Geneva Nicole Perry

Geneva Nicole Perry

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Newport News, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

600 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Ste. 350, Newport News, VA

About Geneva

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

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No misconduct found

Location

Promise Law

600 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Ste. 350, Newport News, VA, 23606

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Geneva Nicole Perry's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Trusts

Posted by Linda | January 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Estate Planning

Very helpful working with me to set up a will and trust and all other needed estate documents.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Very Pleased Client

My partner and I needed to update our estate planning documents and thankfully we chose Promise Law. Their process is pretty smart in that they educate you in advance of meetings, through short info videos so that you are educated and informed of processes and documents in advance of meetings to disc...uss and execute planning. This is saves time on both sides. Lawyer Ms. Geneva Perry was great and will “get it” regardless of your situation, and her staff is also great and very responsive and attentive to detail. Most importantly, they provided very specific instructions to ensure our trust was funded properly following our executing everything. In my past experiences with lawyers, they did not do this. We are very pleased with our experience.

Posted by Todd | July 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Promise Law - Estate Trust Establishment and Administration

My parents used Promise Law to develop an Estate Trust in 2020. At the time Robin Kutz, Esq. was the lawyer that helped with the planning and establishment of the trust. Then in late 2022 / early 2023, I used Promise Law again for the administration of the Trust after my dad passed in Oct 2022 (my ...mom had passed a bit earlier than my dad). Geneva Perry, Esq was the lawyer that assisted me with the settlement of my parents Trust. Please note that Mr. Kutz had retired prior to the administration of the trust. Both Ms. Perry and Mr. Kutz did a great job for my parents. They were very helpful, kind, explained the Trusts in great detail and helped in all areas for the administration of the Trust at the time of my parents passing. In addition to them, The Promise Law team would not be complete without the paralegal and administrative services of people like Jeanine and Tammy. They were very helpful in many ways with paperwork, document development, responding to questions, etc. I liked their services so much; I plan to use Promise Law for my Trust in the next year or two. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Promise Law for all of your Estate Planning. I researched Estate Planning prior to using Promise Law, and I'm glad I did. I had gotten recommendations from others who had been through the process, especially with older parents, and Promise Law came highly recommended. Promise Law delivers exactly what you expect in an Estate Planning service. Great job to the entire Promise Law team!

Posted by Donna | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Trust Planning Made Easy

Attorney Perry and her staff were exceptional. I had no idea how to start this process, but their organizational planning and seminar to explain the process answered all my questions, before I even had a chance to ask them. I highly recommend their services to anyone that need to set up Trust Plannin...g for their families, even if you think you don't have much to leave behind. It will be worth your time and effort and your family will thank you when you are no longer here.

Posted by DonnaC | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Top Notch Service with Attorney Geneva Perry, Promise Law

I have just fully executed my Trust, Medical Directive and Will with Promise Law. By far, I have had a more comprehensive, professional yet comfortable experience with Promise Law than with any other legal establishment -EVER. Attorney Perry answered all of my questions with candor and patience. He...r top notch staff (Tammy and Sarah) are smart, efficient, and friendly. I am so grateful to confidently have my life "ducks in a row" for my future and for my family. With full confidence, I recommend Geneva Perry of Promise Law to anyone preparing for their financial future.

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Geneva Nicole Perry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Hobbs

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Geneva as an attorney in the Hampton Roads area for more than 10 years and I am happy to endorse her to anyone."

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Sarah Saville

Elder law lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Geneva when we represented opposing parties in an estate dispute. I was impressed with Geneva's down to earth approach to resolving complicated issues. Since then I have worked with her on other matters. Geneva's mastery of elder law and her passion for her clients makes her an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Moore

Guardianship lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have enjoyed practicing with Ms. Perry and have had several cases with her during our years of practice. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is easy and pleasant with whom to work. I have no hesitation endorsing her for work in estate planning and administration areas, as well as guardianships and conservatorships."

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Joseph Verser

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Geneva is a well-known and highly-sought estate planning attorney. I have personally worked next to her with clients on several matters and she has a wonderful demeanor, explains legal matters in easily understood terms, and always has the client's best interests at heart. She is an excellent choice for estate planning work."

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Joshua Goff

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first got to know Geneva after she agreed to let me shadow her so I could obtain a certification. I was extremely impressed with her diligence and knowledge of estate law and guardianships. I highly recommend her."

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Jace Padden

Elder law lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Other

"Geneva is highly knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate. She is an excellent attorney and has the skills and disposition to provide her Elder Law and Estate Planning clients with the service they need. I would not hesitate to refer my family, friends, colleagues, and clients to her."

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Daniel Gasink

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Smith

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. In working on a monetary dispute among family members, Ms. Perry proved to be both knowledgable of the law and sensitive to the emotional implications of the transaction. In the end, she was the lead author in drafting a workable, long-term agreement among family members. She stuck with the problem until a mutually acceptable resolution was achieved. Ms. Perry is open-minded and willing to come up with creative solutions. She is a hard worker and flexible while continually mindful of her client's goals."

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Patrick Mcdermott

Guardianship lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am an AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, in practice for over 30 years. Geneva is one of the most impressive, thorough, professional and ethical attorneys that I have encountered in my career. She is a pleasure to work alongside, and always keeps her clients' best interests in the forefront."

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Colleen Dickerson

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have participated in two cases with Ms. Perry and in both she was diligent and professional. She represented her clients well."

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Lisa Moore

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Jace Padden

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Promise Law

2010 - 2014

Attorney, McDermott Ward

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly, PC

2007 - 2011

Adjunct Professor, College of William & Mary Law School

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk to Honorable Cleo E. Powell, Chesterfield County Circuit Court

2000 - 2003

Associate Director of Admission, Smith College

Associations

2011 - Present

Hampton Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Peninsula Estate Planning Council

Member

2011 - Present

Peninsula Estate Planning Council

Board Member

2011 - Present

Hampton Roads Business OutReach (HRBOR)

Board Member

2010 - Present

Hampton Roads Business OutReach (HRBOR)

Member

2008 - Present

Peninsula Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Newport News Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2010 - 2011

Newport News Bar Association

Board Member

2008 - 2011

Hampton Roads Good Samaritan Fund

Board Member

Education

2006

William & Mary Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Wyoming

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Virginia Employees Retirement Seminar

Estate Planning

Languages

English

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