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Vania Maria O'Keefe

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Chesapeake, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning

501 Cedar Rd., Suite 2A, Chesapeake, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 23 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2002

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Location

The Law Office of Shelly F. Wood

501 Cedar Rd., Suite 2A, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

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Vania Maria O'Keefe's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | March 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning

I contacted Vania to explore the process of Power of Attorneys and Living Wills. I had no idea what to do. Vania was patient and kind, and incredibly helpful. She asked a few questions and then she promptly sent proofs to my email. When it was time to sign, SHE CAME TO ME and worked around my schedul...e. Vania is extremely professional and she took what could have been a complicated process and made it simple, helping me navigate the whole thing. I would recommend Vania without hesitation to everyone for all of your estate planning needs.

Posted by Lori | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child custody/support

I cannot begin to describe the ease that Mrs. O’Keefe provided me during my child custody/support issue. She handled everything with ease and helped reassure me along the way and was very responsive to all of my questions and concerns along the way.

Posted by Mario | February 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent Guardianship Help

In the midst of the pandemic, Vania was instrumental in removing me from a dual guardianship for my sister. She was very professional and did so quickly--even though I did not live nearby. She made a stressful situation easy and I would certainly recommend her to others.

Posted by Joel | August 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Navigating Guardianship

As a special needs parent, the subject of guardianship can be rather daunting. Navigating what to do, how to proceed, and knowing what to worry about - and what not to - can be a challenge. Vania helped us throughout this process immensely. She understood our challenge, as she has been heavily i...nvolved in the local autism community for years. My wife and I highly recommend her services for any other family needing legal counsel or assistance.

Posted by Lindsey | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent legal service

Vania O'Keefe assisted my husband and I with amending an error on our marriage certificate. She worked quickly and effectively to resolve our issue. She explained the process, completed the necessary paperwork, and kept us up to date on the process. I would absolutely recommended Vania O'Keefe and us...e her again in the future.

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Vania Maria O'Keefe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Margaret Weaver

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent reputation with peers and the Court. Excellent litigator."

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Katherine Currin

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. O'Keefe is an excellent attorney. She has an excellent manner with her clients, taking the time they need to understand the complicated process of estate planning. She ensures that you know all of your options and how they may benefit your family. She delivers documents in a timely fashion and is always available to answer questions."

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Larachelle Wood

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Vania for several years both personally and professionally. She is always thorough and personable."

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Katherine Currin

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate, Law Office of Shelly F. Wood

2013 - 2016

Associate, Linda M. Sherfey, P.C.

2003 - 2009

Assistant Public Defender, Indigent Defense Commission

Associations

2011 - Present

Virginia Beach Project Lifesaver

Board Member

2009 - Present

Autism Society of Tidewater

Vice President

2003 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Education

2002

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

PNAVA Workshop

Estate Planning

2014

meeting

Estate Planning

Languages

English

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