Deborah Lord

Deborah Lord

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 11 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation

712 Hillingdon Court, Virginia Beach, VA

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Separation agreements; uncontested and contested divorces; divorces from bed and board; providing clients with assistance in the retitling of marital assets

40%
Estate Planning 40%

Establishing estate plans through the execution of wills or revocable living trusts; providing clients with advance medical directives and durable general powers of attorney; funding trusts; probate assistance; litigation involving wills/trusts, the removal of trustees, will /trust contests/defense

12 years

40%
Real Estate 15%

Landlord-tenant disputes (residential and commercial); retitling/deed drafting; timeshare/cooperative closings; contract review

15%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Small business organization - establishing C Corps, S Corps, LLCs; contract review and contract claims

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 11 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2014

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Deborah Lord

712 Hillingdon Court, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

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Deborah Lord's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Jen | May 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated and knowledgeable

Deborah handled my divorce and she was extremely knowledgeable of Virginia law and kept me informed of what to expect every step of the way. In a world where people seem to forget how personal and important legal matters are to the individuals affected, Deborah treated my case as though it was just a...s important to her as it is to me. She never lost sight that this was a major event in my life and the importance of her role as my attorney. She is the perfect balance of compassion, intelligence, and no nonsense. I would recommend her to anyone looking to have someone who went into this business because they care about the people they represent.

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Deborah Lord's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Giffels

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Lord has a excellent knowledge of the law and fights hard for her clients. I endorse her."

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Johnnie Finch

Estate planning lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lord is highly intelligent, passionate, and truly cares for her fellow man. As a former classmate, I observed her to be thorough and wise. If you're looking for estate planning assistance in Hampton Roads, Attorney Lord is the go-to lawyer."

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Ashley Nimitz

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah works thoroughly and diligently on any task that comes her way. With her client in mind, she works tirelessly to ensure that the best, most effective, resolution is reached. With effective writing, efficient verbal negotiations, and open communication, Deborah is any client's best advocate."

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Tatiana Mendez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Deborah Lord is a dedicated and driven attorney who strives to get the best possible results for her clients. She's an extremely hard worker, and works tirelessly. We were classmates in law school together, and have worked on a few cases together, and I routinely refer clients to her because I know they'll be in good hands."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate Attorney, Charles D. Pittman, Jr. & Associates, P.C.

2006 - 2010

Academic Advisor, Old Dominion University

Associations

2014 - Present

Virginia State Bar

2014 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

2014 - Present

Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Sample of Legal Cases

Military Divorce

In favor of my client

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Education

2013

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

George Washington University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

French

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