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.
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D.
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- Wilmington College
- B.S. | Business Administration and Management
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- Attorney
- East Coast Elder Law, PLLC
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- Attorney
- Parks Zeigler
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- Attorney and Shareholder
- Hook Law Center, PC
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- Powers of Attorney, Minor Children, and Assets in other Jurisdictions
- Virginia CLE
- Special Needs Trusts
- Virginia CLE
- The Medicaid Lien and Other Liens of the Commonwealth
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Certified Elder Law Attorney
- National Elder Law Foundation
- Rising Star
- Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top Lawyer - Elder Law
- Coastal Virginia Magazine
- Estate Planning, and Probate
- Lead Counsel Verified
- Rising Star
- Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
- Rising Star
- Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
- Hampton Roads Community Foundation Professional Advisors Committee
- Member
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- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member
- Current
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- National Alliance of Medicare-Set Aside Professionals
- Member
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- Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member
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- Special Needs Alliance
- Member
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- Parent Education Advocacy Training Center
- Board of Directors
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- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- ID Number: 328585
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- Virginia
- Virginia State Bar
- ID Number: 83249
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- English: Spoken, Written
- Website
- East Coast Elder Law, PLLC