Our Attorneys

Sandra Smith adds significant skill and talent to our practice. Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), she offers clients exceptional legal assistance in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Asset Protection Planning, Special Needs Planning, Long-term Care Planning, and Veterans Benefits Planning.

Ms. Smith is a twenty year veteran of the United States Air Force. Her ongoing work with veterans in our community includes the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2014, Ms. Smith was honored as a member of the “Influential Women in Virginia” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Recognized for her service by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine, Ms. Smith has been named a Super Lawyer for her work in Elder Law for the years 2015-2019.

Admitted

• Virginia State Bar, 2000

Accredited

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney (#9723)

Education

• College of William & Mary School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2000
• William and Mary Law Review
• Moot Court
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Master of Aviation Management, 1979
• Purdue University: Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering

Memberships & Affiliations

• Special Needs Alliance
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Past Member, Board of Directors)
• Virginia Bar Association Elder Law Section
• Virginia State Bar Military Law Section
• I’Anson-Hoffman Inn of Court
• Virginia Beach Task Force on Aging (Past Chair)
• Commonwealth Community Trust (Past President, Board of Directors)
• American Business Women’s Association (Past National President)
• Society of Women Engineers