Top Wills Lawyers Near Me in Fairfax Area

Since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar, Molly Garrett's practice has focused solely on estate planning and administration, domestic relations, and family law matters. Ms. Garrett represents clients in the Circuit Courts and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts in the Northern Virginia area.. On the estate planning side, Ms. Garrett has extensive experience in estate planning, including preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, special needs trusts and the like as well as more complex estate planning for high asset families including Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT), Residence Trusts, Charitable Remainder UniTrusts (CRUT) and Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLAT). She also has assisted families in handling guardianship and conservatorship matters.. Ms. Garrett is a graduate of George Mason University and received her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law, in White Plains, New York. She is admitted to practice law in Virginia and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Ms. Garrett is an active member of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA),the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), the Fairfax County Bar Association, the Alexandria Bar Association and the Virginia Women's Attorneys Association (where she is the past President of the Northern Virginia Chapter 2016-2017 and previously served as Secretary and Judicial Chair for many years). She previously served as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. She is a Top Lawyer according to the Washingtonian Magazine and Nothern Virginia Magazine.. In 2016, Ms. Garrett was inducted as member of Ten Leaders - Matrimonial and Divorce Law, Age 45 & Under. Ms. Garrett has also been included in the Top 50 Women Virginia Super Lawyers List and has been designated as a Top Rated Attorney in Super Lawyers® every year since 2014.. Ms. Garrett has authored many articles including those which have been published in the Virginia Family Law Quarterly published by the Family Law Section of Virginia State Bar, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and Fairfax Woman Magazine.. Ms. Garrett has organized, prepared and hosted Continuing Legal Education classes for many organizations including the Fairfax Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. Ms. Garrett is a member of the Old Dominion Boat Club in the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Richard E. Phillips is an Associate Attorney at PJI Law. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from James Madison University, Mr. Phillips obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the George Mason University School of Law. He is currently admitted to practice in all Virginia state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Mr. Phillips specializes in estate planning and estate administration law. Whether clients choose to create estate plans based on a Revocable Living Trust or a Last Will & Testament, he makes sure each client’s estate plan is customized to that particular client’s needs and family situation. Mr. Phillips has conducted hundreds of speaking engagements to the general public about the benefits of proper estate planning for families. He has also lectured on estate planning topics to lawyers, accountants, tax professionals, and people walking by his favorite park bench.. In addition to his extensive estate planning experience, Mr. Phillips has represented clients in business litigation and transactional matters, and in small business planning. Among the highlights of his career is his participation in the investigation of suspicious claims and identities related to the BP oil spill claims process.

Rebecca Geller is President/CEO of The Geller Law Group. She is a seasoned lawyer committed to providing affordable, high-quality legal services to businesses and families. In April 2015, The Washingtonian Magazine selected Rebecca as a “person we would like to have dinner with.” She has been in numerous tv interviews such as MSNBC Your Small Business and the Washington Business Report program to offer legal advice to entrepreneurs. Well known for her legal experience and activism, Rebecca was selected as a 2015 Rising Star Super Lawyer and was recognized by the Washington Post magazine for this award. In 2015, was interviewed by a multitude of news outlets including the WTOP Radio and The Washington Post for her leadership in drafting and successfully passing Virginia legislation that now makes it legal for a woman to breastfeed a child in public places. Rebecca is involved in the community as a lawyer and activist and regularly gives speeches and presentations to organizations and groups about legal issues impacting families, individuals, and business owners.. Before launching her own law firm in 2011, Rebecca worked as a corporate lawyer at a major international law firm representing Fortune 500 companies. Her experience is varied, including work with wills/trusts, corporate, trademark, family law, litigation, housing, political law, telecommunications, employment, and non-profits. Rebecca’s clients include families, individuals and businesses from all walks of life. She has vast experience working with businesses from all industries including restaurants, technology companies, internet start-ups, health and wellness businesses, medical practices, landscaping and home construction contractors, family care providers, media and communications firms, government contractors, mortgage companies, financial advisors, entertainment personalities, and everything in between.

Ms. Skiba-Rokosky has been licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2006, and has been practicing family law the entire time.  Even prior to beginning law school, she worked in family law, serving as a paralegal for a small law office in Massachusetts.  Throughout her legal career, Kimberly has dedicated herself to providing zealous representation for, and outstanding customer service to, her family law and estate clients.

Melinda provides holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to individuals, families, and business owners. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on probate and estate and trust administration, and serves as a technical expert on estate and trust litigation matters.. Melinda has over 25 years of experience in the estates and trusts area, and brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law practice, Big Four accounting firms, and private banking/trust services. With her focus on advising clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection, business succession and pre-sale planning and charitable giving, Melinda pursues her passion for helping clients and their families successfully navigate the process to protect and preserve their wealth.. McCandlish Lillard, P.C. has been providing creative legal advice and advocacy to meet the legal needs of businesses and individuals for more than a century. The firm provides legal services in the following practice areas: Business, Elder Law/Special Needs, Family Law / Domestic Relations, Health Care, Information Technology, Litigation, Real Estate, Taxation, and Wills, Trusts and Estates.

