Evan Farr, CEA, CELA, has been in private practice in Fairfax since 1987.  As the only attorney in Virginia who is both a Certified Estate Advisor and a Certified Elder Law Attorney, Evan Farr is widely recognized as one of the leading Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys in Virginia.

Professional Credentials:

• One of three attorneys in Fairfax to have earned the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation.*
• The only attorney in Virginia to have earned the designation of Certified Estate Advisor from the National Association of Financial and Estate Planning.* 
• The only Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney in Virginia who has been Lead Counsel Certified by LawInfo.com* -- “recognized by his peers as an outstanding attorney in his fields.”
• One of two Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys in Fairfax who have been listed as top-rated in the Guide To Lawyers in Northern Virginia.
• BV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell – indicates an “exemplary reputation and well-established practice.”
• The only Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney in Fairfax who is a member of the AARP Legal Services Network.
• One of only 6 attorneys in Fairfax who is a Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Writing Credentials:

• Published book in the field of Elder Law:  "The Virginia Nursing Home Survival Guide" (available at Amazon.com)
• Articles Have Appeared In:  Guide to Retirement Living and Golden Gazette (published by the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging).

Academic Credentials:

• College:  University of Pennsylvania, 1984
  Ranked 4th among all colleges by U.S. News and World Report in 2005
• Law School:  College of William & Mary, 1987
  Ranked 6th among all public colleges by U.S. News and World Report in 2005.
  

To stay abreast of new and ever-changing laws, and to continually hone and enhance his legal knowledge, Evan Farr attends an average of more than 18 hours per year of Continuing Legal Education classes, which is more than one and half times the state requirement.

Evan is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association's Elder Law Section and Trusts & Estates Section, and has served in numerous leadership positions within the Association, including Chair of the Election Committee, Chair of the Long Range Planning Committee, and Chair of the Law Practice Management Section.

In his personal life, Evan is very active in his church and in Scouting.  At Fairfax United Methodist Church, Evan serves as a Trustee and as Chair of the Memorials Committee.  For Scouting, Evan serves as a Den Leader and as Membership Chair for his son's Cub Scout pack and as the Webelos-to-Scout Transition Chair for the Sully District.  Evan lives in Clifton with his wife and family.
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*There is no procedure in Virginia for approving certifying organizations.