$ 200-650 per hour
also known as Rory Clark, The Legacy Elder Law Center
A native of Virginia with deep roots in his community, Rory has more than 30 years’
experience practicing elder law, estate planning, asset protection, Medicaid planning,
veterans' affairs, and special needs planning. Through his personal journey, Rory not only
understands the complex legal issues involved as a professional but also the intense
emotional issues as a caregiver.
Since 2000, he has held an “AV® Preeminent™″ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell,
meaning he is nationally recognized as a lawyer with the highest levels of skill and integrity
and has reached the height of professional excellence. Rory has also earned an “AVVO
Superb” rating of “10 out of 10.”
Additionally, Rory is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution
of claims for veterans benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He is
admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.
In 2019, Rory authored The Family Estate Planning and Elder Law Guide. Rory is sought
after as a frequent public speaker on issues of elder law, special needs, and taxation.
A longtime resident of Loudoun County, Rory was re-appointed Vice Chairman of the
Loudoun County Zoning Board of Appeals in 2020 after many years of serving on the Board.
A member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), in 2021, Rory was
elected to the Board of Director for the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA)
where he serves as Chair of the Member Relations and Communications Committee.
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$ 200-650 per hour
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108 South St S.E., Suite 212, Leesburg, VA, 20175
4410 East Claiborne St, Suite 334, Hampton, VA, 23666
969 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
6802 Paragon Place, Suite 410, Richmond, VA, 23230
2700 Neabsco Common Place, Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA, 22191
199 East Montgomery Ave, Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850
8 Client Reviews
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Posted by Pat | January 20, 2014 | Elder Law
Meets clients' needs, exceeds expectations, hard working and ethical
I have retained Rory Clark several times over the past five years. His knowledge of contracts, non-profit law and elder care law is superior. His advice on issues involved in assisted living and nursing home care, Medicaid, estate planning and trust administration is invaluable. Rory listens to his ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2011 | Business
I really recommend Rory Clark
Rory helped me buy my business 13 years ago and he has been by my side ever since. Resolving disputes, writing policies and contracts, collecting money owed, handling trademark and copyright issues and counseling me on how to grow in good times and survive in tough times, there is no way my business...
"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."
"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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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
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Jefferson Scholar, Jefferson Educational Foundation
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Westmoreland Davis Scholar, Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation
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.
2014 - Present
Catoctin Estate Planning CouncilMember
2014 - Present
National Association of Estate Planners and CouncilsMember
2014 - Present
Elder Care Education CouncilFounder
2014 - Present
WealthCounselmember
2013 - Present
Virginia Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2013 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2013 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2005 - Present
Loudoun County Bar AssociationMember
2021 - 2022
Virginia Academy of Elder Law AttorneysBoard Member
1986 - 1987
American Bar AssociationChairman, LSD
1985 - 1986
American Bar AssoicationGovernor, LSD
Rulings in favor of our client on all issues.
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA
2014
Medicaid Asset Protection Planning
2013
Lawyer Cooperation
2012
Estate Administration
2011
Tax and Estate Planning Issues
2011
Legal Issues facing aging parents and their caregivers
2011
2011
The Life of an Estate
2010
Asset Protection and Premises Liability
2010
Lawyering and Work/Life Balance
2010
Liability, Liability, Liability: How to recognize it and minimize it.
2009
Virginia and Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits
2009
Historic Preservation Credits for Nonprofits
2011
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
I have power of attorney over one of my parents, this includes medical financial, everything.
24 Apr 2021
Seeking advice on Revoking a POA whose agent is out of town. Also seeking advice on rewriting of a WILL and concerns Elder Law.
25 Apr 2021
Can I get my dad a power of attorney?
25 Apr 2021
AN OVERVIEW OF ESTATE PLANNING IN VIRGINIA
30 Mar 2014
PLANNING FOR DISABILITY
30 Mar 2014
VIRGINIA MEDICAID: THE ELIGIBILITY RULES
30 Mar 2014