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Jessica H. Dixon
Virginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(757) 916-9923
1700 Pleasure House Rd.
Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Jessica graduated summa cum laude from Otterbein University (Columbus, OH) with a major in Political Science/Government & triple minor in Psychology, Speech Communication, & Legal Studies. She graduated second in her law school class with highest honors from the HBU, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, NC), earning a Juris Doctor & Certificate in Dispute Resolution.
Her diverse legal experience includes legislative and policy evaluation, judicial internships, litigation, and mediation/settlement negotiation/alternative dispute resolution.
In 2014, Jessica joined The Cooper Law Firm, P.C. (Virginia Beach, VA) to form its successful family law division. In May 2019, was named Partner...
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George Gorman
Newport News, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law
George Gorman is a seasoned corporate attorney with substantial experience in a wide variety of legal matters. He has practiced in both state and federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and has also successfully handled numerous arbitrations and mediations. George has had the privilege of representing large corporations and international businesses in multi-million dollar cases as well as small companies, entrepreneurs, and other individuals facing a variety of complex legal issues. George's experience includes complex civil litigation, corporate law, wills, trusts, and estates. He has successfully represented large and...
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Rob Elliott
Yorktown, VA Estate Planning Attorney
(757) 898-4805
7100 George Washington Memorial Highway
Building B, Suite 9
Yorktown, VA 23692
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Probate and Traffic Tickets
Regent University School of Law
You're never too young or too old to start thinking about the legacy you will leave behind. Estate planning is necessary for the very young and the very old. It's necessary for those with many assets, and those with few. It's necessary for single people and married couples, with kids and without. Too many people think estate planning is for "someone else." But the reality is that estate planning is for everyone. It's not about your death, it's about the lives of those you love. We use a unique life-stage approach to estate planning; we consider your needs...
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Paul Vincent Hamilton
Colonial Heights, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I have practiced law for 42 yrs. I am now partially retired and limit my practice to wills and trusts, elder law matters, estates, guardianships and conservatorships.
Before entering law practice, I served as a Police Officer, Police Chief, Director of Criminal Justice Planning and as an adjunct college instructor, teaching classes in law, police science and criminology.
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 52 years and we have four children, Cecilie, Jocelyn, Andrew & Fredericka. My daughter, Cecilie Hamilton, has practiced law for 21 years and is located next door to my office in Colonial...
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Helen Marmoll
Haymarket, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 55 years of experience
(703) 754-7474
Little Haven Farm
3097 James Madison Highway
Haymarket, VA 20169
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Tax
American University Washington College of Law
My legal practice involves both planning and litigation in my practice areas, all of which is done from Little Haven Farm, a 4-acre horse farm and my residence. Personal time is spent riding horses, working on my English gardens and playing the piano.
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Michael Bruce Hamar
Norfolk, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 47 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
University of Virginia School of Law
Bar and Court Admissions: Virginia State Bar (1977) and Alabama State Bar (1977); State Bar of Texas (1981); U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1979; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981); U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984)
Education: University of Virginia, B.A., with high distinction (1974); University of Virginia, J.D. (1977)
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Lamont Demetrius Maddox
Norfolk, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
(757) 454-2045
Wells Fargo Center
440 Monticello Ave, Suite 1800
Norfolk, VA 23510
Estate Planning, Business, IP and Securities
College of William and Mary
Lamont Maddox focuses his practice on general business law matters, such as business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, finance, securities, contracts, leases, e-commerce and corporate governance. As a former business owner, Mr. Maddox understands the needs and objectives of business owners; he was president and founder of Maddox Technology, Incorporated, a computer consulting firm serving small and moderate size businesses, for over 10 years.
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Steve C. Taylor
Chesapeake, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Divorce
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Anna Drake Dunkum
Newport News, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
827 Diligence Drive
Suite 109
Newport News, VA 23606
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
Elon University
Anna focuses her practice on individual consumer and business bankruptcies, tax compliance and controversy, corporate and business law, and estate planning and administration. Prior to joining Harry Jernigan CPA Attorney, P.C., Mrs. Dunkum was Staff Attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of North Carolina- Greensboro Division. Mrs. Dunkum is admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and the Eastern District of Virginia as well as all courts in the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia and U.S. Tax Court. ...
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Rachel S. Gunther
Virginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(757) 671-3352
4646 Princess Anne Road Suite 101
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Estate Planning, Business, Consumer and Divorce
Regent University School of Law
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Harry W Jernigan III
Newport News, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
Harry Jernigan - Founder and CEO of Harry Jernigan CPA Attorney, PC., a dual practice of accounting and law with offices located in Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Richmond, Virginia.
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H. Van Smith
Williamsburg, VA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
Van Smith focuses his practice on family law and estate planning, including divorce, custody and support matters. He is the sole owner of SMITH | STRONG, PLC, with offices in Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia. Van’s family law practice resolves complex divorce, related tax and business issues, custody and support plans, property distribution, integrated solutions for wealth preservation and management post-separation, civil litigation, defense of juvenile and domestic relations court criminal matters, and estate planning. He also practices elder law, assisting families with planning effectively for nursing home costs. We recognize many of our family law clients are in...
