$ 250-300 per hour
About Susan
Biography
I practiced law in the Boston area for over 20 years before moving to Virginia in 1999 to help care for my parents, so I have experienced many of the challenges my clients and their loved ones address in the estate planning process. For that reason, I can speak from personal experience when I counsel clients about the benefits of estate planning, and the difference good planning and sound documents can make to those who find themselves caring for family members. I was a teacher before I was a lawyer, and know that 'knowlege is power' so I try to spread the word and simplify planning concepts to help folks understand what they can do to protect themselves and their family members before a crisis strikes.
In addition to speaking before various civic, retirement, church, alumni and colleges (some of which are listed on this site), I enjoy teaching an advanced estate planning seminar as an Adjunct Professor at the Marshall-Wythe Law School of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. If you are interested in having a speaker at your group or organization, please let me know!
When I'm not in my office or guest speaking, my husband and I take advantage of our proximity to the Chesapeake Bay on our sailboat. As for many others in our area, boating can be a great source of relaxation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Trusts
55%
34 years | 1,500 cases
Estate Planning
20%
34 years | 1,250 cases
Probate
15%
34 years | 350 cases
Guardianship
10%
37 years | 75 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 26 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 48 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
The Peninsula Center for Estate Planning and Elder Law
263 McLaws Circle, Suite 104, Williamsburg, VA, 23185-5674
The Peninsula Center for Estate Planning and Elder Law
One City Center, 11815 Fountain Way, Suite 300, Newport News, VA, 23606-4448
Law Offices of Susan English Luscomb
Suite 800, 701 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA, 23606
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Posted by Carl | April 23, 2010 | Estate Planning
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As a Financial Advisor I am always looking for Competent and Professional people to refer my clients to for services that I don't provide. This includes Attorneys, CPA's, Physicians and yes even mechanics. I started working with Susan about three years ago and was so impressed with her that I asked h...
Susan English Luscomb's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the privilege of knowing Susan through our affiliation with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I can attest to the high level of her legal knowledge, ethical sensibilities and sincere desire to help her clients. I confidently endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Susan for many years as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys even back to her practice in Massachusettes. She is a caring person and makes the difficult issues easy for clients to understand. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the opportunity to work with Susan on a multi-year estate file that involved geographically separated family members. She exhibited a high degree of professionalism while balancing the competing interests of the estate and those of the family, including a minor's interest in that estate. Susan exhibited uncommon patience in working through the clients' emotionalism and helping steer the matter towards a resolution that kept the family, the court and the commissioner of accounts satisfied. With her vast knowledge of estate law and open demeanor, Susan is the type of lawyer to whom you would feel comfortable sending a bereaved individual or elderly person in need of estate planning assistance."
"I have consulted and worked with Susan on numerous occasions, going back to her days in Massachusetts, when she handled a matter in Mass for some of my Virginia clients. Susan's character is beyond reproach, and her concern for her clients is paramount. On top of that, her knowledge regarding estate planning, administration and related matters is encyclopedic. She's a top-notch attorney who will get the job done, and I endorse Susan without qualification."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Susan since 2001. She is extremely well versed in the latest estate planning and asset preservation techniques. Her unique ability to connect with the client on a professional and personal level allows her the opportunity to build lifetime relationships with clients who become friends."
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Experience
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Adjunct Professor, College of William & Mary Law School
2006 - 2010
Partner, Jones Blechman Woltz & Kelly PC
2001 - 2006
Partner, Jean & Luscomb LLC
1999 - 2001
Partner, Tanner Mulkey Gordon & Luscomb PC
1982 - 1999
Partner, Luscomb & English
1980 - 1982
Associate Attorney, Hoffman & Hoffman
1977 - 1980
Associate Attorney, Lubin & Meyer
Associations
2006 - Present
Newport News Bar Association
2000 - Present
Peninsula Estate Planning Council
1999 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1993 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysCharter Member
2003 - 2008
Chesapeake Retirement Community Board of AdvisorsBoard Member
Education
1977
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Virginia State Retirement System Quarterly (have spoken each time since 2005)
Estate Planning for Teachers
2009
Estate Administration: Why Each Step is Important
Virginia Estate Administration Statutes
2008
Estate Planning for Seniors
Elder Law and Estate Planning Issues
2007
Lions Club Dinner Guest Speaker
Estate and Trust Planning Basics
2006
Incorporating Uniform Trust Code Changes into Your Practice
Introduction to the Uniform Trust Code
2004
What's New in Estate Planning
HIPAA: How the Privacy Policy Impacts Your Estate Plan
2004
Living Wills in Light of the Schiavo Case
Living Wills and the Persistent Vegetative State
2003
Planning for the Future: Dealing with the Present
Estate Planning from a Christian Perspective
2003
Peninsula Agency on Aging Fair
Trust Planning for Seniors
2003
10 Point Estate Planning Check-Up
Elder Law and Estate Planning
2002
Annual Meeting - Virginia Retired Engineers
Trust Planning
2002
Annual Alumni Conference
10 Point Estate Planning Check-Up
Publications
2006
Guiding Those Left Behind in Virginia
Settling the Affairs of Your Loved One