January 2026 – Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Susanna B. Hickman has joined the Firm’s Williamsburg office as a Member in the Estate, Trust & Wealth Transfer practice group.
Prior to joining Kaufman & Canoles, Ms. Hickman was a partner at Geddy, Harris, Franck and Hickman for over 30 years. In addition, she is the Certified Guardian ad litem, Commissioner of Accounts for New Kent County, Charles City County, King William County, and King and Queen County. She received her B.A., cum laude, from Sweet Briar College and her J.D from William & Mary Law School.
“Ms. Hickman is one of the most respected attorneys on the Peninsula and has deep roots in Williamsburg,” said Managing Director of the Kaufman & Canoles Williamsburg office Dustin DeVore. “We are honored to have Ms. Hickman join our Firm. She brings a substantial business network and an accomplished legal career to Kaufman & Canoles.”
Kaufman & Canoles’ Estate, Trust & Wealth Transfer Group is dedicated to ensuring clients’ success through practical and experienced trust and estate planning and administration. The team helps families, professionals, executives, and other high-net-worth clients throughout Virginia preserve their wealth, property, and values, often working with two or more generations of the same family. The team also provides comprehensive business succession planning to owners and entrepreneurs, advising them on smooth transfers of ownership and control of their companies.
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