Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Virginia since: 1987
Education: William & Mary Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2026 Call today:
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Working from his office at Farr Law Firm, P.C., in Fairfax, Virginia, Evan H. Farr serves clients in elder law, estate planning and probate matters. With nearly four decades of experience in the legal sphere, he understands the anxiety of any client who is looking to protect his assets and his family’s future. Heeding the uncertainty, he approaches each case with empathy and compassion, ensuring his clients receive the reliable and personalized attention they deserve throughout the process. He also extends his services to clients across Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
Upon completing his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Farr went on to receive his Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School in 1987. In the same year, he was admitted to the Virginia State Bar. An active member of the legal community, he previously served as the president of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, chaired the Fairfax Bar Association’s Elder Law Section and served as co-chair of the association’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Section. He is also the founding chair of the Fairfax Bar Association’s Law Practice Management Section.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Farr has provided invaluable assistance to countless clients, guiding them through complex estate planning matters to ensure their wishes are honored and protected. In 1991, he founded his firm and entered the field of elder law, realizing without proactive planning for healthcare and extended care expenses, even the most thoughtfully structured estate can be rapidly depleted. Today, his practice seamlessly integrates traditional estate planning with long-term care asset protection and wealth preservation strategies to safeguard clients' legacies at every stage of life.
A reliable attorney, Mr. Farr is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell. Also listed in Best Lawyers in America, he possesses high standards of professionalism and ethical standards. A charter member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ Council of Advanced Practitioners, he stays abreast of the latest developments in the field and ensures his clients high-quality services.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Elder Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 50% Elder Law
- 50% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1987, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.farrlawfirm.com/attorney-evan-farr-elder-law-exp...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Charter Member, Academy of Special Needs Planners
- Founding Chair, Fairfax Bar Association Law Practice Management Section
- Past Chair, Virginia Bar Association Elder Law Section
- Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, National Care Planning Council
- Past President, Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Past Co-Chair, Fairfax Bar Association Wills, Trusts & Estates Section
- Past Chair, Fairfax Bar Association Elder Law Section
- Founder, Academy of Living Trust Plus® Practitioners
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation, 2006
- Charter Member, Academy of Special Needs Planners, 2006
- Council of Advanced Practitioners, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2012
- National Social Security Advisor
- Series 65 / Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Pro bono / Community Service
- Founder and Chair, ROSE (Reiki Outreach Services for Elders), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing Reiki services to elders in their communities.
Educational Background
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 1984
- Law Degree, College of William & Mary, 1987
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Elder Law Columnist, Golden Gazette, Fairfax County, Virginia
- Monthly Estate Planning and Elder Law Columnist for attorneys nationwide, The Practical Lawyer Journal
- Author, How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living Trust Plus™
- Author, Planning and Defending Asset Protection Trusts: Asset Protection for the Middle Class, American Law Institute–American Bar Association
- Author, Protecting Your Assets from Probate and Long-Term Care: Don't Let the System Bankrupt You and Your Loved Ones
- Author of the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust chapter in Protect & Defend: America's Leading Attorneys
- Author, Nursing Home Survival Guide
- Author, Trust for Senior Citizens, American Law Institute–American Bar Association
- Author of articles appearing in the Sourcebook / Guide to Retirement Living
- Featured guest speaker on numerous television programs, including Fairfax County Public TV and Probate Nation
- Featured guest speaker on numerous radio programs, including WTOP Radio and Washington Post Radio
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Four-time best-selling author in Elder Law and Estate Planning.
- Recognized as one of the leading Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning attorneys in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
- Recognized as a leading national authority on Medicaid Asset Protection and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts.
- Selected as a member of the NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners by fellow members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
- Quoted or cited as an expert by numerous publications and organizations, including The Washington Post, Newsweek, Northern Virginia Magazine, Trusts & Estates Magazine, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Bar Association.
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007–2026
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly “Leaders in the Law”
- Named among the top 5% of Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys in Virginia by Super Lawyers every year since 2007 and in the Washington, DC metropolitan area every year since 2008.
- Named by Newsweek Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in the country, 2011
- AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for experience and ethics
- Named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in the Washington, DC metropolitan area
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America
- Named by Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Northern Virginia since 2011
Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Evan is a colleague and one of the finest elder law attorneys in Virginia! He is deserving of this recognation.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2026
