We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Jessica Mellington Booth
About Jessica
Biography
I am an associate with Pender & Coward, P.C. focusing my practice on Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning and Administration.
I earned my Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law and hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Mary Washington College. I was admitted to practice in Virginia in 2004.
I am a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, the Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association. I am also a member of several community organizations, including the Future Leadership Partners of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, West Ghent Civic League and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
I have co-authored articles, including “Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important,” National Business Institute, Inc. (2011); "Premarital Issues in Second Marriages: What to Plan for the Second Time Round," National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (2010); and "Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients," National Business Institute, Inc. (2008).
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
21 years
Probate
25%
21 years
Trusts
25%
21 years
Wills and Living Wills
25%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virginia for 21 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Pender & Coward A Professional Corporation
222 Central Park Ave Ste 400, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Jessica Mellington Booth's Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 client review from Avvo
Posted by Richard | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estates and trusts -Very knowledgeable
I am actually a lawyer, and do personal injury law. Sometimes we need to contact skilled trust and estate attorneys to get advice about how to handle settlement proceeds. I consulted with Jessica on a complicated issue relating to a qualified settlement fund and she was very responsive and informed ...
Jessica Mellington Booth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jessica is an experienced attorney. She has a friendly and inviting personality to help you with all of your estate planning needs. I refer clients to her when I can. I highly endorse her as your attorney."
"I endorse Jessica. She is a talented and hard-working attorney."
"I worked with Jessica on a trust and qualified settlement fund issue. She deals exclusively in wills, trusts and estates and is a hard worker, I highly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is a detail-oriented estate planning attorney that I've referred several clients to over the years. She has written and presented in her field of practice and is someone I will continue to work with in the future."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Associate, Pender & Coward, P.C.
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Ganderson Law, P.C.
2004 - 2008
Attorney, Martin J. Ganderson, Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Associations
Virginia State Bar
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Future Leadership Partners
Education
2004
University of Richmond School of Law
J.D.
2001
Mary Washington College
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2015
NBI The Probate Process From Start to Finish
Ethics
2013
NBI Advanced Family Law
Death and Divorce - Estate Planning Considerations
Publications
2014
Opinions & Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward
Advance Directives
2014
Opinions & Observations from the attorneys of Pender & Coward
Revocation of Death Benefits by Divorce or Annulment and Federal Preemption
2013
NBI Advanced Family Law
Death and Divorce - Estate Planning Considerations
2011
NBI
Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important (Co-Author)
2010
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Premarital Issues in Second Marriages: What to Plan for the Second Time Around (Co-Author)
Languages
English