Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro

Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro

Certified Elder Law Attorney
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
  • Pennsylvania, Virginia
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Biography

I am Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro, a Certified Elder Law Attorney and the Founder of East Coast Elder Law, PLLC. My practice focuses on elder law, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, estate planning, asset protection, financial planning, guardianships, and conservatorships.

I have a deep passion for special needs planning, which has made me a trusted resource for personal injury attorneys seeking guidance on public benefits and the protection of their clients' funds. Over the years, I have handled hundreds of personal injury cases, creating settlement trusts that often include special needs trust provisions and Medicare set-asides.

I hold a certification as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) from The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), a credential approved by the American Bar Association and authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The CELA certification is considered the legal industry’s “gold standard” for those practicing elder law and special needs law, and I am proud to be among the approximately 500 CELA-certified attorneys across the country.

Since 2017, I have been recognized as a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyer’s Magazine, an acknowledgment that highlights my dedication and commitment to my field.

Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
ID Number: 328585
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Virginia
Virginia State Bar
ID Number: 83249
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
East Coast Elder Law, PLLC
- Current
Attorney
Parks Zeigler
-
Attorney and Shareholder
Hook Law Center, PC
-
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law Logo
Wilmington College
B.S. | Business Administration and Management
Wilmington College Logo
Awards
Rising Star
Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
Top Lawyer - Elder Law
Coastal Virginia Magazine
Estate Planning, and Probate
Lead Counsel Verified
Rising Star
Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
Professional Associations
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Professional Advisors Committee
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
National Alliance of Medicare-Set Aside Professionals
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Special Needs Alliance
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Parent Education Advocacy Training Center
Board of Directors
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Powers of Attorney, Minor Children, and Assets in other Jurisdictions
Virginia CLE
Special Needs Trusts
Virginia CLE
The Medicaid Lien and Other Liens of the Commonwealth
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Certifications
Certified Elder Law Attorney
National Elder Law Foundation
Websites & Blogs
Website
East Coast Elder Law, PLLC
Contact & Map
East Coast Elder Law, PLLC
780 Lynnhaven Parkway
Suite 400
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
US
Telephone: (757) 734-7584
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)