Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro
Probate Attorney | Serving Virginia Beach, VA
14 years of
experience
- Probate
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
Virginia
Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro
Probate Attorney | Serving Virginia Beach, VA
14 years of experience
Probate, Elder Law & Estate Planning
Virginia
Biography
I am Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro, a Certified Elder Law Attorney and the Founder of East Coast Elder Law, PLLC. My practice focuses on elder law, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, estate planning, asset protection, financial planning, guardianships, and conservatorships.
I have a deep passion for special needs planning, which has made me a trusted resource for personal injury attorneys seeking guidance on public benefits and the protection of their clients' funds. Over the years, I have handled hundreds of personal injury cases, creating settlement trusts that often include special needs trust provisions and Medicare set-asides.
I hold a certification as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) from The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), a credential approved by the American Bar Association and authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The CELA certification is considered the legal industry’s “gold standard” for those practicing elder law and special needs law, and I am proud to be among the approximately 500 CELA-certified attorneys across the country.
Since 2017, I have been recognized as a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyer’s Magazine, an acknowledgment that highlights my dedication and commitment to my field.
Practice Area
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Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D.
- Wilmington College
- Business Administration and Management B.S.
License
14 years since Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro was first licensed to practice law
- 2012
- active
- Virginia
- 2020
- active
- Virginia
Work Experience
2025
East Coast Elder Law, PLLC, Attorney
2023 - 2025
Parks Zeigler, Attorney
2012 - 2023
Hook Law Center, PC, Attorney and Shareholder
Professional Associations
2025
Parent Education Advocacy Training Center
Board of Directors
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Professional Advisors Committee
Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
National Alliance of Medicare-Set Aside Professionals
Member
Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Special Needs Alliance
Member
Publications
2016
Powers of Attorney, Minor Children, and Assets in other Jurisdictions, Virginia CLE
2016
Special Needs Trusts, Virginia CLE
2016
The Medicaid Lien and Other Liens of the Commonwealth, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Languages
- English
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Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro
Probate, Elder Law & Estate Planning