A native of Virginia with deep roots in his community, Rory has more than 30 years’
experience practicing elder law, estate planning, asset protection, Medicaid planning,
veterans' affairs, and special needs planning. Through his personal journey, Rory not only
understands the complex legal issues involved as a professional but also the intense
emotional issues as a caregiver.
Since 2000, he has held an “AV® Preeminent™″ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell,
meaning he is nationally recognized as a lawyer with the highest levels of skill and integrity
and has reached the height of professional excellence. Rory has also earned an “Lawyergist
Superb” rating of “10 out of 10.”
Additionally, Rory is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution
of claims for veterans benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He is
admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.
In 2019, Rory authored The Family Estate Planning and Elder Law Guide. Rory is sought
after as a frequent public speaker on issues of elder law, special needs, and taxation.
A longtime resident of Loudoun County, Rory was re-appointed Vice Chairman of the
Loudoun County Zoning Board of Appeals in 2020 after many years of serving on the Board.
A member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), in 2021, Rory was
elected to the Board of Director for the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA)
where he serves as Chair of the Member Relations and Communications Committee.