“Making that client’s life better brings a huge sense of gratification. And the system works far more often than it doesn’t.” Jack Drescher, a native of Tidewater, was a founding member of Breit, Drescher & Imprevento in 1988. Following a short stint at a Virginia Beach law firm where he received his first trial experience, he went to work for the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney, where just 18 months out of law school, he found himself with full responsibility for handling a number of high profile murder trials. A year and half later he joined U.S. Congressman Owen Pickett's firm where he concentrated exclusively on litigation with an emphasis on representing injured people. During this time, a friendship was forged with Jeffrey Breit and the two decided to open their own practice specializing solely in the personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice fields.

What do you love about the law? There is a tremendous sense of accomplishment when the right thing is done for deserving people. Making a client's life better is extraordinarily satisfying.

What's been your most rewarding case? There have been several. The Brian Hugen trial resulted in a $60 million verdict, the largest ever in Virginia for a motor vehicle claim. Even though Brian will now be able to receive first-rate care for his horrendous injuries, no one would trade places with him for that money. The Helen Doss trial also comes to mind. She was an older woman struck from behind by a seafood truck with faulty brakes while walking across a parking lot. She never saw it coming and suffered catastrophic injuries. We obtained a $6 million result. Dwight Nichols, a $4.1 million verdict, and the settled Bruton Parish Church child molestation cases - I can't talk about the results - are all memorable for me.

Why would you recommend this firm to anyone? What makes BDI special? It's simple really. We care about people and we work hard. I'm a big believer in the team approach and so is Jeffrey. Preparation. That's the key to winning. We leave no stone unturned in preparing for trial. I believe our approach gives us a big advantage heading to court.

What's the most important thing to consider when you're looking for an attorney? A trial lawyer must be experienced, capable of thinking on his feet and obviously a good communicator. One must know his file. When I walk into the courtroom, I've read every piece of paper. This attention to the details and facts feeds the thinking process. Ideas begin to hatch and strategies emerge. I'll work a check list to determine how and from whom we will marshall the evidence needed during the trial, where the charts and visuals will be introduced, which witnesses will be used for what purposes and how the arguments and opening statement will be structured. This cannot be done at the last minute. A trial is a very fluid event and you've got to be ready for whatever may happen.

Favorite music: I'm all over the board. The Beatles, Genesis, Eric Clapton, Garth Brooks, Led Zeppelin, Dave Matthews

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Satisfaction with one's family and work

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