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Sandra L. Smith
also known as Sandra Smith, Sandy Smith
About Sandra
Biography
Coming to the Oast & Taylor team with valued legal experience, Ms. Smith adds significant skill and talent to our practice. Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), she offers clients exceptional legal assistance in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Asset Protection Planning, Special Needs Planning, Long-term Care Planning and Veterans Benefits Planning.
Ms. Smith is a twenty year veteran of the United States Air Force. Her ongoing work with veterans in our community includes the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Recognized for her service by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine in 2008, Ms. Smith was named a Rising Star for her work in all of her areas of specialty.
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Licensed in Virginia for 25 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Oast & Taylor PLC
355 Crawford Street, Suite 720, Portsmouth, VA, 23704
Oast & Taylor PLC
277 Bendix Road, Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
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"She knows what she is doing and has a great amount of practical background. I referred a friend to her and she responded quickly, went to her, and solved the problem. Her military background is great for handling the estate needs of the military retired clients."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Influential Woman of Virginia, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
2008
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers
2007
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
1992
Bronze Star, United States Air Force
1991
Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award, United States Air Force
1987
Tactical Air Warfare Center Resource Advisor of the Year, United States Air Force
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney at Law, Oast & Taylor PLC
2003 - 2012
Attorney at Law, Oast & Hook, P.C.
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Jean & Luscomb, LLC
Associations
2003 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
Society of Women EngineersSenior Member
Virgnia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Board of Directors
American Business Women's Association
Past National President
I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court
Member
Commonwealth Community Trust
Past President
Education
2000
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
MA - Masters
1976
Purdue University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Virginia CLE
Special Needs Trusts
2008
Virginia CLE
Special Needs Trusts
Publications
2014
2011
Virginia Lawyers Weekly; Elder Law Issue
Using a Pooled Trust
Languages
English