Ferris & Eakin, P.C. - Roanoke, VA
Estate Planning Lawyers in Roanoke, VA
22 Luck Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24011
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- 2 Super Lawyers®
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43
Years
Experience
Roanoke Estate Planning Law Firm
Updated: 10/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Wills
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Personal Injury
- Trusts
- Will Contests And Estate Disputes
- Auto Accident Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Criminal Defense
- Traffic Defense
Firm Information
Overview
Serving Roanoke, Virginia, and the surrounding areas, the law firm of Ferris & Eakin, P.C. meets a broad range of legal needs, including: estate administration and planning; estate disputes and litigation; serious injury, wrongful death, criminal defense and DUI. We believe experience matters in the practice of law. Founded in 1988, our firm is led by Ray Ferris and Lenden Eakin, both of whom have been attorneys for more than 30 years.
Ray Ferris graduated from Roanoke College in 1976. He earned his law degree in 1982 from the University of Richmond and then returned to Roanoke to work as a prosecutor. Today his private practice focuses on personal injury plaintiff's litigation, estate litigation, estate planning, and criminal defense.
Lenden Eakin graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1979. He earned his law degree in 1982 from the University of Richmond. He then served as Estate and Tax Planning Specialist for the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. His practice concentrates on estate litigation, estate planning and estate administration.
Outside of the office, Mr. Ferris has been a Roanoke City Council member since 2010. He was re-elected in 2014. Mr. Eakin has a military background. He served for 11 years as an officer in the 29th Infantry Division of the Virginia Army National Guard.
We strive to build long-lasting relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us for decades. If a client's case requires knowledge that is outside the firm's practice, we maintain a network of lawyers and experts who can be brought in to help. Similarly, attorneys throughout Virginia frequently refer cases to us.
No matter your legal needs, we will work tirelessly to develop effective, sensible solutions.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Ferris & Eakin, P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Eakin, Lenden A. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Ferris, Raphael On a Super Lawyers® List
Previous Law Firm Names
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Rider, Thomas, Cleaveland, Ferris & Eakin, P.C, 2004
Contact
22 Luck Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
Phone Number: 540-685-1533
Fax Number: 540-344-6608
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.roanokevirginialaw.com
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