Gorham Sharpless Clark

Gorham Sharpless Clark

also known as Rory Clark, The Legacy Elder Law Center

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Elder law Lawyer at Leesburg, VA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

108 South St S.E., Suite 212, Leesburg, VA

About Gorham

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Elder Law 95%

Medicaid and Veteran's Asset Protection Planning, Advocacy, Disability and Supplemental Needs Benefits Planning

39 years

95%
Estate Planning 5%

Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts, Estate Taxation Planning, Advance Medical Directives, Guardianships, Probate and Trust Administration

39 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-650 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 38 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Legacy Elder Law Center

108 South St S.E., Suite 212, Leesburg, VA, 20175

Legacy Elder Law

4410 East Claiborne St, Suite 334, Hampton, VA, 23666

Legacy Elder Law

969 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Legacy Elder Law

6802 Paragon Place, Suite 410, Richmond, VA, 23230

Legacy Elder Law

2700 Neabsco Common Place, Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA, 22191

Legacy Elder Law

199 East Montgomery Ave, Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Gorham Sharpless Clark's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by J | November 20, 2013 | Estate Planning

My best business relationship

I have worked with Rory Clark for more than 3 years to resolve multiple matters that include estate planning, commercial real estate and business contracts. Mr. Clark has a superior command of the law relative to these matters, knowledge of the jurisdictions involved and defined effective strategies ...that resolved the matters with unexpected speed and affordability. His sense of fairness minimized the opposition's "fight". His professionalism in contested matters has helped me preserve business relationships when possible. The Business Contract work resulted in my capturing and retaining more profits without exceeding the standards of my market. I am pleased to recommend Mr. Clark and his Associates to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by FM | August 01, 2011 | Real Estate

An excellent attorney who is sensitive to your needs

Over the past three and a half years, Rory has assisted my wife and me on a broad range of personal, legal issues. In our first experience with him, we were being strong-armed by a big developer on a complex real estate purchase. After going through two other law firms that failed to adequately rep...resent us, Rory established a rapport with the other side and closed the deal. Having owned several businesses, I have dealt with over thirty lawyers and consider Rory to be one of the finest. He has a unique ability to understand both the legal and emotional dynamics of the negotiation and litigation processes. It is comforting to know that I can always rely on Rory should any issues arise.

Posted by Charles | March 02, 2011 | Estate Planning

Review of Gorham Clark's Legal Firm

I have had the pleasure of Gorham (Rory) Clark's counsel for 15 years now. Initially for wills and estate planning, but eventually for the purpose of incorporating my business. Rory is professional and knowledgeable. His high standard for ethics and service are unmatched. I have recommended him to ot...hers on numerous occassions and without any hesitation, and will continue to do so.

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Gorham Sharpless Clark's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Allen

Elder law lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of being law partners with Rory for 3 years, and have the utmost respect for him as a lawyer and as a person. Rory does not stop until he has exceeded his client's needs and expectations. In fact, I have gone to Rory with my family's own personal estate planning issues."

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Deborah Johnson Wilson

Elder law lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an asset to the community."

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Andrew Meyer

Elder law lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Evans

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear from Mr. Clark's answers on Avvo that he is very knowledgeable in the area of estate planning and able to guide his clients in the right direction for their needs. He has a superb rating on Avvo which demonstrates his ability to work with clients to meet their desires."

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Christopher Larson

Tax lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Qualified Master Counselor in Trust and Estates, Virginia Law Foundation

2014

Washington DC Area's Top Rated Lawyers, ALM

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Jefferson Scholar, Jefferson Educational Foundation

N/A

Westmoreland Davis Scholar, Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founder, The Legacy Elder Law Center

2010 - Present

Escheator for the 20th Judicial Circuit, Commonwealth of Virginia

2005 - Present

President, The Clark Law Firm

2005 - Present

Vice-Chairman, Loudoun County Board of Zoning Appeals

2021 - 2022

Director and Committee Co-Chairman, Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2012 - 2016

President and Chairman, George C. Marshall International Center, Inc.

2008 - 2015

Chairman, Planned Giving Ministry, St. James Episcopal Church

2006 - 2012

Treasurer, George C. Marshall International Center, Inc.

1992 - 2004

Managing Partner, Foust & Clark, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Catoctin Estate Planning Council

Member

2014 - Present

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Member

2014 - Present

Elder Care Education Council

Founder

2014 - Present

WealthCounsel

member

2013 - Present

Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2013 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2013 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2005 - Present

Loudoun County Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2022

Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Board Member

1986 - 1987

American Bar Association

Chairman, LSD

1985 - 1986

American Bar Assoication

Governor, LSD

Sample of Legal Cases

Salvatore Palumbo v. Joan Palumbo et. al.

Rulings in favor of our client on all issues.

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Education

1987

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Virginia

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

Dad Couldn't Remember How to Get Home.

Medicaid Asset Protection Planning

2013

Collaboration of Transactional and Litigation Attorneys in Their Practices

Lawyer Cooperation

2012

Processing the Estate - Enrolled Agents and Lawyers Working Together

Estate Administration

2011

What Caregivers need to know, II

Tax and Estate Planning Issues

2011

What Caregivers Need to Know

Legal Issues facing aging parents and their caregivers

2011

How to Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations in Compliance Maintaining Status and Unrelated Business Income

2011

Enrolled Agent Seminar

The Life of an Estate

2010

Member Information Seminar

Asset Protection and Premises Liability

2010

Law School Course on Lawyering

Lawyering and Work/Life Balance

2010

Building a Team for Survival

Liability, Liability, Liability: How to recognize it and minimize it.

2009

Historic Restoration & Tax Credits: A Seminar

Virginia and Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits

2009

Historic Preservation Issue Day

Historic Preservation Credits for Nonprofits

Publications

2011

How to Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations in Compliance Maintaining Tax Exempt Status

Languages

English

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