Trial-Tested Advocacy for Virginia Children, Families, & Businesses
Dedicated Guardian ad litem representation and strategic legal counsel for children, families, estates, and businesses across Central Virginia.
Practice Areas
Guardian ad Litem & Child Advocacy
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Representation: Child advocacy in JDR and Circuit Courts (abuse/neglect, custody disputes, foster care, entrustments).
Family Law & Domestic Relations: Divorce, child custody and visitation, support determination/modification, and property division.
Adoption & Guardianship: Stepparent/relative adoptions, parental rights termination, and minor/adult guardianship petitions.
Business & Contract Law
Business Formation & Governance: LLC and corporation formation, operating agreements, partnership structures, corporate governance, and annual filings.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Client agreements, vendor contracts, employment/independent contractor agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), and liability waivers.
Business Advisory & Risk Management: General counsel services for small businesses, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution.
Nonprofit & Exempt Organizations
Entity Formation & 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption: Incorporating nonstock corporations in Virginia and preparing IRS Form 1023/1023-EZ exemption applications.
Nonprofit Governance & Compliance: Drafting bylaws, conflict-of-interest policies, board governance oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Estate Planning & Administration
Wills & Revocable Trusts: Drafting comprehensive estate plans to protect assets and ensure seamless wealth transfer.
Incapacity Planning: Healthcare Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, and Living Wills / Advance Medical Directives.
Probate & Estate Administration: Assisting executors and personal representatives through Virginia probate and estate settlement.
Our Approach
Trial & Courtroom Experience
Active litigation background in Central Virginia JDR and General District dockets, with trial-ready evidence evaluation.
Medical & Trauma Record Analyzation
Insurance and Medical Administration education, with Level 1 Trauma Center and Prosecution experience analyzing complex medical, toxicology, and psychological records and evidence.
Grounded Personal Empathy
A mother of four, spouse to a 100% disabled combat veteran, business owner, and community leader bringing real-world understanding to every client matter.

