Andy represents clients in a wide variety of matters, including trust creation and estate administration, fiduciary litigation, and family law. He routinely appears in the trial courts of both Virginia and North Carolina. He has also had extensive training as a mediator and regularly assists parties in all manner of disputes, which avoids costly litigation.
Practice areas
Everyone needs an estate plan. Please call me to discuss yours.
Ending your marriage can be amicable or adversarial. Either way, I will work hard to get you the best possible outcome. Call me for a free consultation and I will be happy to explain the process to you.
Mediation is frequently used in divorces and civil cases but basically any matter where the parties are considering going to court can be resolved through mediation.
If you have been accused of a crime, or just received a simple speeding ticket, please call me. I am happy to help.
I am an experienced trial lawyer who has handled cases both big and small. If you need to go to court for any reason, call me to review your case.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2005 | 06/23/2022 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1991 | 03/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 40 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Lawyer | Coastal Virginia Magazine | 2015 |
Top 100 Family Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Best Oral Advocate | Barnett Moot Court Competition | 1991 |
McNeill Society Writing Competition - Winner | University of Richmond | 1991 |
Trial Competition - Winner | University of Richmond | 1991 |
Trial Competition - Winner | University of Richmond | 1990 |
Honors | College of William & Mary | 1988 |
National Member | The Order of Barristers | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Parks Zeigler, PLLC - Attorneys at Law | 2022 - Present |
Shareholder | Pender & Coward, PLLC | 2019 - 2021 |
Partner | Shilling Pass & Barlow | 2012 - 2019 |
Partner | Hester, Shilling & Pass | 2002 - 2012 |
Partner | Givando & Shilling | 1999 - 2001 |
Associate | Hunton & Williams | 1997 - 1997 |
Associate | Slipow, Robusto & Kellam | 1997 - 2000 |
Associate | Tavss, Fletcher, Earley & King | 1995 - 1997 |
Associate | McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe | 1991 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Admitted to Practice | United States Supreme Court | 2013 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association | 2005 - Present | |
Chesapeake Bar Association | 2000 - Present | |
Admitted to Practice | Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals | 1993 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Virginian-Pilot | Battle of signmakers with similar names will go to court | 2014 |
Virginian-Pilot | Two sentenced for Chesapeake home invasions | 2013 |
Virginian-Pilot | New law lets man appeal conviction in 1998 slaying | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
College of William and Mary | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Old Dominion Universtiy | Estate Planning | 2015 |
City Of Chesapeake, Virginia | Estate Planning | 2015 |
Chesapeake Police Academy | DUI Defense | 2015 |
City of Chesapeake, Virginia | Estate Planning | 2013 |
Annual Meeting | Revising Your Homeowners Association Documents | 2013 |
Annual Meeting | Wills & Revocable Living Trusts: Protecting Your Estate | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Divorce | Husband removed from marital home. Case resolved by settlement. |
Will Contest | Case dismissed |
Child Custody | Custody awarded to client |
Writ of Habeas Corpus | Writ granted, charges dismissed |
Murder | Dismissed at preliminary hearing. |
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Kevin Martingayle, Litigation Attorney on Oct 24, 2015
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Andy is a brilliant lawyer and isn't afraid of hard cases. Strongly recommend.
Jan Hoen, Litigation Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Andy is a skilled and experienced litigator.
Kevin Martingayle, Litigation Attorney on Oct 24, 2015
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Andy is a brilliant lawyer and isn't afraid of hard cases. Strongly recommend.
Jan Hoen, Litigation Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Andy is a skilled and experienced litigator.
Timothy Quick, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Andy for years. He has always been a zealous advocate for his clients and always prepared. I highly recommend him.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Arthur Ermlich, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 27, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. He has been admitted to practice in both Virgtinia and North Carolina. Mr. Shilling has handled all types of matters ranging from traffic cases to multiple felony trials. Mr. Shilling is always prepared and knowledgeable of the law in every case he accepts.
Heather Emmert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer because of his experience and knowledge in the field of criminal litigation.