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Donna L. Wilson
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Biography
Attorney Donna L. Wilson is the founder of Wilson Law, PLC. Before practicing law, Donna was a teacher and Special Education Consultant. Her lifelong interest in law, in combination with her experiences working to help families with special needs issues, led her to the specialized area of estate planning. Her ability to communicate effectively allows her to explain the intricacies of estate planning to her clients in a manner in which they can easily comprehend, enlightening them as to the infinite resources available to them in the designing of their estate plan.
Donna earned a B.S. Degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She earned a M.S. in Education and Administration and Supervision from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia; and a J.D. from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in the spring of 2000.
Donna is a member of Wealth Counsel, a nationwide alliance of estate planning attorneys. Her continuing education in the area of estate planning and asset protection ensures that the most up to date planning techniques are available to her clients.
Donna’s comprehensive planning goes beyond the traditional Living Trust to include sophisticated planning, such as IRA, Special Needs, Gifting, and Life Insurance Trusts, to name a few. Her plans are all-inclusive, personalized, and unique to the client’s individual circumstances. Her goal is to help families plan for life, deal with death, resolve potential conflicts, and allocate a lasting legacy to beneficiaries.
A message to you from the attorney: “Everyone has an estate plan. Do you know what yours is?”
Donna L. Wilson invites you to meet with her for a free legal evaluation to discuss how her expertise in estate planning can serve your needs, and that of your family. She is available to meet with you in Williamsburg, Newport News, Virginia Beach, and Tyson’s Corner.
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Licensed in Virginia for 20 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2005
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Wilson Law, Plc
430 Mclaws Cir Ste 102, Williamsburg, VA, 23185-5655
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Posted by Hildo | January 17, 2014 | Estate Planning
A great attorney for elder law and estate planning
Donna Wilson is a very responsible attorney who took care or our Trust plan. She came to our house and explained her services, how it would be set up, and how it would take care of our loved ones. She left nothing out and spared no words to make sure that we understood everything. Because we could...
Posted by Jim & Charlotte | January 15, 2014 | Estate Planning
Donna L. Wilson & Staff
Initial meeting (2009) at a presentation which was most impressive with Power Point and accompanying printed data. Low key presentation with no pressure which my husband and I liked. Donna and her staff are very professional but make one feel very comfortable, especially since major decisions were...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2014
Feeling secure with trusted lawyer
Donna is more than a lawyer. She is a trusted friend, available at all times, to help with major or minor issues; readily available to answer any question; definitely goes the second (and third) mile to make sure I am fully informed and comfortable with everything that is being handled by her and he...
Posted by Stewart | January 14, 2014 | Trusts
Donna L. Wilson, Trust Lawyer
Absolutely the best in her field that I have experienced. She developed for me a complex family trust that is not only completely understandable, but also is most carefully indexed so that pertinent information can be located rapidly, with all legal terms carefully defined.
Posted by Michele | January 14, 2014 | Estate Planning
Donna Wilson
Donna presents herself in a very professional manner. She is knowledgable astute and thorough in her approach. Not only did she assist us with estate planning, guardianship issues for our disabled son were also addressed.
Donna L. Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is passionate about her work and attends to the necessary details to working with her clients. I have been to presentations she is done - thorough, sensible and clearly very knowledgeable."
"Donna is knowledgeable and really cares about her clients! I wouldn’t hesitate to send anyone to her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Donna is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who has expert knowledge, but more importantly always has her clients best interests at heart. I highly recommend her!"
"I have known Attorney Donna Wilson for many years. She is an excellent attorney who practices in the Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, and surrounding areas of Virginia. Donna understands the unique needs of her clients and has significant experience helping her clients and their families in the areas of estate planning, trust administration and probate. When I recommend an attorney in Virginia, I recommend Donna."
"I endorse Donna Wilson for all aspects of estate planning and administration."
"Donna is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend her to any client needing legal services in any of her practice areas."
"Donna is an experienced attorney. She provides excellent legal advice and passionate counsel to her clients. If I have a client, friend, or family member who needs legal services in Virginia, I do not hesitate to recommend Donna."
"Donna Wilson is a compassionate, dedicated attorney in Williamsburg, Virginia. I have known Donna for years and have personally seen her commitment to her clients, the professionals she works with and her community. She is an excellent attorney and counselor. Virginia is lucky to have her. I avidly endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Attorney Donna Wilson on many Legal matters. She is by far the most competent and hardworking Estate Planner I know. Many attorneys do Estate planning on the side; NOT Donna. She has dedicated her career to stay on the cutting edge of Estate Planning. You can trust her to do a great job for you and your clients."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
Best Place to Work, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2011
Hampton Roads TOP Wealth Managers, Hampton Roads Magazine
2011
Professional Excellence, The National Association of Professional Women
2000
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
N/A
Honored Member, Cambridge Who's Who
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, Wilson Law, PLC
Associations
2011 - 2015
ElderCounselMember
2008 - 2015
Advisors ForumMember
2008 - 2015
Better Business BureauMember
2007 - 2015
WealthCounselMember
2006 - 2015
American Bar Association, Estate Planning SectionMember
2006 - 2008
WIlliamsburg Business NetworkMember
2006 - 2006
Chamber of Commerce WIlliamsburg
2004 - 2015
Greater Peninsula Women's Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Helping seniors plan for uncertainty.
Education for seniors on Virginia solutions.
Education
2004
Regents College
JD - Juris Doctor
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James Madison University
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Old Dominion University
MS - Master of Science
N/A
Old Dominion University
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2018
Practice Development Bootcamp
10 Tips for Successful Law Firms
2017
Self Discovery Series
What Legacy are you Leaving your Loved Ones?
2017
PEP Talk
Coffee with Donna: Bring in New Business with Educational Monthly Events
2016
The Annual Exploitation Conference
WHO DO YOU REPRESENT? HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY ADVISE THE FIDUCIARY PANEL DISCUSSION
2016
The Annual Exploitation Conference
THE LAST MAN STANDING – CAN YOU BE YOUR CLIENT’S AGENT, PR AND TRUSTEE?
2015
Government Benefits: Buyer Beware
Government Benefits: Buyer Beware: How do you recognize when you are getting bad guidance from a Medic id or Veteran's Benefits advisor?
2015
"Elder Exploitation: How to recognize and prevent it, and local resources,"
"Elder Exploitation: How to recognize and prevent it, and local resources"
2014
Aging in Place Symposium
Estate Planning & Elder Law
Publications
2009
Wealth Counsel Estate Planning Strategies
Revocable Living Trusts, Pour Over Wills, and Probate Avoidance
Languages
English