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Eileen O’Leary

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Eileen is the firm’s Senior Litigation Paralegal. She has worked in the legal profession for over 23 years assisting clients throughout the legal process. She has a major in both Economics and Political Science, cum laude from the University of New Hampshire. Eileen was also recommended for and agended Harvard University her junior year to attend classes in law, politics, and international studies. She attended Georgetown University’s Paralegal program, obtaining her certification in Paralegal studies with the highest honors.

After working in various DC law firms, Eileen recognized her passion in helping others through difficult matters and counseling them about the legal system and what to expect with each case. Eileen then decided to go back to school and obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She utilizes her extensive knowledge of the law and medicine to assist in guardianship and conservator cases, contested probate matters, trust and estate litigation and general civil litigation.

In her spare time, she enjoys writing, spending time with her family, yoga, and gardening.

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Online Reviews

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26/04/15
I’m not going to get into details here. I’ll just leave you with one thing. Would I ever go back and use this firm for other family matters? No, I would not. I didn’t have the confidence in them. That said, trust your gut.
Response from the owner:Hi B,

We’re unable to identify any record of you in our system based on the name provided, which makes it difficult to determine whether you actually interacted with our firm. There is also a similarly named firm in the area, so it’s possible this review may be intended for another firm.

If you did work with us, we’re open to discussing your concerns directly—please contact the office so we can verify and address them.
Jordan B
26/04/13
GO ELSEWHERE
Response from the owner:We’re sorry to see this review. At this time, we’re unable to locate a recent client or interaction under the name provided.

It’s possible there may be some confusion, as there is similarly named firm in the area. That said, we take all feedback seriously and are always happy to address any concerns. If you intended to reach our office or had an experience with us, please feel free to contact us directly so we can assist you.
Dave Norden
26/04/09
Easy to set up an appointment and very helpful.
Response from the owner:Thanks Dave for leaving us a review, happy to help!
The staff I spoke with and emailed were helpful and professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you Robert for taking the time to leave us a review, we are pleased that you found the staff here at the firm helpful and professional.
Sharon
26/03/27
I phoned Legacy Elder Law Centre from Canada regarding probate of an estate in Virginia. Spoke to the receptionist with a brief description of the services I needed to deal with. She was very nice and very helpful. She knew exactly who I needed to speak to regarding this matter and informed me she would give my message to Emily, who would call me back shortly.
Emily did in fact call me back shortly and listened to my questions and concerns and answered all my questions. By the end of the phone conversation I felt very comfortable with Emily and that she was the right person to help me. She listens...and she answers. She is very knowledgeable and she is amazing. It will be stress free and comfortable working with her.
Response from the owner:Sharon, thank you so much for your thoughtful review—and for reaching out to us all the way from Canada. We know how challenging it can be to navigate a Virginia probate matter from out of the country, and I’m really glad our team was able to make that first step a little easier.

I’ll be sure to share your kind words with Emily. She truly has a gift for listening and guiding clients through what can feel like an overwhelming process, and your feedback means a lot.

We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and look forward to working with you every step of the way.
Very professional and courtesy. Instilled confidence in me
Response from the owner:Thank you, we a pleased that we were able to instill confidence!
Jason Sapp
26/03/23
Steve Bingham was a huge help in assisting my family with selling my mother’s house after her passing. I am out of state and the house needed some work. We used his guidance to sell the house quickly and for more money than expected.
Response from the owner:Jason, thank you—I really appreciate you taking the time to write this.

I know handling everything from out of state, especially with a home that needed a lot of work, isn’t easy. I’m glad I could help guide you through it and get the property sold quickly with a better-than-expected result.

It was a privilege to work with you and your family during a difficult time. If you ever need anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Steve B.
John C.
26/03/19
My mother passed and ger affairs were in order. However, my siblings and I have little experience with probate and estates.

The staff at the Legacy Elder Law Center were excellent. Responsive, immediate appointment, superb job breaking down the process, which turned out to be easy for us. The main thing was it took time.

Special thanks to Rachael Watkins who stayed on top of things, explained everything thoroughly, and gently but persistently nudged the executor, ME, to get everything done. Thanks so much Legacy Elder Law Center!
Response from the owner:John,
We’re glad our team was able to make the probate process clear and manageable during a difficult time. It’s great to hear that Rachael provided the right balance of guidance and follow-up to help keep everything on track.

We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in us.
TZ1000
26/03/12
Excellent interview and experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you!

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Legacy Elder Law Center’s ability to listen to you, map out a financial strategy and follow through with expert planning and advocacy is invaluable in securing your family’s financial future no matter what event comes along down the road.

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Liz was very knowledgeable about the services provided by Elder Law Center. She was very patient and explain the process in depth.
Legacy Elder Law was very helpful in assisting me and my family in establishing a Special Needs Trust and ensuring Medicaid covered my mother's rehabilitation cost. Rory is extremely knowledgeable with all aspects of Elder law and in particular Medicare & Medicaid.
Odalis worked closely with us, assisted us through the whole process, answered all of our questions, and was a strong advocate for us in dealing with the various agencies.
My phone consultation with Emily went exceptionally well. Emily was informative, direct, clear and compassionate when speaking to me.

She answered my questions, provided clear direction, and treated me with compassion. She also introduced the team, fees, and next steps which gave me confidence that Legacy Elder Law Center could give me a sucessful outcome.
Very good experience working with Steve Bingham. We benefited from Steve's professionalism, experience and smart practical approach. Made for a quick and smooth sale of our property. Thanks Steve!
I had an extraordinarily good experience working with Legacy Elder Law Center. Odalis Aviles handled the Medicaid application process for my brother-in-law. I was so nervous about the whole thing. Odalis walked me through the entire process. She was always calm and encouraging. She taught me patience! She had such a positive influence on me. I would recommend the Legacy Elder Law Center to everyone. You can trust them because they know what they are doing. They care and have your best interest at heart. They are the real deal. Thank you Odalis.