Virginia A Clifford

Virginia A Clifford

also known as Law Office of Virginia A Clifford PLLC

4.3
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 45 years

Elder law Lawyer at Tumwater, WA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship

2646 R.W. Johnson Blvd SW, #100, Tumwater, WA

About Virginia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

Elder law includes many questions a family can face all at once or gradually. Virginia can identify how different areas overlap and give you sound advice, plus advocacy and estate planning documents

34 years | 392 cases

40%
Estate Planning 40%

Wills and Powers of Attorney have a bigger role in people's lives than they did in the past, while Trusts (the traditional go-to plan) have less importance now that Transfer on Death Deeds are available

45 years | 327 cases

40%
Guardianship 20%

Virginia has experience in the new Minor Guardianship (non-parental custody) system and the traditional Guardianship/Conservatorship system for people with disabilities. The laws have changed in 2022, and she is ready

24 years | 43 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 45 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Virginia A Clifford

2646 R.W. Johnson Blvd SW, #100, Tumwater, WA, 98512

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Virginia A Clifford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stewart | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very dissappointing experience.

We hired V.Clifford to defend us in a lawsuit with ex-wife. She spoke reasonable and we kept trust on her until a hearing day. In a courtroom it was a nightmare. She was not prepared for hearing at all. She did not know the subject well, could not answer the questions from an apposite attorney, she w...as digging and digging in her bag on the court room floor and could not find documents. She pointed wrong pages in our case for a judge three times! After the third time the judge got really mad and said If one more time you direct me to a wrong page I will stop hearing. Can you imagine that shame? I realized that we lost our case well before it was pronounced. And yes, we lost the case completely beyond any bad expectations. I would strongly recommend to stay away from this attorney. I see she is not a family attorney any more. Maybe she is doing better now, although I doubt it.

Virginia Clifford

Replied last January 12, 2017

I would be happy to speak with Stewart, if he wishes to give me a call. I don't have a client with that first name in my records of former clients for recent years, but am sorry to hear of anyone being disappointed by my work.

Posted by Barbara | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Client review

Recently Virginia Clifford with warmth and legal expertise answered my questions concerning end of life choices.Then to my complete satisfaction she prepared my Will. Virginia also served as my legal counsel during a 3 year court proceeding in which she successfully resolved in the best interest for... all involved. As my counsel Virginia listened attentively and with exceptional knowledge of the law, she aided me in positive conclusions. Virginia is an excellent attorney.

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Richard Patrick

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Clifford has many years of experience. Her answers on Avvo are clear and informative. She gives sage advice. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Kogut

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

N/A

Heiss Labor Law Award, Case Western Reserve School of LAW

N/A

Quarterfinalist National Appellate Competition, NYC, Wagner Moot Court National Appellate Competition

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Virginia Clifford

Associations

2020 - Present

Better Business Bureau

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

member

2009 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

member

2007 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association, Family Law Section

member

Education

N/A

CWRU School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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