Sara E. Burns

Associate

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Tamra Bailey | 757.624.3215 | email

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Overview

Sara Burns works closely with clients and experienced practitioners to provide thoughtful guidance and practical solutions, while building a strong foundation in the legal and tax considerations that impact estate planning and wealth transfer.

Sara is an Associate in the firm’s Norfolk office, where her practice focuses on trust and estate law, including estate planning, estate and trust administration, and related fiduciary matters. She assists individuals and families in developing estate plans tailored to their unique goals and circumstances and supports clients through the administration of trusts and estates.

Recognition & Honors

Honors & Recognitions

Law Clerk to the Honorable David W. Lannetti and the Honorable Devon R. Paige, Norfolk Circuit Court, 2025-2026

Credentials

Education

William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2025

Virginia Commonwealth University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2022

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