I cannot recommend Michael Blackburg at Blacksburg Law enough. Estate planning can be a daunting…read moreprocess, but Michael made it incredibly approachable. From our first meeting, he was warm, friendly, and genuinely willing to spend as much time as we needed to understand the details. What impressed us most was his ability to think through scenarios we hadn't even considered. He didn't just fill out forms; he really looked at our specific situation and helped us plan for 'what-ifs' that were completely off our radar. If you are looking for an attorney who is thorough, patient, and a pleasure to work with, look no further than Michael.

Michael Blackburg and teams attention to detail was amazing! Anytime we had questions regarding…read moreour Estate Planning one of his colleagues either Liz, Allyson or Stephanie were quick to respond. I highly recommend Michael Blackburn and team.

We completed our estate planning process with Jelena - she was clear, communicative, and explained…read moreevery step in excellent detail. Highly recommended!

TL;DR? Jelena's a fantastic attorney who provides patient and informative guidance as you work…read morethrough an estate plan together. I was on the lookout for a new attorney to help me update a prior estate plan after getting married last year, having found my previous attorney well-informed, but not as communicative and articulate/descriptive as I would have liked for the answers I was seeking. I came across Jelena and several other attorneys through my legal insurance network, and after having had an initial chat with them all, found it pretty easy to move forward with her, having appreciated how well she communicated her ideas and suggestions, as well as the particular guidance path she recommended. A few forms and meetings later, my plan was done and updated, and seemingly (to my untrained legal eye) much more comprehensive than my prior one. After everything is complete, she'll send you docs that are easy to update as needed, as well as detailed instructions for any next steps needed to finish documenting/setting up your estate. Overall, she's a great attorney to work with, who's well-informed and willing to explain whatever you have questions about, but also very honest about when she doesn't know the answer to something, which she'll also quickly research and follow up with you on: something far more preferable than a professional that'd just pretend to know everything. Highly recommend!

I cannot say enough good things about Samer and his team. They were able to resolve a long term…read morebusiness / real estate dispute I had going on for years fairly quickly and were so responsive every step of the way. Naeem, Kiana and Mouna were a pleasure to work with and helped with every step of the way. Samer is REALLY smart and I was so impressed with his ability to negotiate and protect my interests every step of the way. Highly recommended !

Very professional from start to finish. Needed advice, documents drawn up, and review documents…read morefrom another attorney. They alerted me to a potential issue of one document. So grateful they brought this to my attention! Highly recommend!! Even if you already have estate papers, it's a great idea to have them reviewed. So glad I did.

Our trust & estate lawyer retired and we had been looking for another T&E attorney. Luckily, one of…read moreour friends directed us to Connie. We reached out to Connie (I think we called her or submitted a request via her website ) and she responded promptly (she is busy so the initial Zoom meeting may take a couple of weeks). In any event, in all our interactions, Connie was responsive, practical, knowledgeable, efficient and just a lovely person (funny too). I should mention that my spouse and I had a short time frame to revise our revocable family trust (along with wills, advanced directives, and power of attorney) and Connie understood and met our time constraints. One night she sent a draft of the revised trust at 1:30 in the morning. If we reached out to her at 9 in the morning, she'd respond promptly as well (within a couple of hours if that). Connie also understood our questions/concerns and provided clear and concise responses (whether via Zoom or by email). We really appreciated Connie's thoughtfulness, diligence, and assistance. I have recommended Connie to our friends. Btw, Connie's fee structure is very reasonable for the services provided. She is also forthright and, if you ask her, she will just tell you, this is what my services will cost. I do feel the need to rebut the one bad review (JW's review). What a strange review. Why would you want an attorney to provide services in an area in which they lack expertise? To me, JW's review is evidence of Connie's honesty and, quite frankly, JW should be thanking Connie for being ethical (vs some charlatan that responds with pay me and I'll give you advice in an area I know nothing about). As an attorney, the law is complex. You do not want someone to give you advice in area in which they lack expertise (sort of like, you would not want an ophthalmologist to conduct your heart surgery--just saying). Anyhow, an example of Connie's expertise: I go, hey Connie, why did you include this language, seems to limit protection against a wayward trustee who, in theory, could steal the assets of the trust (she gave a precise and clear answer). I do actively dislike critical reviews that are baseless. My personal experience with Connie was excellent. My spouse thought so too.

Connie is well versed in estate planning and helped us to update our old trust. She is straight to…read morethe point educating us on the complex language used in estate planning documents. Her fee structure is reasonable and she quickly gets the job done. She replies quickly to our emails and offers a free consultation to boot. Everything can be done remotely via zoom meetings and the only time we needed to go into the office was to sign the final documents. Connie is trusted and recommended!

