For the third year in a row, Lynchburg Living is your source to find the region’s best lawyers. From criminal defense to adoptions to wills, our 2019 Top Lawyers list shows you who lawyers themselves recommend in 26 practice areas.

Why is this peer-to-peer recommendation important? Because if a lawyer has a good reputation among their peers, you have some assurance knowing they will be honest, professional and hardworking when they work with you or your business.

On the following pages, learn more about two top-rated lawyers in the wills, trusts and estates specialty along with five common mistakes people make when writing (or, in some cases, not writing) their wills. You’ll also find the complete listings as well as informative profiles about lawyers in the region.

Typically, when you need a lawyer, it’s not for something good. From divorce to bankruptcy, lawyers help individuals and businesses through some of their most difficult times. If the time comes for you—who do you call?

Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg is a comprehensive list that is a service to readers, giving them a lawyer’s perspective regarding the top lawyers in over 30 specialty areas. Using an online ballot, DataJoe Research surveyed 140 lawyers directly; each lawyer could vote for up to three lawyers in each category. Then, DataJoe reviewed and processed all ballots, checking for signs indicative of cheating. A total of 337 lawyers were nominated. Lawyers with the most votes in each category made the list.

On the following pages, learn more about the top three adoption/marital/family lawyers along with an in-depth look at the challenges in the adoption process. You will also find the complete Top Lawyers listings and informative profiles about lawyers in the region.