Sheryl L. Herndon

Sheryl L. Herndon, the principal attorney and founder of Herndon Law, P.C., a reputable law firm based in Glen Allen, Virginia, is dedicated to delivering client-centered legal services. Her primary areas of concentration include elder law, estate and trust litigation, guardianship and conservatorship, veterans benefits, and estate planning and probate.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and a Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond native Ms. Herndon began her legal career. While in law school, she helped develop the world’s first online legal review, the Richmond Journal of Legal and Technology.

Ms. Herndon handled a variety of cases as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Henrico County for over eight years. After joining White & McCarthy, LLP in 2005, she focused on estate planning and elder law. Driven by her devotion and enthusiasm, she started Herndon Law, P.C., in 2017 to provide customized legal services to her clients.

With a rich legal background and three decades of experience, Ms. Herndon is widely acknowledged by her clients as a compassionate and efficient advocate. She specializes in safeguarding families, wealth and valuable possessions, offering unparalleled legal services for elder care at a reasonable cost. Dependable in challenging situations, she is the go-to professional when you need a thorough scrutiny of any guardianship or estate issue.

Beyond her thriving legal practice, Ms. Herndon actively contributes to the community. Her professional affiliations include the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Virginia State Bar’s Trusts and Estates Section, and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. She also sits on Senior Connections’ advisory board. As an adjunct professor, she taught paralegal studies program classes at the University of Richmond.

Ms. Herndon stands out as a legal powerhouse, earning acclaim such as Richmond’s Top 40 under 40 and receiving the National Association of Women Lawyers award. With a “Very Good” Avvo rating, her legal skills are matched by her engaging speaking style, often featured in community groups across the Tri-Cities area.