Sean Patrick Reilly

Sean Patrick Reilly

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 9 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation ... +6 more

618 Village Dr Ste J, Virginia Beach, VA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 17%

Most people should have some type of estate plan, will, transfer-on-death deed, living will and medical directive. Planning ahead will ensure that your wishes are known if you should die or become incapacitated.

17%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

Contacts are more than just a piece of paper. They can oftentimes create turmoil if not written and defined properly. It is important to have an attorney review or draft your contract and provide clarity regarding your legal rights.

15%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Shopping centers, retail, mixed-use, office, industrial, church: Contract drafting and review; Commercial loans; Landlord/tenant representation and property management

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Company formation; Entrepreneurs, start-ups, and new business ventures; Buy/Sell Agreements; Contract review and preparation; LLC, Partnership, Corporation; Business succession planning

10%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 10%

Whether you are just getting your business started or it’s already up and running, you will want an attorney you can turn to for advice.

10%
Partnership 10%

Whether you are just getting your business started or it’s already up and running, you will want an attorney you can turn to for advice.

10%
Residential Real Estate 10%

Residential property settlements for buyer and seller; Contract drafting and negotiation; Dispute resolution

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Most people should have some type of estate plan, will, transfer-on-death deed, living will and medical directive. Planning ahead will ensure that your wishes are known if you should die or become incapacitated.

10%
Trusts 8%

Most people should have some type of estate plan, will, transfer-on-death deed, living will and medical directive. Planning ahead will ensure that your wishes are known if you should die or become incapacitated.

8%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

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Location

Hanger Law

618 Village Dr Ste J, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454-4250

Hanger Law

760 McGuire Place, 2nd Floor, Newport News, VA, 23601

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Sean Patrick Reilly's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Matthew | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Professional and Thorough

Sean and I have done several real estate closings together and every client I have referred to him has given me excellent feedback. I would l recommend his services.

Posted by Jen | November 07, 2018 | Estate Planning

Trust and Will Preparation

Mr. Reilly was exceptional with his advice on trust and will preparation for our family. He proved we expect advice on rental properties and protection if our assets.

Posted by James | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

He's an expert in his field!

Sean Reilly helped us with our estate and trust planning. He is knowledgeable in those areas, and he made the process easy. I sleep well at night knowing that our loved ones will be taken care of if the worst happens, and it will all be taken care of without probate (court/government interference).

Posted by Nathan | November 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Attorney

As a real estate professional and broker, having the right attorney represent my clients is paramount. Sean Reilly is absolutely my first choice when it come to my clients' and my family's Real Estate needs and transactions. From standard real estate closing representing either my buyers or sellers, ...Sean is amazing. His knowledge of the closing process and real estate laws always makes for a smooth transaction. Sean's understanding of laws and regulations regarding Trust, Estates and Wills, partnered with his love of assisting his clients is what truly sets him apart. As a client myself for my family's own personal estate planning, Sean was paramount in drafting, explaining and guiding our decision. Sean is an excellent resource in my business, very knowledge, attentive and genuinely one of the greatest attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. With Sean working with and for me, I foresee a long and prosperous future (business and personal) for myself, my clients, but also my family. Thank you Sean!

Posted by Drew | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Thanks Sean!

Sean has our highest recommendation. He helped us close on a house while we were living overseas, and the entire process was easy and care-free because he handled everything. Sean was always available, communication was easy, and he made purchasing a home very easy - which sounds impossible, but he d...id! We didn't even see the house before moving back, but he provided us with so much detail that it didn't matter. Sean's personality, professionalism, and attention to detail made us comfortable and confident, and overall made the entire process easy. We'd love to work with him again!

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Sean Patrick Reilly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeana McMurray

Wills and living wills lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean will quickly become your trusted advisor! I highly endorse Sean for any transaction issue involving estate planning, wills/trusts, real estate, or business law. Sean is one of the most detail-oriented and compassionate attorneys I've ever worked with."

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John Kaptan

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is a detail-oriented attorney with a vast knowledge of estate planning, trusts, wills, business, contract law and complex real estate matters. He takes the time to counsel clients about their situation, is patient and always looks out for the client's best interest. I highly endorse Sean for any transaction issue involving estate planning, real estate, or business law."

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Lindsay Barton

Wills and living wills lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is detail-oriented and takes the time to counsel clients on their situation and examine the scenario from every angle. I highly endorse Sean for any transaction issue involving estate planning, real estate, contractual and business law."

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John Napier

Unknown lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean takes his time to understand his clients' needs during even the most complex transactions. His passion to protect the best for his clients is apparent in every transaction. If you need a Will, Estate, Trust, Power of Attorney, or contract for a complex real estate transaction, Sean's attention to detail is second to none. I highly recommend Sean!"

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Jason Miyares

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is one of the most detail-oriented and compassionate attorneys I've ever worked with. He always takes his time understanding his clients specific situations and needs. I highly endorse Sean for any transaction issue. He is my go-to attorney for anything involving estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and business transactions!"

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John McCormick

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Sean is an excellent attorney who is very detail oriented."

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Hunter Hanger

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Sean is one of the sharpest attorneys I've met. His emotional and cognitive IQ is off the charts. When a client engages him, he quickly becomes their trusted advisor for life."

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Mark Stevenson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sean is one of the most detail-oriented and intelligent attorneys I've ever worked with. Sean takes the time to counsel clients on their situation and examine the scenario from every angle. I highly endorse Sean for any transaction issue involving estate planning, real estate, or business law."

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Jeana McMurray

Real estate lawyer

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John Kaptan

Real estate lawyer

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Lindsay Barton

Real estate lawyer

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Jodi Anderson

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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John McCormick

Business lawyer

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Mark Stevenson

Real estate lawyer

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John Napier

Construction and development lawyer

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Hunter Hanger

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top Attorney, Avvo

2019

Affiliate Company of the Year, Hampton Roads Magazine

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Best of 2019 Winner, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Best of 2018, Winner, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2018

Affiliate of the Year, Hampton Roads Realtor Association

2016

Contract Drafting Book Award, Regent University

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Hanger Law

2019 - 2020

Volunteer Attorney, Wills For Heros

2015 - 2015

Clerk, Hirschler Fleischer, PC

2014 - 2015

Judicial Intern, Virginia Court Of Appeals

2011 - 2013

Broker - Commercial Real Estate, Madsen Real Estate Group

Associations

2019 - Present

Wills For Heroes

Volunteer Attorney

2018 - Present

Hampton Roads Realtors Association

Affiliate Member

2016 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wills For Heros

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Education

2016

Regent University

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Grove City College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Estate Issues in Real Estate-Continuing Education Seminar

Estate Issues in Real Estate- Instructor

2019

Corporate Entities in Real Estate - Continuing Education Seminar

Corporate Entities in Real Estate- Instructor

2019

Contracts and Real Estate- Continuing Education Seminar

Contracts and Real Estate - Instructor

2018

Estate and Trusts in Real Estate Transactions- Continuing Education Seminar

Estates and Trusts in Real Estate Transactions- Instructor

Publications

2018

Tiffany Gelzinis Homes Blog Estate Planning 101

Languages

English

Activity

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