Gorham “Rory” Clark

Gorham “Rory” Clark has built a long legal career focused on older adults, families, veterans, and people with special planning needs. With more than 30 years of experience, he handles elder law, estate planning, asset protection, Veterans’ affairs, and special needs planning with steady, practical care for clients and families.

Gorham earned his BA from the University of Virginia in 1984. He earned his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1987. His legal background supports decades of work in elder law, estate planning, public speaking, legal writing, veterans benefits, and planning for people with special needs.

Gorham works with clients facing sensitive choices about long-term care, benefits, family protection, and future planning. His practice includes Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits / Aid & Attendance, guardianships and conservatorships, estate and trust planning, probate, trust administration, fiduciary services, estate and trust litigation, and Veterans Affairs for varied family needs.

Gorham brings professional knowledge and caregiver understanding to his work. His profile notes that personal experience shaped his awareness of both the legal problems families face and the emotional pressure that often comes with caregiving, aging, disability planning, and urgent decisions about protection, safety, financial stability, and family direction during crises.

Gorham has also contributed beyond client matters through writing, speaking, and professional leadership. In 2019, he authored The Family Estate Planning and Elder Law Guide, and he is described as a frequent public speaker on elder law, special needs, and taxation issues for public audiences and professional groups alike today.

Gorham has earned an “AV® Preeminent™, 5.0 out of 5″ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and an “AVVO” Superb rating of 10 out of 10.” In 2022, he was designated as one of two Qualified Master Counselors in Virginia for this important field of legal service and planning work.

Gorham “Rory” Clark helps people by giving guidance during difficult family and care-related situations. He is accredited to prepare, present, and prosecute veterans’ benefits claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), helping eligible veterans and families pursue support through a clearer legal process and informed next steps with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner & Founder, Legacy Elder Law
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
• Chair, Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member Relations and Communications Committee
• Vice Chairman, Loudoun County Zoning Board of Appeals

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of William & Mary
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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