Paula L. Peaden
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA 23230
- Estate Planning & Probate (40%),
- Elder Law (50%),
- Estate & Trust Litigation (10%)
Paula L. Peaden is a nurse-turned-attorney who knows what it takes to protect the rights and livelihood of her clients. Her experience as an ICU nurse has lent a great deal to her practice of elder law, estate planning and administration. Located in Richmond, Virginia, Ms. Peaden provides services throughout the state of Virginia and beyond. Her practice focuses on the areas of estate planning and trust administration, elder law, long-term care and disability planning, special needs trusts, guardianships and more.
Never afraid to take on complex and often emotionally charged cases, Ms. Peaden takes a strong stance on behalf of her clients and their rights. She regularly speaks at local events and conferences, providing Virginians with valuable knowledge on various subjects of elder law.
As a counselor and advocate for Virginia families, Ms. Peaden has maintained a solid record for her high regard for professionalism, ethics and compassion for her clients. She is an American Jurisprudence Award winner and is listed as AV Preeminent* by Martindale-Hubbell. She is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America(R) as well as the Virginia Business Legal Elite.
In addition to these recognitions, Ms. Peaden is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, the Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association, the Special Needs Alliance, and more. With a strong background, continued success and satisfied clients, Ms. Peaden continues to be a driving force for all Virginia families touched by elder law, special needs or other family law matters.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used 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 confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
** The Best Lawyers in America® 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC.
Estate Planning & Probate (40%)
Elder Law (50%)
Estate & Trust Litigation (10%)
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About Paula Peaden
Admitted: 1989, Virginia
Professional Webpage: http://www.parkerpollard.com/Attorneys/Paula-L-Peaden.shtml
Honors/Awards:
- Legal Elite, Virginia Business, 2015
- Richmond Lawyer of the Year, Elder Law, Best Lawyers, 2014
- Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2013
- AV Preeminent* by Martindale-Hubbell
- Phi Delta Phi
- Five Star Wealth Management Professional
- Best Lawyers in America
- Listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
- American Jurisprudence Award, Employment Discrimination
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Virginia Guardianship Association, 1995 - 2005
- Virginia, 1989
- Director, Virginia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association
- Member, Business and Health Section, Virginia Bar Association, 1989 - Present
- Chair, Elder Law Section, Virginia Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Support Boy Scouts of America, Tuckahoe Little League, Hanover Arc, Alzheimer's association
- Member, Special Needs Alliance
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Author, A primer on special needs trusts and their use, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2011
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), May, 2010
- Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) Annual Conference, June, 2010
- Special Needs Trusts National Conference, October, 2010
- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Conference, Virginia chapter, , February, 2011, 2012
- Special Needs Alliance Conference, March, 2012
- Advance Medical Directives, Virginia Bar Association's Annual Winter Meeting, January, 2010
- Know Your Rights Seminar, Senior Citizens Law Day, in cooperation with the Virginia State Bar, Senior Lawyers Conference and Richmond Triad, held at the First Baptist Church of Richmond, January 2010
- Estate Planning, Autumn Run Clubhouse, June, 2010
- Seminar Panelist, Virginia Elder Rights Coalition, June, 2010
- Disability Planning, Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care Center, November, 2010
- Powers of Attorney, St. Mary's Hospital, March, 2011
- Estate Planning and Elder Law, Richmond Chapter Alzheimer's Association, March, 2011
- Special Needs Trusts, Hanover High School Parent Resource Center, April 2010 and 2011
- Advance Medical Directives, Life Caregiving Modern Aging event, October, 2011
- Estate Planning for Seniors, Trinity Lutheran Church, March, 2012
- Estate Planning and Elder Law, The Crossings at Bon Air, March, 2012
- Estate Planning and Special Needs Planning, Regional Case Management Meeting, Hanover Community Services, April, 2012
Educational Background:
- Medical College of Virginia and George Washington University Hospital, Intensive Care Unit Nurse
- Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York, B.S.N, 1982
Industry Groups
- National Academy Of Elder Law Attorneys
- Special Needs Alliance
- Virginia Bar Association
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Last Updated: 9/6/2018