This firm was recommended to me by my financial advisor to help me set up an advanced estate plan…read morein the event something happens to me for my young daughter and a trust for her to ensure my assets would be able to support her and provide for her lifestyle, education, travel, etc. expenses far into the future. It's something I've wanted to do for a while but had been putting off bc it's intimidating. Melissa Moser was recommended to me. Email correspondence was prompt initially and my first appointment went very well. I liked that they have a package plan for a trust that includes multiple things and was ultimately provided to me in a full binder package with everything tabbed (with definitions and instructions) set up so it's easy should someone have to use it in the event of my untimely death or incapacitation. After our one-hour consult, I was given some paperwork to fill out for them as far as assets, accounts, possessions, etc. and signed a contract fairly quickly and paid my half deposit (remainder due upon delivery of documents/binder). Melissa and I had about a 2-3 hour meeting one afternoon where we really sat down and went through all my assets, my plans for the future for my daughter, and how to structure my trust in such a way that it will still provide guidance and influence for my daughter where I can still have a way to instill some values in her if I were to no longer be here to parent her. We included education, health, travel, and additional benefits for her until she's around 40. Incentivizing things like foreign travel abroad, higher education, marrying later, health and wellness... etc. Melissa was a great partner in working through those things and providing some guidance and examples as well as steering the conversation and leading me to the goals I wanted. Yesterday I arrived and the team was well-prepared and had all my documents ready to go - I signed in front of witnesses/notaries and they quickly made scans/copies and had my binder ready to go. I feel much better now that I have everything lined up for my very young daughter so she will be well provided for and I will still be able to look out for her if the worst and unexpected happened. Additionally, I now have a will, a durable power of attorney, and advanced medical directives outlining my wishes. This sort of thing is unpleasant, but something you need to think about as you get older. My grandmother died with no will with 5 adult children from two marriages and it was a nightmare. I don't want to leave that for my family. Working with this firm was exceptionally easy and the comprehensive binder they provided will walk my loved ones through everything they need to know if I were no longer here and they won't have to guess what my wishes are, they're clearly laid out. Melissa was excellent and I highly recommend her and her team.

Stephanie Smith and her team are professional in every sense of the word. I would highly recommend…read moreher for family and estate planning as well as real estate transactions.

The knowledge and ease of working with the attorneys and staff really made difficult tasks more…read moremanageable. I am grateful that I trusted them to handle what I couldn't. I feel I was communicated in an honest and direct manner. Questions were answered in an appropriate timeframe. Other friends have had the same interactions. It is disheartening that these reviews don't reflect that.

Stay away from Bradley Brickhouse and the firm he works for. I hired him for a case and after…read moreretaining him, his demeanor quickly changed. Rude, dishonest, and fabricated false billing. Save yourself and stay away from him and his firm.

We have used Jones, Walker and Lake for two real estate purchases in Virginia Beach. We were so…read morehappy with their service after the first purchase in 2023 we used them again for the second purchase in 2024. They provided exceptional professional services for both purchases. They were very responsive to any communications and we could not be more pleased with how they handled our real estate deals.

One word - Professional! We used Jones, Walker, and Lake for the closing on our new home and I'm…read morebeyond glad that we did. The office was easy to find and upon entering we were greeted with smiles. They are A1 in customer service. If you're in the market for a real estate lawyer, look no further. I will be using them in the future in selling my condo.

I have been overwhelmed since 2016 trying to prove to the VA that my sleep apnea was service…read moreconnected. After several denial's and high anxiety I turned to MSRB for help. I received my first call from Heather and from that point until today she has been a godsend. Heather is a true professional and now a new friend. Her caring about my struggles and her devotion to helping veterans is unmatched by anyone working in her field. She and the entire MSRB staff are true professionals and I'm here to tell everyone not to guess and hope you get the best law firm available. I am posting this in hopes you will reach out to MSRB and end your search struggles . God Bless Heather and MSRB.

