Caplan Law Group
Celebrating 20 Years of Service
What began as a two-person law office has grown into one of the largest real estate settlement law firms in Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina. As Caplan Law Group celebrates its 20th anniversary, founder L.T. Caplan reflects on the relationships, values, and commitment to client service that have fueled the firm’s growth.
Twenty years ago, L.T. founded Caplan Law Group with one paralegal and a vision to provide exceptional legal representation while building lasting relationships with clients. Today, the firm has more than 65 employees serving clients from five offices throughout Virginia and North Carolina, with plans to expand into the Richmond market.
While the firm has experienced tremendous growth over the past two decades, two things have remained constant: L.T.’s passion for real estate and his commitment to serving the local community.
The Caplan Law Group celebrated their 20th anniversary with a festive outdoor party in July.
That passion began at an early age. Growing up, L.T. frequently discussed real estate investments with his father, Jim Caplan, reviewed leases and contracts his father was negotiating, and accompanied both his father and grandfather, Armond Caplan, as they visited commercial properties, development sites, and investment properties. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong interest in real estate and ultimately inspired him to build one of the region’s leading real estate law practices.
Today, Caplan Law Group is recognized as one of the largest real estate settlement law firms in the region while also providing comprehensive legal services in residential and commercial real estate, corporate and business law, debt collection and litigation, wills and trusts, personal injury, and landlord-tenant matters.
From its offices in Virginia Beach, Newport News, Elizabeth City, Kill Devil Hills, and Edenton, the firm serves clients throughout Virginia and North Carolina. As Caplan Law Group celebrates its 20th anniversary, L.T. reflects on the firm’s continued growth—not only through the addition of new offices and team members, but through the relationships built with clients, referral partners, and the community over the years.
“We’re incredibly grateful for how far we’ve come,” L.T. says. “Our growth has allowed us to help more people, but our mission has never changed. We are here to protect our clients’ interests and provide exceptional service. Every decision we make is guided by doing what’s right for our clients.”
Building long-term relationships has been a cornerstone of that success. Just a few months after opening Caplan Law Group, L.T. moved the firm’s banking relationship to TowneBank because he was looking for a community bank that valued personal relationships and local decision-making. More than 20 years later, that relationship remains as strong as ever.
Samantha Rubin Sully, Vice President and Private Banker at TowneBank, has worked with L.T. and Caplan Law Group for approximately 12 years.
 | L.T. Caplan started Caplan Law Group 20 years ago as a two-person firm. It is now one of the largest firms in the Hampton Roads region. |
“We have a great working relationship,” Samantha says. “As a private banker, I strive to make myself available whenever Caplan Law Group needs me because I understand the demands of operating a growing business. At TowneBank, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized service and helping local business owners succeed.”
“I value the relationship we’ve built with TowneBank,” L.T. says. “As we’ve grown, TowneBank has grown alongside us. They offer the capabilities of a much larger bank while maintaining the personal service of a community bank. Whether we’re working with Samantha Sully, the wire department, online banking, or another member of their team, it’s reassuring to be able to pick up the phone and speak with someone who knows us and understands our business. That level of personal service is one of the reasons we’ve remained with TowneBank for more than two decades.”
“It’s been rewarding to watch L.T. and Caplan Law Group grow over the years,” Samantha adds. “We’re proud to have been part of that journey.”
As Caplan Law Group looks to the future, L.T. remains focused on the same principles that inspired him to open the firm 20 years ago: delivering exceptional legal representation, investing in his team, embracing innovation, and building lasting relationships with clients and the community. While the firm continues to expand, its mission remains unchanged—to provide trusted legal counsel while always putting clients first.
For more information about Caplan Law Group, visit CaplanLegal.com.