Alison R. Zizzo

Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Midgett Preti Olansen PC
Alison R. Zizzo
Midgett Preti Olansen PC

Practice areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Business & Corporate, Civil Litigation; view more

Licensed in Virginia since: 2006

Education: Regent University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 - 2016

Midgett Preti Olansen PC

2901 S. Lynnhaven Road
Suite 120
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Visit website

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Alison R. Zizzo is a shareholder at Midgett Preti Olansen, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she focuses her legal practice on trust and estate litigation, including fiduciary disputes, beneficiary representation, guardianships and conservatorships, and elder law. She brings a wealth of civil litigation experience and is proficient in handling a diverse array of general litigation matters such as business disputes, collection and defense of debts, and contract disputes. Additionally, she is adept at managing complex trust and estate administration matters, providing crucial support to families during both the administrative process and any litigation that might arise.

Ms. Zizzo’s professional recognition includes being selected by her peers for inclusion in Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite in the Young Lawyers category in 2014 and 2015, and in the taxes/estate/trusts/elder law category in 2015. Since 2017, she has consistently been acknowledged by Best Lawyers. The Coastal Virginia Magazine has listed her as a Top Lawyer, and she was honored as the Lawyer of the Year for trusts and estates litigation in Norfolk.

Completing her undergraduate studies in history at Christopher Newport University, Ms. Zizzo received the Martha Woodword Scholarship for Excellence in the subject. She earned her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she received top honors in legal research and writing, trial practice, and wills, trusts and estates. Her distinguished legal abilities have earned her an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

Licensed to practice in Virginia, Ms. Zizzo is admitted to the Virginia Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Her professional memberships include the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council and the Virginia Beach Bar Association. Through her comprehensive legal practice, she continues to provide exceptional legal services, upholding the rights and interests of her clients with dedication and integrity.

*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

Estate & Trust Litigation, Business/Corporate, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Elder Law, General Litigation

Focus areas

Litigation

  • 50% Estate & Trust Litigation
  • 20% Business/Corporate
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 10% Elder Law
  • 10% General Litigation

First Admitted: 2006, Virginia

Professional Webpage: https://mpopc.com/attorneys/alison-r-zizzo

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Virginia
  • VSB Legislative Committee
  • Virginia Beach Bar Association
  • Hampton Roads Estate Planning Counsel
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • Virginia Supreme Court
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Rotary Club of Chesapeake
  • Chesapeake Public Library Foundation, Board Member
Honors/Awards:
  • AV® Preeminent ™ Peer Review Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
  • Lawyer of the Year, Litigation-Trusts and Estates in Norfolk
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation-Trusts and Estates
  • “Top Lawyers”, Coastal Virginia Magazine
  • Virginia “Super Lawyer” Rising Star
  • Virginia “Super Lawyer”
  • Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, Civil Litigation
Educational Background:
  • Regent University School of Law, J.D.
  • Christopher Newport University, B.A. in History
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Recent Developments in Undue Influence Presumption and Proof in Virginia; Connor-Zaritsky 40th Annual Estate Planning and Administration Seminar; awarded Outstanding Speaker
  • Fiduciary Liability of Trust Protector; Connor-Zaritsky 42nd Annual Estate Planning and Administration
  • Real Property Issues in Elder Law and Estate Administration, Virginia CLE, Real Estate Seminar
  • How do I change Thee; Modifying and Terminating Irrevocable Trusts in Virginia, Virginia Bar Association and Virginia CLE
  • Essentials of Will Drafting in Virginia, Virginia CLE
  • Essentials of Trust Drafting in Virginia, Virginia CLE

Office location for Alison R. Zizzo

2901 S. Lynnhaven Road
Suite 120
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone: 757-731-3347

Selections

7 Years Super Lawyers
3 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2014 - 2016

Top Lists

Top 100: Virginia Super Lawyers: 2025 Top 50: Women Virginia Super Lawyers: 2025

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