Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Chesapeake Area

Professional Background:After finishing my law degree, I went into practice for myself for several years, eventually forming a small firm. During this time I made many court appearances, trying cases in the General District Court, Circuit Court, Virginia Court of Appeals, State Corporation Commission, United States Equal Opportunity Commission, Social Security Administration and more. At Davis Law Group, I focus on family law as well as employment law. Our family law practice uses the Collaborative Divorce process, which helps families come to mutually beneficial agreements for distribution of assets and child custody through the process of mediation. Through my memberships with several levels of Collaborative professional organizations, I stay abreast of best practices and methods so that I can help our clients achieve the best results for their unique situation.. Life Influences:My parents and certain teachers were my biggest influencers in my life. My father’s mantra was “You can do anything you put your mind to.” I took that to heart and set high goals for myself because of the belief he instilled in me.. Favorite thing about my job:I love the daily opportunity to positively impact people’s lives.. In my spare time:I enjoy spending time with my children and helping them with their activities.

Our Firm handles a variety of Criminal and Traffic law issues, including the following: - Felonies. - Misdemeanors. - Sentence Modifications. - Bond Hearings. - Probation Violation Hearings. - Appeals. - Criminal Records Expungement. - DUI / DWI; reckless driving, speeding. - Divorces. - Child Custody and Visitation. Mr. Wegman is an aggressive, hard-charging, honest, passionate and compassionate lawyer. Clients know that when their lives and freedom are at stake, they want him to exhaust every means to protect or preserve their rights. Mr. Wegman goes the "extra mile." Mr. Wegman has practiced law for over twenty years, mostly in the criminal law area. He has served as a JAG Officer, where he has handled hundreds of criminal and administrative cases, and he has served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, where he has prosecuted such cases as fraud, theft and sexual assault. Surprisingly, Mr. Wegman has witnessed how little attention people pay to their selection of attorneys. People often assume all attorneys will perform the same, so they tend to go with the person who gives them the best price, or who has the best name recognition, or has practiced in the geographic area the longest. But how much is your freedom worth? If you have been charged with an offense, it would greatly benefit you to arrange a consulation at no cost. The unfortunate reality is that one's choice of attorney often means the difference between a conviction and an acquittal. Everyone knows people who have paid their attorneys a lot of money and gotten little in return. No attorney can or should guarantee an outcome, and if he or she does -- run the other way. An attorney's zealous advocacy, negotiating skills, and raw passion make a tremendous difference in the nature and/or duration of any imposed punishment. Preparation and attention-to-detail are the hallmark of an effective attorney. Obviously, knowledge of the law is crucial. Mr. Wegman strives to be the best prepared attorney in the courtroom. Post-trial matters, such as appeals, sentence modifications and probation violation hearings can be equally important in maximizing one's personal freedom. The attorney you hire to represent you should know the courts, the judges, and prosecutors. Only then can you can you get a fair assessment of what you face in court. As basic as this sounds, Mr. Wegman will also return your phone calls in a timely manner and keep you completely apprised of your case. He is one of only a handful of attorneys who will give you his cell phone number and encourage you to call any time day or night for emergencies, or just because you need peace-of-mind.

Originally from the Hampton Roads / Tidewater area. Carolyn grew up in Chesapeake and has lived in Virginia for her entire life. She specializes in Business and Estate Planning and founded Bedi Legal P.C. as a way to provide the Hampton Roads community with quality legal solutions in a more personal way.

Jessica Clark is a Spanish-speaking attorney focusing her practice in the areas of trust and estate administration and estate litigation, including beneficiary representation, guardian and conservatorships, fiduciary litigation, and estate disputes that arise during the course of administration.. Jessica has extensive general litigation experience in contract, business, and real estate litigation. She has experience advocating for her clients in both state and federal courts, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. Jessica has also assisted clients with their transactional and corporate law needs, working with individual and corporate clients to manage their relationships with business partners, customers, venders, and other third-parties.

I grew up in the Great Bridge section of Chesapeake. I attended Old Dominion University and Francis Marion University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I attend law school at the University of Richmond where I served as an intern with Legal Aid and the office of the Chesapeake Commonwealth's Attorney.  I have served on the board of the Autism Society of Tidewater since 2009 and am very active in the autism community.  I enjoy volunteering and spending time with my husband and four children.. I would be happy to help with your Estate Planning needs!

Everyone has a story. Each person’s story often includes an accumulation of finances (at least to some extent), knowledge, values and traditions, which always requires planning and sometimes requires protection. Sometimes attorneys and advisers call this an “estate.” I have built my practice around protecting client’s stories by all appropriate legal means that often overlap with real estate, business interests, finances, etc.. As a young father, and as a son, I know first-hand the importance of developing the right plan for your family because each one is different.. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me on an adventure with family, playing soccer, or just enjoying a good book.

Dominic P. Lascara is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. He graduated in 1986 from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary after receiving his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, in Business Administration in 1981 from Old Dominion University.. Dominic P. Lascara joined the law firm of Roy, Forehand, Laine and Dale, P.C. as an associate in the fall of 1986 after being admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He was admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1987. He became a partner of Roy, Larsen, Romm & Lascara, P. C. in 1992. In the spring of 2007, he made the choice to open a solo practice that would be his own expression of his commitment to serve his clients.. His practice is primarily in the areas of residential and commercial real estate and refinancing, business and corporate law, contract law, wills, trusts and the probate of estates and elder law.. Dominic P. Lascara has served his community as a member of the Great Bridge Kiwanis Club and was a distinguished Past-President and a recipient of the George F. Hixon Fellow Award. He was also an Introduction Leader for Landmark Education Corporation, a training and development company which offers cutting edge programs to individuals and businesses.He is a member of the Chesapeake Bar Association, and was a past member of the Virginia Real Estate Attorneys League and the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association and served on the Advisory Board of Directors for SouthTrust Bank before they merged with Wachovia Bank, N.A. in 2006.. Dominic has represented the Chesapeake Public School Board on several real estate issues and has served as anattorney reviewing commercial loans for Central Fidelity Bank. He also presently teaches real estate contract continuingeducation seminars for the Hampton Roads Realtors Association.. Dominic also enjoys traveling and is an active triathlete, which includes cycling, swimming and running. Dominic was an Introduction Leader and Introduction Leader Program Classroom Leader for Landmark Education Corporation, a leader and innovator in the field of training and development throughout the world. Feel free to ask him about that.

A lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Ryan Sawyer obtained his B.A. Degree in History from Old Dominion University and his J.D. Degree from Regent University School of Law.  He was licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia in October of 2013, and shortly thereafter formed his own practice that focused on Estate Planning, Civil and Business Transactions, and also some general practice.  After several months of working as a solo practitioner, Mr. Sawyer joined the Hartley Law Group as an associate focusing on Estate Planning and Civil Transactions.  He is also looking forward to helping grow those sides of the practice into more expansive areas that include Elder Law, Long Term Planning, and Medicaid practice.  While away from the office, Mr. Sawyer spends time with his family and is an avid fan of both the Barclay's Premier League and Spanish Primera Division soccer leagues.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Chesapeake and surrounding areas.