Evan H Farr

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Evan H Farr

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Elder law Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +9 more

10640 Main Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Evan

Biography

Helping seniors & their families by preserving dignity, quality of life, and financial security.

One of the leading Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Asset Protection Attorneys in Virginia, DC, & MD.

One of the leading Estate Planning Attorneys in the country, serving Virginia, DC, & MD.

Effectively handling probate and trust administration in Virginia, DC, & MD.

One of the leading Trust Attorneys in the country, serving Virginia, DC, & MD.

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

We help our elderly clients with issues involving long-term care. We help clients find, get, and pay for the best possible long-term care; if a nursing home is the only option, we help clients find and get the best possible care while preserving and protecting their assets from forced liquidation.

39 years | 5,000 cases

50%
Trusts 20%

We help clients of all ages handle all aspects of traditional estate planning, including Wills, Living Trusts, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, as well as more complex estate planning documents when appropriate.

39 years | 5,000 cases

20%
Estate Planning 17%

We help clients of all ages handle all aspects of traditional estate planning, including Wills, Living Trusts, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, as well as more complex estate planning documents when appropriate.

39 years | 5,000 cases

17%
Probate 5%

We assist clients with probate and estate administration through our dedicated team of attorneys and paralegals.

39 years | 1,000 cases

5%
Guardianship 1%

39 years | 1,000 cases

1%
Life Insurance 1%

39 years | 5,000 cases

1%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 1%

39 years | 1,000 cases

1%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

39 years | 1,000 cases

1%
Medicaid and Medicare 1%

Over 50% of our practice is devoted to Medicaid planning / medicaid asset protection.

39 years | 5,000 cases

1%
Power of Attorney 1%

39 years | 10,000 cases

1%
Real Estate 1%

We prepare deeds and related documents for clients every day.

39 years | 5,000 cases

1%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

39 years | 10,000 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-600 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2021 2018 2017
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Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2015
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 38 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Farr Law Firm, PC

10640 Main Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030

www.FarrLawFirm.com

Farr Law Firm, PC

511 Westwood Office Park, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

www.FarrLawFirm.com

Farr Law Firm, PC

1775 I Street NW, Suite 1150, Washington, DC, 20006

www.FarrLawFirm.com

Farr Law Firm, PC

1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850

www.FarrLawFirm.com

Farr Law Firm, PC

1125 West Street, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401

www.FarrLawFirm.com

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Evan H Farr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ann | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare

The Best of the BEST!

I can't say enough good things about this firm, all the staff and Attorney' are very caring and senstive people when it comes to their clients. They walked me through and got me through some tough times, and I am so appreciative of all of their help and guidance. They were very responsive when I need...ed them, quick to come up with the answers I needed and I don't think I would have made it through my ordeal as quickly as I did without their help. I beleive they are the best of the best when it comes to Medicaid, and I am sure in their other fields and I thank God for them! I would highly recommend this firm and use them in the future. Thanks All, this firm Rocks!

Posted by Carlton | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Eldercare law

ZIn January of 2017 my 95 year old mother fell and broker her hip which started a dizzying journey with Medicare, Medicaid and proper legal planning. I researched a number of eldercare law firms and decided to have a meeting with Evan Farr (no relation)... he and his firm exceed our expectations and ...managed a complex financial and healthcare journey and accomplished everything. His staff have all been meticulous and professional. Our situation took place in Maryland which has its own quirks. I highly recommend them and would be happy to speak to people who may be considering them. Carlton Farr...again, no relation.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Experience

Dear Mr. Farr, We are writing to thank you for the exceptional experience working with your office. We worked closely with Mr. Justin Cohee who recently prepared several documents for us (Advanced Medical Directive, General Financial Power of Attorney, Real Estate Power of Attorney, HIPAA Authoriz...ation). We had many questions and clarifications and Mr. Cohee was always highly responsive, knowledgeable, very clear in his explanations, and patient. Always organized for our meetings, he is the consummate professional. Going through this process can be stressful and details are critical. Having someone you trust to guide you through makes all the difference. We found that in Justin. At a personal level he is also a pleasure to work with. We also had excellent experience with the entire office staff in Fairfax. Everyone is pleasant and professional. Thank you for having such talented individuals in your firm. We look forward to working with your office in the future. (Fairfax, VA)

Posted by Deborah | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Estate Planning & Trusts

I cannot thank Mr. Farr and his staff enough for their excellent job assisting me manage my mother's assets. He and his staff have been responsive, caring and supportive. We started working with Mr. Farr and his staff seven years ago when my mother was still in her own home. They were and continue... to be knowledgeable and efficient. Everything we did was planned for her continuing care in the state of VA. When my mother decided she wanted to come "home" to the state of PA, Mr. Farr and his staff continued to support and help us in any way they could, including securing Veterans benefits for my mother when necessary. When we needed legal counsel in PA, he directed us to a wonderful elder care attorney here who is just as knowledgeable and supportive as Mr. Farr and his staff. I cannot thank them enough. My mother is currently in a skilled care facility and will be 96 this month! She is planning on living to 100 and with Mr. Farr and his staffs help will be able to so comfortably, receiving all the benefits she needs and is entitled too.

Posted by Charlene | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare

The most amazing lawyer ever!

