Christopher Mays

Chris focuses his practice on helping individuals and families navigate some of the most important legal issues they may ever face. His practice includes working with clients in matters related to: estate planning and administration; guardianship and conservatorship; probate issues; Medicaid planning; as well as preparation of premarital and marital agreements. In addition, Chris serves as a guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults and represents clients in involuntary hospital commitment hearings.

Chris has received various awards for his work as an attorney, including recognition as a "Top Lawyer" by Northern Virginia Magazine and Super Lawyers. Chris has also received Avvo's highest rating for attorneys and the Martindale Client Service Award for client satisfaction.

Chris has also lectured at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and local bar associations in Northern Virginia. He has also written for the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and co-authored written materials for Virginia CLE (Continuing Legal Education). Chris received his BS from Virginia Tech and JD from the George Washington University Law School.

Chris is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.