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Best Lawyers in Virginia, United States for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
R. Peyton Mahaffey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. R. Peyton practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized R. Peyton Mahaffey since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which R. Peyton Mahaffey is held by other lawyers.
With over a decade of experience, including ten years at Hook Law Center, P.C., Shannon has developed a significant presence in elder law and special needs planning. Her practice addresses issues related to aging and disability, spanning from basic estate planning to advanced long-term care asset protection strategies. Shannon works with clients on a range of matters, including guardianships, conservatorships, complex estate administration, and comprehensive estate plan development, offering ...
Nathan R. Olansen is the Managing Shareholder in the law firm of Midgett Preti Olansen. His practice is focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, IRS and state and local tax audit and tax collection cases, as well as individual and entity tax planning, asset protection and a variety of related transactional matters such as business succession planning, business entity start-ups and tax planning for divorce. Nathan has extensive experience in drafting and implementing all t...
Bob Scully is a Member based in the Alexandria office, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Service Group. His practice focuses on complex business tort, trusts and estates, construction, real property and intellectual property litigation. He has 35 years of trial experience in federal and state courts of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Virginia C. Haizlip is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Elder Law, Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Virginia C. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Virginia C. Haizlip since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional rega...
Kathryn C. Swain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kathryn C. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn C. Swain since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kathryn C. Swain is held by other la...
Xue F. Connelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Xue F. practices law in Alexandria, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Xue F. Connelly since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which...
Caitlyn M. Bender is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law, Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Caitlyn M. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Caitlyn M. Bender since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Caitlyn M. Bender is held by other lawyers.
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