Ms. Moccia concentrates her practice in estate planning, from simple wills and powers of attorney to advanced tax planning involving revocable and irrevocable trusts and other sophisticated planning techniques. In addition, Ms. Moccia assists families with trust and estate administration. She is also an elder law attorney, providing counsel to seniors and their families on matters ranging from Medicaid eligibility and federal benefits to guardianship and conservatorships.
Ms. Moccia holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning from the University of Miami. While attending Miami, she served on the Ethics Committee of the Elder Law Project. She also annually attends the Heckerling Institute, the nation's premier estate and gift tax program.
Ms. Moccia contributes her time and talent to her community, having served as a restoration project coordinator for the Norfolk Environmental Commission, a fund-raising organizer and volunteer for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, and a conflict resolution seminar trainer for The Dwelling Place and FORkids Shelter. She also volunteers as a Young Lawyer Ambassador for the American Bar Association.
Education
University of Miami School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning (2008)
Regent University School of Law
Juris Doctor (2007)
The College of William and Mary
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Minor in Business Management (2003)
Professional Recognition
Nominated as "Woman of the Year" by the National Association
of Professional Women (2010-2011)
Virginia State Bar
- Young Lawyers Conference (Board of Governors)
- Professional Development Committee
Virginia Bar Association
- Wills, Trusts & Estates Section
- Young Lawyers Division
American Bar Association
- Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
Young Lawyer Ambassador
Community Involvement
Hampton Roads Estate Planning Counsel
National Association of Professional Women