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Ferris & Eakin, P.C.

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®
  • 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.


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Previous Law Firm Names

  • Rider, Thomas, Cleaveland, Ferris & Eakin, P.C, 2004

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Roanoke, VA

22 Luck Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24011

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Phone Number: 540-685-1533

Fax Number: 540-344-6608

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Website: https://www.roanokevirginialaw.com

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