I hired Evan Farr in December 2016 to get my husband on Medicaid. Ours was an incredibly complex and unusual case that required a LOT of extra work for him and his team, and I am certain that his firm lost money handling our case because he charges a flat fee rather than billing hourly. The whole Med...icaid process was full of twists and turns and many unexpected developments for me and for his team, and at each step of this tortuous 13-month journey, I sent up a prayer of thanks to God that Evan and his team were my guides and advocates. There is absolutely no way on earth that I could have successfully navigated Medicaid's byzantine requirements without them. Throughout the process, Evan and his team were amazingly responsive (e-mails were almost always answered within 24 hours; their responses to my relentless barrage of questions came early in the morning, late at night and on the weekends); unfailingly kind, helpful, encouraging and understanding; and never let on that my unexpectedly complex and long-and-drawn out case was a burden to them (as I'm sure it must have been). Because of them and their wise counsel, I was able to remain confident that we would ultimately get my husband approved for Medicaid, even though we encountered so many problems along the way and even though the process took far longer than anyone anticipated. Not only was I impressed again and again with how they went "above and beyond", it quickly became clear that Evan and his team truly *care* about their clients and are motivated by a deep-seated passion to improve the lives of their clients. He and his team are generous in every way: generous with their time and knowledge, and generous in spirit. For anyone who is in need of any of the services that the Evan Farr Law Firm provides, I can say with no equivocation whatsoever that the only mistake you could make is to *not* hire him. He truly is the most amazing lawyer ever!

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Brandon Robinson

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 06

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"Attorney Evan Farr is a learned and consummate attorney in the areas of estate planning, elder law and Medicaid asset planning, just to mention a few the practice areas in which he demonstrates consistent expertise and analytical prowess on Avvo. I have enjoyed reading his responses to Virginia residents for years on this site, and come away impressed, and challenged, by the quality and depth of his discussion of the pertinent issues that people raise when they post difficult questions here. By the dint of his many years in practicing the legal craft--solving problems and preventing others before they even materialize--my colleague is a first-rate counselor to Virginians who wish to plan ahead for some of life's most important contingencies. Attorney Farr is a credit to the Virginia bar and the legal profession as a whole."

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Todd Whatley

Elder law lawyer | Feb 15

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Evan is a national leader in Elder Law. He stays up to date by attending conferences and teaching other elder law attorney. He is very knowledgeable and does a great job with clients. If you can get in to see him, I suggest you do."

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Kathleen Limjoco

Elder law lawyer | Mar 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. Evan has an amazing knowledge of all the ins and outs of the very confusing world of Medicaid. He is also very compassionate with his clients who can be in a fragile state when they come in seeking assistance."

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Rebecca Evans

Elder law lawyer | Dec 14

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"I endorse Mr. Farr. He is well respected in northern Virginia (as well as across the country) for being a leader in the elder law community. He cares for his clients and provides them the knowledge and support they need."

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Matthew Kreitzer

Elder law lawyer | Feb 27

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"Attorney Farr has a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the field of Elder Law."

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Sean Cleary

Elder law lawyer | Dec 18

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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David Mahood

Elder law lawyer | Nov 13

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"Attorney Farr is an excellent advocate for his clients and does a wonderful job helping his clients understand how they can protect their assets as they face the challenges intrinsic to the elderly."

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Ross Hart

Elder law lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Evan is one of the go-to guys for lawyers in the Virginia Elder Law community. If we have a question, Evan will help with the answer."

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Thomas Mallon

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 05

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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Potter

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 25

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"Evan's writing reveals his commitment to planning ahead - and he serves his clients with his considerable talents & skills. He is a credit to the legal profession & as a colleague in the field of Estate Planning, I'm proud to endorse him."

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Hovanes Margarian

Elder law lawyer | Jul 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Frank

Elder law lawyer | Sep 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have had an opportunity to review numerous responses Mr. Farrhas provided in the Avvo forum, and his detailed answers demonstrate his extensive knowledge and understanding of the law. I recommend him"

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Brenton Vincenzes

Elder law lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Evan Farr has a passion for helping others, and I know this is why he has dedicated his practice and his life to elder law. He takes pride in himself and his firm; his top-notch elder law and estate planning services are why he is recognized as one of the leading elder law attorneys in the country. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Christopher Leroi

Elder law lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Farr constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from him every day."

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C Welty

Elder law lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Evan has been a leader in the Northern Virginia elder law and estate planning bar throughout his career."

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Robert Haley

Elder law lawyer | Apr 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. Evan is a great attorney and a leader in our Elder Law Bar in Virginia!"

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Steven Zelinger

Elder law lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well known and well respected among estate attorneys throughout the country."

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Mark Blane

Wills and living wills lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I co-authored a best-selling book on Amazon entitled "Protect & Defend" with Mr. Farr last year. His chapter focused on asset protection through Living Trusts. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Elizabeth Gray

Elder law lawyer | Mar 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Crawford

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

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"I endorse this lawyer. Evan is a knowledgeable attorney. You would do well if you hired him to help you with your legal matters."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Best Lawyers in Virginia, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Virginia Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2014

DC Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyers in Virginia, Best Lawyers in America

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

DC Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers in Virginia, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

DC Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine

2011

Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

DC Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2011

Top Lawyer, Newsweek

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

DC Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

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2009

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2009

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2008

Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

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2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Virginia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Principal Attorney, Farr Law Firm, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Council of Advanced Practitioners

2006 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney

2006 - Present

Academy of Special Needs Planners

Charter Member

2006 - Present

National Care Planning Council

Member

2002 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2012 - 2013

Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

President

2009 - 2011

Virginia Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Chair

2008 - 2011

Fairfax Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Co-chair

2006 - 2008

Fairfax Bar Association, Wills Trusts & Estates Section

Co-Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

We've Protected Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Assets Protected and Clients on Needed Benefits

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Education

1987

William & Mary Law School

J.D.

1984

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Frequent Speaker for Numerous Continuing Legal Education Seminars

Elder Law, Asset Protection, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Drafting

Publications

2012

2009

Trusts for Senior Citizens Trusts for Senior Citizens

2005

The Virginia Nursing Home Survival Guide Book

N/A

See VirginiaElderLaw.com for additional publications Numerous Articles

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Evan earned significant contribution points in 2021.

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