On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Virginia State Bar announced the suspension of Attorney Benjamin Kent’s license to practice law in the state.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Benjamin Kent,” with case no. 25-000-133833.
The six-month suspension, effective as of February 28, 2025, was ordered by the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board. Kent faced this disciplinary action due to his failure to meet the conditions of a prior public reprimand. That reprimand had been issued on October 28, 2022, by a three-judge panel in the Prince William County Circuit Court.
The case marks a significant development in Kent’s professional standing. This action temporarily prohibits Kent from practicing law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, pending the completion of the six-month term or further rulings from the disciplinary board.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Kent is a securities and investment fraud attorney in Centreville, Virginia. He acquired his law license in Virginia in 2005.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
