Our Team

“I love helping my clients learn about estate planning - the more questions, the better!”

Jennifer is devoted to establishing trust and peace of mind with each client relationship, with 12 years of experience as an estate planning attorney.

She provides clients with exceptional legal counsel in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, Tax Counsel, Contract Review, Business Entity Formation, Charitable Organizations, and Asset Protection. Jennifer assists individuals and families with leaving a lasting legacy by establishing estate plans that accomplish their personal and financial goals. She is committed to tailoring estate planning instruments to these goals and guides clients through the process of drafting last will and testaments, revocable trusts, financial powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and more advanced planning instruments.

Jennifer previously served as Chair of the Trusts and Estates section of the Virginia State Bar, and on the Board of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She has been recognized by Top Lawyers of Virginia (2019), Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia (2017-2018), Virginia’s Elite for Taxes, Estates, Trusts, Elder Law (2014, 2016-2017), Top Attorneys in Virginia Super Lawyer (2018-2020), Rising Star (2013-2017) and AVVO Client’s Choice Award (2015).

Jennifer is a native of Virginia Beach and has dedicated her entire legal career to assisting clients throughout the state of Virginia.

The University of Miami School of Law: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning

Regent University School of Law: Juris Doctor (J.D.)

The College of William And Mary: Bachelor of Arts

“You don’t have to face the probate process alone. I am here to help you and your family.”

Rachel focuses her practice on counseling estate and trust administration clients, as well as on estate planning for individuals and families. She has significant experience in the intricacies of income and estate tax law, and proficiently applies this knowledge to the areas of estate planning and administration.

Her representation of clients includes both fiduciaries and beneficiaries, the preparation of individual and fiduciary income tax returns, federal estate and gift tax returns, and advising regarding the disposition of family-owned real property and business entities. Rachel is passionate about ensuring both the proper and efficient administration of estate planning instruments and providing clients with practical solutions to complex circumstances.

Rachel volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association and is committed to raising awareness of the immense challenges faced by those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as their caregivers and families.

Rachel has lived in Virginia Beach for the past 10 years. She originally is from Roanoke, and after hitting a number of the major East Coast cities (Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia), she returned to Virginia to practice law.

Villanova University School of Law: Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Georgetown University: Bachelor of Arts

Follow Us