Evan Farr is widely recognized as one of the leading Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys in Virginia and one of the foremost experts in the Country in the field of Medicaid Asset Protection and related Trusts.  Evan is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (through the National Elder Law Foundatio) and a Member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners through the the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Evan's firm is dedicated to helping protect seniors and their families by preserving dignity, quality of life, and financial security. Evan is also a 3-time National Best Selling Author. Evan is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, has been named one of America's Premiere Experts, and has been named by SuperLawyers.com as one of the top 5% of Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys in Virginia every year since 2007, and in the Washington, DC Metro Area every year since 2008. In 2011, Evan was named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top attorneys in the DC Metropolitan area, by Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the top attorneys in the Northern Virginia area, and by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top attorneys in the country.. Evan is a nationally renowned author and frequent educator of attorneys across the U.S. As an expert to the experts, Evan has educated tens of thousands of attorneys across the country through speaking and writing for organizations such as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA), the National Business Institute (NBI), the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA), the Virginia Bar Association (VBA), Virginia Continuing Legal Education (Virginia CLE) , and the District of Columbia Bar Association. In addition to his Best-Selling books: Protect and Defend, The Nursing Home Survival Guide, How to Protect Your Assets from Probate and Long-Term Care, Evan has published dozens of articles that have appeared in the popular press, and numerous scholarly publications for the legal profession, including two legal treatises published by and available through ALI-ABA: Planning and Defending Asset Protection Trusts and Trusts for Senior Citizens.. --. Virginia has no procedure for approving certifying organizations.

Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), Elizabeth has demonstrated her expertise in elder law and special needs law for nearly 20 years. Elizabeth focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, guardianships, and the administration of estates. She provides experience, compassion and a meticulous attention to details in all of her work. This includes the drafting of trusts (including special needs trusts, pet trusts, trusts to minimize income taxes and capital gains), wills, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney (also known as advance medical directives), and other succession planning documents. Elizabeth has the experience to find solutions to each client’s individual needs rather than simply using forms or other “boiler plate” materials. She has developed a reputation among her peers in the legal community as the “go to” person in the areas of elder law and special needs planning.. In addition, Elizabeth is a member of the Special Needs Alliance – an invitation-only nationwide attorney organization. She is a Past-President and the 2011 recipient of the “Outstanding Member” award of the Virginia chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA); a member of NAELA’s invitation-only Council of Advanced Practitioners; and former co-chair of three different sections of the Fairfax County Bar Association. She is a current member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and sits on the Board of Directors of Brain Injury Services.. Her other accolades include: AV® Preeminent™ ranking by Martindale-Hubbell and a “Superb” rating on AVVO. Elizabeth has been listed in Best Lawyers of America each year since 2012, an honor given to only 5% of attorneys; a recipient of the Influential Women of Virginia class of 2012; a SuperLawyer in Elder Law for Virginia and Washington, D.C. each year since 2009. Named in Washingtonian Magazine among the top elder law attorneys in the Washington, D.C. area since 2009; and listed in Northern Virginia Magazine among the top elder law attorneys in the Northern Virginia area since 2011. Additionally, in 2015 Elizabeth was recognized by her legal peers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Elder Law for Metropolitan DC in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Lawyers – 2015” guide.. The award she is most proud of is the “Legal Assistance Distinguished Service Award” from the American Bar Association for helping victims of the September 11 attacks.. Quoted in such publications as MSN Money and The Washington Post, Elizabeth provides frequent educational seminars for the public and helps fellow attorneys hone their skills by teaching Continuing Legal Education classes (CLE).. Elizabeth Gray has been practicing law since 1996. She is a member of the bar of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Rather than going to a typical law school, Liz is a Virginia “law reader.” Under the law reader program, the student apprentices with an attorney under the guidelines issued by the Virginia Supreme Court and at the end of the program the student is eligible to take the Virginia Bar Examination. This unique way of obtaining her legal education has given her a down to earth attitude and an approachable style.. When she is not working, you can find Elizabeth watching her teenage son play soccer, reading, jogging, or just spending time with her family – her son, husband, and their beloved Weimaraner, Casper. A little-known fact: Elizabeth is a former professional violinist, having played with the Binghamton Symphony Orchestra and the Binghamton Pops.

Benjamin Griffitts is a Northern Virginia native who has spent the past 14 years representing individuals charged with criminal and traffic offenses in Manassas and throughout Virginia. He appears in courts across Prince William County, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Fairfax, handling every type of case—from homicides and serious sexual offenses to drug, theft and violent crimes, as well as misdemeanors and traffic infractions. Mr. Griffitts is known for his diligent, zealous advocacy and his thorough knowledge of Virginia’s court systems—which he uses to his clients’ advantage in every matter.

Adrian is a graduate of Marymount University and received his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Adrian gained invaluable litigation experience handing all aspects of family law matters from divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation and support cases. Adrian’s trial advocacy as lead counsel has been successful in both jury and bench trials. Adrian prides himself on being able to understand his clients’ goals, being responsive to their needs and helping clients achieve their goals.. Adrian was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2007 and the bar of the District of Columbia in 2008. He is also an active member of the Prince William County Bar Association where he has presented CLE’s on Protective Orders and Uncontested Divorces. Additionally Adrian has served on the pro bono committee and mentor for the Beat the Odds Program.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.