Kelsey Lorraine Swieringa

Kelsey Lorraine Swieringa

also known as Kelsey Ott

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 10 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2015

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Kelsey Lorraine Swieringa's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Trusts

Posted by Elizabeth | November 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Very Helpful with our Estate Plan

My husband and I met with Kelsey because we wanted advice on estate planning. Kelsey did an excellent job explaining our options and then helped us set up a trust. She took care of everything and made the process so easy. We absolutely loved working with her and highly recommend her.

Posted by Susan | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Revised Estate Plan

Several years ago I had an estate plan drawn up by another attorney. Since that time my circumstances changed and I needed a new plan. Kelsey did an excellent job of reviewing the old plan and explaining to me some of the problems/omissions in it. She then reviewed my current situation and suggested ...that a new plan should be created to cover a variety of situations that I had never considered. For example, on my "Release of Health Care Information" she pointed out that frequently it is helpful if other people (besides those with power of attorney) have access my medical information - my children's spouses, a close friend, my sister, clergy members, etc. The completed plan (will, trust, powers of attorney, health care access, etc.) was much longer than my original plan, but she spent time reviewing the various sections with me to make certain that I understand what is included and why it is there. She is able to explain legal issues in a way a non-attorney can understand. Kelsey was very easy to work with and took the necessary time to make sure that I understood what she was telling me and that she understood what I told her. I highly recommend using Kelsey Swieringa to assist you in your estate planning.

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Kelsey Lorraine Swieringa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hendricks

Government lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Wilensky

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelsey will work tirelessly for her clients and provide top notch service. She is very knowledgeable and helpful to all of her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Adrienne Sakyi

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ms. Swieringa is a very diligent and dedicated attorney. She is able to look at the details in your personal matter and make sure that none get overlooked in providing legal services. Her ability is beyond her experience. I endorse this lawyer."

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Spencer Baxter

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kelsey is a great attorney and I am thrilled to have her working for my firm."

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Emily Smith

Unknown lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Gasink

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kelsey is intelligent, diligent and can find solutions for complex problems."

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Michael Hendricks

Estate planning lawyer

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August Johannsen

Unknown lawyer

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Aaron Wilensky

Unknown lawyer

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Jeremy Forrest

Unknown lawyer

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Adrienne Sakyi

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Order of the Coif, William & Mary Law School

2015

Veterans Benefits Clinic Award for Excellence, William & Mary Law School

2013

CALI Award for Property Law, CALI

2010

Rosalie Ginsburg Award for Community Service and Social Action, University of Michigan

Work Experience

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Johnson, Gasink & Baxter, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Williamsburg Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2015 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2014 - 2015

I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court

Member

2014 - 2015

Richmond Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2015

William & Mary Environmental Law & Policy Review

Articles Editor

Education

2015

William & Mary Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bachelor

Speaking Engagements

2017

Estate Administration

Initial Steps to the Estate Administration Process

2017

CE

Trusts 101

2016

Work/life and wellness

Legal Planning

2016

Williamsburg Area Learning Tree Estate Planning Strategies

2016

2016

2016

2016

Retirement Planning Today

Estate Planning

2016

Retirement Planning Today Estate Planning

2016

Osher

Wealth Transfer in the Commonwealth

2016

Legal Planning

Estate Planning

2015

JGB CE Program Williamsburg

Trust and IRA Planning

2015

JGB CE Program Virginia Beach

Trust and IRA Planning

2015

JGB CE Program Richmond

Trust and IRA Planning

Publications

2017

National Business Institute Seminar Initial Steps to the Estate Administration Process

2016

Two Things Certain How Do I Name a Guardian?

2016

National Business Institute Seminar Maintaining the Estate and Preparing Assets for Distribution

2015

William and Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review Buzzkill: How the EPA’s Inaction Is Killing America’s Bees

2015

William & Mary Elder Law Clinic Newsletter Updating Your Plan

2013

Two Things Certain Estate Planning Lessons from Celebrities

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Understanding the Role of the Personal Representative in Probate

Languages

English

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