Lisa A. Allen

Lisa A. Allen is a Richmond, Virginia, attorney who focuses on estate planning and special needs planning. She helps individuals and families prepare for future needs, organize estate documents, and address legal concerns tied to incapacity, disability, benefits, and end-of-life planning. Her work is informed by direct experience helping families facing difficult diagnoses and by a practical understanding of how planning decisions affect caregivers, loved ones, and long-term stability.

Allen earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2018. She served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Public Interest Law Review and received a Pro Bono Certificate for more than 120 hours of service. She also earned a B.S. and M.A. from the University of Rhode Island. Her education supports careful legal writing, client counseling, and planning-focused advocacy.

Allen previously served as Client Services Attorney at CancerLINC, a Richmond nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients and their families. In that role, she helped families with estate planning, estate administration, and public and private benefits. She also had a successful career as a chemistry teacher before law school and was named Teacher of the Year in Stonington, Connecticut, bringing communication skills and patience to client service.

Lisa A. Allen is an active speaker on estate planning topics, including incapacity, special needs planning, and end-of-life legal issues. Her presentations have included caregiver workshops, support group training, and programs addressing legal needs connected to serious illness. She serves on the board of directors for Circle Center, an adult day services nonprofit. Allen helps clients approach sensitive planning decisions with compassion, preparation, and practical legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
• Member, Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Richmond School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Rhode Island
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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