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Leigh Anne Bowling
Virginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
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Patrick C. Murphrey
Poquoson, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
Regent University School of Law
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Mr. Sheldon C. Worrell III
Hampton, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 8 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Landlord Tenant
University of Richmond School of Law
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Rod K Sutherland
Virginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Rod Sutherland began his legal career in 1982, and emphasizes legal service concerning Estate, Will and Trust planning, as well as Business Succession planning. Rod understands that each individual's and each family's needs are different and that it is very important to create estate plans that are custom made for his clients.
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Rhiannon M. Hartman
Williamsburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Rhiannon Hartman focuses her practice on estate and business planning . She enjoys assisting clients in the event of life changes of every kind, including for their children’s or grandchildren’s futures, or upon the death of incapacity of a loved one.
She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, and graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law. While in law school, Rhiannon was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board and the Career Services Advisory Board. She also served as a Manuscripts Editor of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest.
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Elizabeth Barefoot Vinson
Williamsburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
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Jeffrey S. Anderson
Virginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Attorney
2809 S. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 160
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Estate Planning
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Paul Robert Asercion
Hampton, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
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Kenneth W. Jacobson
Virginia Beach, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Trey T. Parker
Williamsburg, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
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Britney McPheron
Ashland, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
9410 Atlee Commerce Boulevard, Suite 2
Ashland, VA 23005
Estate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
I represent clients primarily in Family Law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation, spousal and child support, protective orders and the drafting of property settlement agreements.
Having witnessed my own parents’ divorce in my late teens, I have a unique perspective and experience that I am able to provide to my clients. I enjoy being able to counsel them through tough life transitions. Family law issues are some of the most difficult legal issues a person can face and I believe that it is important to treat every person and situation with respect. I am able to listen to my clients...
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James H. Wilson Jr.
Glen Allen, VA Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Probate
University of Richmond School of Law
I assist clients with legal problems in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce, wills and trusts, and probate or estate administration. I am an experienced trial lawyer and have been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1987. While I am glad to help clients settle their legal matters expeditiously and at the lowest costs to their satisfaction, I welcome the opportunity to litigate contested matters when settlement is not an acceptable option. I particularly enjoy the interplay between different practice areas, and have helped clients with both marital or divorce problems and financial problems such as...
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Charles W. Hazelwood III
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Traffic Tickets
University of Richmond School of Law
I am licensed to practice law in the commonwealth of Virginia. I am a native Virginian and I attended high school at Lake Braddock. I graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina where I earned a bachelor’s degree majoring in criminal justice. I then graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law. During law school, I interned with the IRS and prosecuted cases at the New Kent County Commonwealth’s Attorney office. Since graduating and becoming licensed, I have focused on estate planning and criminal/traffic defense. My passion for defending and helping his clients has allowed him to...
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Stephen R. Bloomquest
Midlothian, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Stephen has been licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2010. In 2011, after completing his law degree and passing the bar, Stephen founded Quest Law PLLC, a solo practice, in Richmond, Virginia. Since then, he has been practicing as a litigator in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond City courts. He represents clients who have been charged with a variety of criminal offenses and also handles family legal matters that require litigation. Contact Quest Law PLLC in Midlothian to schedule a meeting with Stephen.
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Allison Luck Bridges
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Representing individuals and families throughout the Richmond Metropolitan area, including Caroline, Hanover, Henrico, and Chesterfield Counties and the City of Richmond. My practice areas focus on adoption, family law, divorce, support, child custody and visitation, criminal and traffic law.
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Paul T Ranney Jr
Chesterfield, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Richmond School of Law
Paul spends his time preparing estate planning documents and helping his clients probate estates. He specializes in accommodating clients' busy schedules in working on their cases, with evening and weekend appointments available.
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Dorothy Gail Holstrom
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Richmond School of Law
Gail Holstrom was born and raised in the Richmond area, graduating from Lee Davis High school in 1981. After high school, Gail enlisted in the United States Air Force and later returned to the Richmond area to get her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Gail graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2001. Prior to forming her own firm, Gail clerked for Robert S. Carter, P.C. while in law school and worked for Tuck & Associates, PLC as an associate attorney. During her free time. Gail enjoys running and is a member of...
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Ms. Colleen Marea Quinn
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Civil Rights, Employment and Family
University of Virginia School of Law
Honored with the inaugural 2019 VLW Influential Women in Virginia, top “Women in the Law” (in Family Law & Personal Injury 2016-20), "Best Lawyers in America” (U.S. News & World Report 2014-21), AAAA 2018 “President’s Award,” 2017 “Adoption Attorney of the Year” (Lawyers Monthly magazine), 2017 MRWBA Women of Achievement Award, 2016 Richmond NAWBO “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, 2015 Virginia State Bar Family Law Service award, "SuperLawyers" top lists, "Legal Elite" (Va Business) and numerous other awards, Colleen Marea Quinn is a partner and equity owner in the law firm of Locke & Quinn, Founder of the “Raising...
