McCandlish Lillard

May your holidays be bountiful with reasons to be grateful. Happy Thanksgiving!

McCandlish Lillard is proud to support FACETS' Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, championed by our paralegal Tammy Beardsley and the Fairfax Bar Association Paralegal Section. Throughout the year, but especially during the holidays, many families in Fairfax County experience extreme economic strain and struggle to put food on the table. With the help of the local community, FACETS collects Thanksgiving staples like stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, cooking oil and grocery store gift cards to distribute "Thanksgiving Bundles" to individuals and families in need.? #ThanksgivingDrive #SeasonOfGiving #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

Congratulations to McCandlish Lillard Principal Douglas Sanderson on being recognized as Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year by the Fairfax Bar Association. Doug will be presented with the award at the upcoming State of the Judiciary Luncheon on December 3, 2024, featuring keynote speakers: The Honorable Penney S. Azcarate (Chief Judge Fairfax Circuit Court), The Honorable Michael J. Holleran (Chief Judge Fairfax General District Court), and The Honorable Thomas P. Sotelo (Chief Judge?Fairfax Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court). For registration info, go to https://lnkd.in/eTJj2t8q. #probono #bestlawyers #fairfaxbar #community

Each year the Veterans Day National Committee publishes a commemorative Veterans Day poster to honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The theme for this year's poster is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service,” designed by Myisha Godette, a retired, disabled Army Veteran from Queens, New York. In respect and recognition of the contributions our country's Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, thank you for your service! https://lnkd.in/guwJEvEP #VeteransDay2024 #democracy #freedom

McCandlish Lillard is pleased to announce that our firm has been listed in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers? Best Law Firms? rankings as one of the top law firms in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous and highly selective evaluation process that includes ratings by thousands of clients, lawyers, and law firm representatives. The firm is ranked among the best law firms in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region in the following practice areas: ??Elder Law (Tier 1) ??Family Law (Tier 1) ??Litigation – Trust & Estates (Tier 1) ??Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Tier 1) ??Trust and Estates (Tier 1) ??Workers’ Compensation Law –Employers (Tier 2) ??Commercial Litigation (Tier 3) ??Family Law Mediation (Tier 3) ??Real Estate Law (Tier 3) ??Tax Law (Tier 3). #BestLawyers2025 https://lnkd.in/g2q8qi56

?? Understanding SSI & Medicare for Adults with Special Needs! Navigating public benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare can be overwhelming for families with special needs. Our latest blog by SNA member Elizabeth Gray (McCandlish Lillard) breaks down how these programs provide crucial financial and healthcare support. Don't miss this insightful guide to securing a brighter future for your loved ones! ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/3UL0PiD #SNA #SpecialNeedsAlliance #PublicBenefits #SSI #Medicare #DisabilityPlanning #SpecialNeeds

September 2024 marks the 43rd anniversary of Sandra Day O’Connor’s swearing-in as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. ?Justice O’Connor had a significant impact on the Supreme Court, often casting the deciding vote on issues that improved the lives of women and helped ensure the tenets of democracy.?Among her many contributions, the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy, which she founded in 2009, seeks to continue her distinguished legacy and lifetime work to advance American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement. #democracy #civility https://lnkd.in/ePwvg4a8

Since 1995, the Fairfax Law Foundation?has sponsored the Court Tour Program for eighth-grade students in Fairfax County.?This program is designed to provide Fairfax County middle school students with direct exposure to the courthouse, familiarize them with the role of the judiciary, and promote an interest in and appreciation for the law. McCandlish Lillard is proud to support Robinson Secondary School, thanks to the firm's Litigation Senior Associate David Murphy who also conducts tours of the Fairfax County Courthouse for these students. #civility #community #law

The third week of October (October 21-27, 2024) is National Estate Planning Awareness Week.??According to Caring.com?2024 Wills Survey, over half of all Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan and 40% of Americans think they do not have enough assets to have a Will or estate plan. For many people, estate planning is a daunting task. However, taking the time to work with an experienced estate attorney to get a proper estate plan in place can avoid exposing your loved ones and beneficiaries to complex legal proceedings and unnecessary legal fees, taxes and other expenses, while ensuring that you and your assets are properly cared for and managed in accordance with your wishes. For more information and assistance, please visit our firm's Wills, Trusts & Estates Resources page at https://lnkd.in/eCsyejDP. #estateplanning #wills #trusts #powersofattorney #livingwills #probate #taxes

In these difficult times where many individuals and families are stretched thin unable to afford basic food and necessities and with the holidays approaching, please support the Fairfax Bar Association Paralegal Section's annual food drive to benefit?FACETS which supports vulnerable members of Fairfax County and our local community. For a list of desired non-perishable food and grocery items, go to https://lnkd.in/gjr9gjx6. #givingback #community #kindnessmatters