Attorney - Trusts & Estates

Located in Alexandria’s Old Town North, our established full-service law firm provides strategic legal counsel across a diverse range of practice areas. Committed to a client-focused approach, we prioritize practical solutions to resolve disputes efficiently while delivering strong advocacy when litigation is necessary. Our team of highly skilled attorneys views the practice of law as a privilege, remaining at the forefront of legal innovation to provide cutting-edge representation. Deeply embedded in the Northern Virginia legal community, we are dedicated to professional excellence and civic engagement, ensuring clients receive knowledgeable, results-driven counsel every step of the way.

Our Practice Areas Include:

• Family law
• Business and corporate law
• Civil litigation
• Criminal defense
• Estate planning
• Personal injury
• Employment law
• Bankruptcy
• Real estate law

• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
• Breakdown: Roughly 50% planning, 25% administration, 25% litiagtion (fiduciary, general estate, guardianship)
• Provide comprehensive advice on estate planning strategies, tax implications, and asset preservation.
• Assist clients through the probate process, including petition filings, court representation, and estate administration.
• Oversee estate and trust administration to ensure legal compliance and timely resolution.
• Communicate with clients clearly, explaining legal options and processes to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Offer strategic legal guidance on business formation, special needs planning, and asset protection.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement customized estate planning solutions.

Needed:

• Admission to the Virginia Bar (MD or DC is a plus)
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; an LLM in estate planning or tax law is strongly preferred, but not required
• A background in accounting or finance is a plus

You Should Know Some of the Following:

• Trusts & estates, including estate planning, probate, and trust administration
• Tax planning, strategy, asset protection, wealth protection, wealth transfer, business entites, filings
• Experience with federal estate tax returns and federal gift tax returns is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service