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Victoria L. Collier
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Biography
My love of senior citizens began at a young age. I was especially fond of my grandparents, who I spent a lot of time with in my early years. When they moved to Virginia, I was only 6 years old and missed them greatly. Unfortunately, they died at relatively young ages. Thus, I make sure that everyone who works for the Firm is passionate about helping seniors and families and is thoroughly trained to deliver the best service to our clients.
When I graduated from high school, I truly felt the void of grandparents. It was then that I went to work at a nursing home as a nurse’s aide. I also worked for home health companies as a companion caregiver for several years. Working as a nurse’s aide was truly the most rewarding job I have ever had – until I became a lawyer, of course! The people I met, the experiences we shared and the grief I held when my patients passed on, have provided me with sincere empathy and compassion to work with our current clients.
With a strong desire to go to college, I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. My first learned skill was as a carpenter/mason. I loved working with my hands and working outside in an unconventional job, which has helped me in so many other areas of life. I then crossed trained to be a paralegal. I spent 6 years in the Air Force, during Desert Storm, which has engrained within me even more respect for our service men and women who served during WWII, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam Conflict.
My time in the Air Force helped me develop the tough skin of a lawyer and the compassion needed to work with people every day. I live everyday by my personal philosophy: Each person is an individual who deserves respect and the highest quality of life possible, regardless of age or ability.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
60%
23 years
Estate Planning
40%
23 years
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Licensed in Georgia for 23 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2002
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Law Offices of Victoria L. Collier
315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Suite 600, Decatur, GA, 30030
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Victoria L. Collier's Reviews
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Posted by Nicole | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Our Veterans Deserve Better
Used Veteran Legacy counsel to help with our families needs with my father in law who is a veteran. Do not use if you do not have any legal background to understand lawyer jargon, if you need any questions answered, or if you want any type of friendly interaction with the people helping you with you...
Posted by Neal | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Exceeding Expectations
Besides other wonderful staff at her law firm, I’ve been most impressed with Victoria herself. Her personal experiences and trajectory in life have shaped a person who truly cares about her clients, beyond the business side of things. Finding an accessible elder law attorney of such great accomplis...
Posted by Lois | June 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Above and Beyond
A friend gave me a list of the five 'best' Atlanta Elder Law attorneys. She said they're all good, but Victoria is 'nice' - that made all the difference. She was responsive, informative, knowledgeable and even has free workshops you can attend before you choose an attorney. I can't speak more high...
Posted by Penny | June 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Elder Law, Estate Planning Attorney
Both my Mother and I used Victoria Collier for our estate planning. In my opinion Victoria is an expert in her field and I would not hesitate to recommend her. I can’t say enough good things about Victoria and her staff. They are experts in their field, they are professional, they are courtesy, they ...
Victoria Collier
Replied last June 2, 2017Thank you so much! It was, and continues to be, a pleasure working with you. VC
Victoria L. Collier's Lawyer Endorsements
"I first met Victoria when she was a speaker about Veteran;s Benefits. She is a leading authority in that field. Victoria is also the go to person for all Elder Law and Estate planning matters. I always, without hesitation, refer clients needing those services to Victoria because I know they will be treated with kindness, expertise and a personal touch unlike no other."
"Victoria is a national expert in the areas of estate planning, elder law and VA Benefits planning. Better than that, Victoria is a great person, who truly puts her clients first."
"Victoria is one of the most prominent and well-known elder law attorneys in Atlanta. Her creativity and expansive knowledge serves her clients well and I have consulted with her on cases in the past. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Victoria's knowledge of VA Benefits is vast. Her support staff is incredible. A great source for representation."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. I have known Victoria for more than 5 years and have been very impressed with the breadth of knowledge she has in elder law, estate planning and especially in the area of Veterans Benefits. A dynamic personality who is highly skilled and very caring. She is always available to help out others with her knowledge and is a passionate provider of quality and ethical legal services."