A group of fine folks to work with. Vicki Sullivan was absolutely amazing from start to finish.read more

I used Hunter Hanger about 10 years ago when I sold my townhome for sale by owner and we needed…read morebasic real estate sale paperwork drawn up. He was super easygoing and friendly and we bonded over having both gone to JMU! Go Dukes! Fast forward - 10 years later I came back to sell my custom built home to move into a new home and I chose them for my closing agents. They made it super easy - they're now in a snazzy new contemporary building at the Oceanfront with plenty of parking and a crisp, clean feel. I received a friendly confirmation email and some documents to easily sign via docusign when I hired them. Then, my paralegal, Debra, emailed and kept in touch with me in the month leading up to my closing. When the big day finally came, we scheduled a time for me to come in and sign the paperwork. The gals at the front desk greeted me immediately and showed me into a small conference room. My closing lawyer, Lindsey, came in right on time and had all the paperwork ready to go. She easily and quickly walked me through every document and made it super easy for me to sign away my baby (sad face). All in all - as a seller - I was there for about 10 minutes! Documents are always easier when you are selling. I'll continue to use this firm for my real estate needs and highly recommend them.

I have been a long-standing Realtor aligned with Hanger Law for roughly 5 years. I've always…read moreconducted my real estate transactions, rental evictions and any other real estate related matter with the firm without question. When I needed to file legal motions against a builder of a personal construction venture, they were my go to without question. This cased spanned a couple years ending in a recent settlement agreement. Legally, I feel confident that the proper motions were followed and done correctly. However, questionable billing, mediocre communication at best in hindsight when it came to personal interaction, and complete disregard of client requests made this experience very difficult, especially as this came at a personal cost to address without trusted resolution. My concerns were escalated to the partners, however, in combination of my direct representation and overall firm response, my concerns were either dismissed and/or not resolved, or in reciept of what I felt to be a patronizing CYA email that only added additional frustration to the underlying issues. As a long-standing client of Hanger Law, not that I felt I needed special treatment/etc..., however, I did expect a suitable level of professionalism to understand the issues taking place to collectively work together to resolve, and it simply did not materialize. Please do your due diligence with this this firm to ensure they will be the right fit for your real estate needs. 5 years is a long time to be aligned with an entity like this, and although it has not been a waste, it's more disappointing than anything else. I am now seeking a new firm that will provide a level of professionalism to address both positive and negative circumstances when tabled, and a sense of appreciation and care when handling all of my referral business. ​​​

The highest integrity. Effective, dynamic lawyer who cared for people, and through his skill in…read morethe courtroom, saved many

Top-notch professionalism, experience, and advocacy from Mr. Janelle. He was undoubtedly in my…read more'corner' and always provided superb guidance, advice, and representation.​ Clearly understands and navigates through legal matters ensuring his clients are well-informed, prepared, and realistic in expectations regarding outcomes. THIS is the firm you retain when you want representation that puts you and the law as their top priority.

Mr.Jankell did an excellent job for me and my grandson.. of course, I'm using him again...read more

My husband and I moved to Williamsburg, VA in 2015 from Northern Virginia. We are an older couple…read morein mid 70's and early 80's. 2 years ago we finally decided it was time to put our estate in Trust. We attended several talks from local estate planners. Met with 2 local firms that have excellent repetitions. After all this we finally met with Trey Parker and Victoria Bowling at Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates. My husband (who practiced law until he retired) and I finally found our law firm and lawyers we felt would represent us in every way we needed. They instructed us through the process. Every question and concern we had was met with clear and helpful responses. They guided us through what we needed to know about creating a Trust, what we needed to consider about our estate, discussed our future and our family needs. We learned to follow and trust their suggestions. We hired them. There was an agreed upon cost and it was clear what we would receive in return. We occasionally have questions regarding how to handle certain things, we always receiving a response to our emails. Most recently we were considering hiring a financial adviser firm which we didn't feel quite comfortable about using. We received information that gave us options to consider. With the most recent stock market decline we are again pleased we had their recommendations. I know Trey and Victoria are always there for us now and as we age. Their age, professional knowledge and honesty brings comfort to my husband and me. I was disappointed to see a one star review and felt I needed to share my thoughts about our experience.

From the owner: Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC is a Virginia law firm practicing in Estate Planning &…read moreAdministration, Elder Law, Business Law & Trustee Services.