Years ago, I faced an extremely difficulty situation. My last parent had passed away and left our…read moreestate in the hands of a predatory trustee, whom we misguidedly trusted until it was too late. In the midst of my heartbreak and trauma of losing my mother, I had to also defend my disabled sister from losing the family home our parents had intended for her. In my bleakest hour, I sought attorney referrals from friends, associates, the Bar Association, and anyone who would listen. I met with half dozen attorneys, who ranged from skilled but unconcerned, to concerned but unimpressive-- most of whom offered little hope for my situation. That all changed when I met Emilie Calhoun. After our first consultation, she had a firm grasp of my case, provided clear options before demanding any retainer, displayed trustworthy concern and extreme competence. I was immediately impressed that she always remembered every minute detail of my case, upon each visit, which is always an appreciated relief when dealing with legal matters. Ms. Calhoun represented us skillfully, and with favorable results. I can't recommend her enough, and can only say that to have her on your side is a blessing indeed.

I work for Emilie Calhoun, owner of Fiduciary Law Attorney. I have been in the legal profession…read moresince 1978 and have worked for attorneys in their capacity as partners of large law firms, solo practitioners, corporate counsel, chief clerks and judges. I can count on one hand, however, the people I have met that constitute wonderful mentors, show a passion for the law, and are just all around good people. The definition of a fiduciary duty is this: the highest standard of care at either equity or law. A fiduciary is expected to be extremely loyal to the person to whom (s)he owes the duty (the "principal") and must not put his/her personal interests before the duty, and must not profit from this position as a fiduciary, unless the principal consents. Ms. Calhoun lives up to this definition and indeed walks the walk. I have seen her burn the candle at both ends to work for clients that cannot afford to pay for her services (more often than not) and she operates with the zeal, passion, temerity and compassion that supersedes even this definition. Personally, I am lucky to work for someone that I both admire and serves me as a mentor.

I had a great experience setting up a trust with Von Rock. The system that they employ is…read morestructured and you are given a time line to complete each section of the process. I found this very helpful as everything was laid out very logically and easy to follow. I found both the attorney that I was assigned, Jubilee , and the office staff clear and helpful. Also the fee was laid out at the start of the first meeting , so there were no surprises. I have recommended this firm to 2 of my friends so far. Very pleased.

I was referred to Lauren by a friend as I'm in the market for a new tax preparer. I tried…read morecontacting her several times by phone and email but I never received a response back. Very unprofessional. I would definitely recommend going somewhere else.

I have been working with Lauren Kusumoto Law Office for many years now and have full confidence in…read morethe services that she and her staff provide for me. I feel that they leave "no stone unturned" when it comes to handling my affairs. It helps that she does not talk over my head and she explains everything I ask about (somethings I don't ask about) about a very clear way, but nonetheless, points out the things that I NEED to know. I helps also that Lauren is mellow, approachable, and does not pull the attitude that some J.D.'s do. At this point, I cannot imagine anyone other than Lauren handling my affairs.

They make creating your Trust a breeze! They were very fast to respond with my inquiry. The team of…read moreattorneys conducted themselves in a very professional manner. They were also very friendly and took time the time to understand our situation. Since then I have been recommending them to all of my family and friends for their superior services!

From start to finish, I had a great experience with Summerall Law. They were responsive and…read moreexplained everything clearly. They patiently answered all my questions. I really felt like I was in good hands. Best of all, they were AFFORDABLE. Amazing service for the cost. I'm sticking with them for all my estate needs.

I retained Biddle Law for a complex estate litigation matter. Thanks to Alex Biddle's outstanding…read morelegal work, we fully prevailed. If you have a probate litigation or estate matter, or need a will crafted or trust created, you simply can't do better than Biddle Law. They are engaged, attentive, and friendly. Most importantly - they know the law!

If I could give Alex a zillion, a billion, a trillion stars I would…read more Trusts and will are never easy or pleasant but Alex was so knowledgeable and cool that it made the experience stress free and painless. Before I went to Alex I must have considered and consulted 5 other lawyers who gave me the run around or wouldn't fight for our trust since it was a revision. Alex took the time and effort to answer my questions and meet with me time and again to get it done perfectly. He can be reached in person or via email and is just 100% legitimate and awesome. I can't thank him enough for all his help in helping us with the trust and will we had to amend. Muchas gracias!! Merci beaucoup!! I can't say it in enough languages. Thanks Alex!

Incredibly prompt on following up with me. Matt gave very helpful guidance on a former employer and…read morehelped answer a number of questions that I had, which helped me figure out my next steps. Would recommend!

I just wanted to thank both of them for being professional and reliable attorneys. Always got in…read morecontact with them and straight forward with me. One the best decision I ever made. I'll 100% recommend & refer them to anyone who has questions or needs advice on certain matters.