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Tara Brown
Midlothian, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning and Divorce
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Tara was born and raised in northern New Jersey where she worked full time to put herself through college and law school part time. She graduated from Rutgers School of Law in New Jersey with an academic award. While attending Rutgers Law School Tara served as facilitator of study groups in the minority student program, teaching assistant, and Editor of the Women’s Rights Law Reporter.
Tara is committed to protecting what matters most. Tara has been practicing family law, trust and estates, for six years. Her 18 years of negotiation experience, and ability to evaluate...
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Scott K. Maxwell
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
(804) 913-1771
7400 Beaufont Springs Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23225
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Attorney Scott Maxwell is an experienced attorney licensed to practice in Virginia, California, New York, and Connecticut (ret.). Attorney Maxwell's practice is focused on estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, residential real estate, and healthcare law.
Core Values
Compassionate representation of clients
Personalized attention
Prompt, open, and honest communication
Financially efficient representation
Meticulous attention to detail
Superb legal research
Admissions
Virginia
New York
California
Connecticut (retired)
Various Federal Courts
Education
St. John’s University School of Law, Queens, New York, Juris Doctor
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, B.A., Philosophy
Areas of Practice
Estate Planning (Forming Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.)
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Residential Real Estate
Healthcare Law
Awards and Honors
New York State Bar Association Professor William R. Ginsberg Memorial Essay...
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Jamie Leigh Allgood
Ashland, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Regent University School of Law
My practice consists primarily of family law matters. People entrenched in a family law case-maybe a divorce or custody battle- often find this to be one of the most challenging seasons of their life. They are best served by an attorney who is truly invested in them. I work closely with my clients in creating a strategy that achieves my client’s goals in the most efficient and practical way possible. I am a skilled negotiator and an effective litigator, utilizing both of these tactics as needed.
I graduated from Christopher Newport University with a B.A. in Political Science, and I graduated...
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James William Garrett
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
(804) 285-7900
7275 Glen Forest Drive
Forest Plaza II, Suite 310
Richmond, VA 23226
Estate Planning
University of Virginia School of Law
Jim Garrett is a Principal of Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. and has practiced law for over twenty years. Before narrowing his practice to estate planning, his practice areas included real estate, business law and consumer protection. Today Jim uses his knowledge and experience in real estate and business in the estate planning context, especially in the areas of business succession planning, charitable giving and asset protection strategies.
Jim believes that estate planning is not just for the benefit of the client, but also for the client’s surviving loved ones, valued charities and later generations of the client’s family. That...
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Alexander Hamilton Ayers
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
710 N Hamilton St
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23221
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Construction
Appalachian School of Law
Alexander was born and raised in the Richmond, VA area. He is an Eagle Scout and Member of the Order of the Arrow. Alexander attended the Virginia Military Institute on a lacrosse scholarship. After his Rat Year, Alexander transferred to Hampden Sydney College, where he graduated in 2002. Alexander worked as a law clerk for 3 years at Ayers & Stolte before attending Appalachian School of Law. He served as a law clerk for the Honorable John Alderman of Hanover Circuit Court in the Summer of 2007. Alexander graduated ASL with 112 hours of training in the theory, ethics and...
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Sharon B Ten
Ashland, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
University of Richmond School of Law
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Richard William Ferris
North Chesterfield, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(807) 767-1800
9327 Midlothian Turnpike
Suite 1J
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
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Jacqueline Sharman
Richmond, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Regent University School of Law
I represent clients in a variety of legal areas. I regularly represent clients all over the Richmond area and I often travel as far east as Virginia Beach, as far north as Spotsylvania, as far west as Charlottesville and as far South as Dinwiddie. I assist clients with obtaining and defending protective orders, uncontested and contested divorce, spousal support, child custody, visitation and support, pre-nuptial agreements, property settlement agreements, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, criminal defense, business formation and dissolution and general civil litigation.
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Sheryl Herndon
Glen Allen, VA Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning and Elder
University of Richmond School of Law
Sheryl Herndon is the owner and founder of Herndon Law, P.C., a client-centered firm that specializes in General Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate and Trust Administration, Fiduciary Services, Long-Term Care and Medicaid Planning, Guardianships and Conservatorships for Incapacitated Adults, Veterans Benefits, and representing clients in Involuntary Civil Commitment Proceedings.
A Richmond native, Sheryl received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech (GO HOKIES!) and graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law where she was a founding member of The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology, the world’s first law review to be published exclusively online. ...
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Cassie L. Baudean
Mechanicsville, VA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Employment and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Raised in Hanover, Virginia, Cassie completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in two years, majoring in both international studies and political science. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. Prior to establishing Baudean Law, Cassie clerked for the Honorable judges of Hanover Circuit Court, working closely with the judges and attorneys on a wide variety of legal issues. Cassie has dedicated her work towards helping clients navigate the legal process for a variety of situations. The majority of Cassie's practice is family law, including...