"Victoria is rightly considered to be one of our nation's leading experts on the VA Pension program, an important benefit for elderly veterans in need of long term care. She is also well versed in other areas of Elder Law, which enables her to provide planning solutions to a wide variety of clients."
"Victoria is a remarkable attorney with an unwavering commitment to her clients. I am so impressed with her care and attention of her clients, as well as the efficiency with which she operates. I have, and will continue, to recommend for legal services."
"Victoria is an amazing attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable and is deservingly at the top of her field. I strongly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Victoria has an exceptional understanding of Veteran's Benefits and Estate Planning. She communicates well and is very personable. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Victoria Collier for many years. She is one of the shining stars in the elder law field. She is a nationally recognized expert in the area of Veterans Benefits and elder care law and I call on her frequently on difficult cases where I need to tap into her expertise. If you have an opportunity to get on to her busy schedule you should take it. She receives the absolute highest recommendation I can give."
"Victoria has established herself as a nationally recognized expert in the practice of VA benefits and elder law. Victoria and her firm are on the cutting edge of the elder law practice. She vigorously advocates for her elderly and disabled clients. Victoria is a Class Act - plain and simple. Bill Siebers, attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Victoria provides cutting edge seminars and training in the area of Veterans Law. She has always been there if I have a question with an answer that makes sense to me. The VIISPRO software that she and Karen McIntyre wrote is an essential tool to anyone doing work for Veterans and their families."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Victoria as a lawyer for a little over 4 years now. She has always exhibited the type of passion about elder law that a fellow lawyer should possess. I have attended a few of her seminars as well and her knowledge of the VA benefits is extensive. I endorse this lawyer's work. Victoria does great work for her clients. She is very knowledgable and cares greatly for her clients and their wellbeing. I rely on her expertise to help me with some of my cases."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Besides being a great elder law attorney, Victoria is one of the top VA benefits attorneys in the nation and a generous teacher."
"As an elder law attorney with a busy multistate practice I have come to rely on my colleague Victoria Collier for up-to-date knowledge concerning VA benefits. I have attended a number of seminars Victoria has led (concerning VA benefits) and have subscribed to the VISPro service she co-authored for a number of years. The best seminars, the best info and the best product I have seen involving VA benefits. I also know Victoria as a fellow elder law attorney in the Georgia bar and have enjoyed her insights over the years."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Quilly Award, Nat'l Academy of Best Selling Authors
2016
EXPY Award, The National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers
2014
Master Alum, University of Nebraska
2013
Veteran of the Year, DeKalb County
2012
Fellow Award, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2012
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Georgia Council on Aging, Advisory Board, Governor Sonny Perdue
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, The Elder & Disability Law Firm Of Victoria L. Collier, PC
Associations
2009 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2009 - Present
Veteran Advocates Group of AmericaCo-Founder
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans ClaimsMember
2003 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaChair
2002 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationFormer Chair
Trust Associates, Inc
Co-Founder
Academy of Special Needs Planners
Charter Member
2012 - 2014
Lawyers with Purpose LLCCo-Founder
2008 - 2011
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationMember
2007 - 2012
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
Education
2002
University of Nebraska
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Valdosta State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
WOW Program
VA Benefits Update
2015
Lawyers with Purpose Retreat
Writing a Book
2011
Basics and Beyond
Veterans Benefits
Publications
2016
Celebrity Press
The Road to Success
2014
AFFC Publications
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home, GA Edition
2014
Olive Grove Press, LLC
Blooper Episodes in Estate Planning and Elder Law, GA Edition
2012
Collier Communications LLC
Running Through Life's Lesson
2010
Collier Communications, LLC
47 Secret Veterans Benefits for Seniors...Benefits You Have Earned but Don't Know About
2010
The Elder Law Journal Vol 18 Num 1
Cracks in the Armor: Due Process, Attorney's Fees, and the Department of Veterans Affairs
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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