operation into an organization with more than 100 employees, reflecting his vision and commitment to growth.

In addition to his role as a senior partner at Wolcott Rivers, Mr. Eason served as the firm's president from 1996 to 2024, providing strategic direction and oversight that contributed to the firm's continued success and reputation for excellence. Earlier in his career, he gained invaluable experience as a law clerk for Chief Justice Carrico at the Virginia Supreme Court from 1979 to 1980. In this capacity, Mr. Eason refined his skills in legal writing and research, learning the importance of thorough preparation and a strong work ethic.

While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Eason clerked for a circuit court judge in Richmond. He then spent a formative summer working at the Virginia State Bar, where he observed a wide range of attorney practices. This experience informed his understanding of professional ethics and later inspired his active involvement with the State Bar's ethics committee, where he became both a member and chair. Mr. Eason's dedication to upholding ethical standards extended further as chair of the disciplinary board and disciplinary committee for the Virginia Bar Association. He is also affiliated with the Virginia Beach Bar Association.

Mr. Eason's academic background laid a strong foundation for his legal career. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1974 and a Master of Arts in ed-psychology in 1975 from the University of Virginia. He then acquired a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia in 1979. As the first attorney in his family, Mr. Eason credits his education in psychology as an asset that complements his legal practice by enhancing his ability to understand and assist clients.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Eason is committed to civic engagement, supporting fundraising events that benefit various charitable institutions. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his professional excellence with numerous awards, including recognition by Legal Elite in 2017, as a Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine every year between 2015 and 2021, in Super Lawyers every year from 2016 to 2024, in Best Lawyer in 2025, and as an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Eason's journey, from an agricultural background of modest means to working independently through college, graduate school, and law school, exemplifies the perseverance and dedication that have defined both his personal life and professional legacy.

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