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Midgett Preti Olansen PC

United States 2025

Overview

The roots of Midgett Preti Olansen begin with founding of The Trust & Estates Law Firm in 1999 by John Midgett as a solo, boutique estate planning firm specializing in planning for the protection and efficient transfer of family wealth from one generation to another. Building on his commitment to excellence, the firm has been able to carefully grow to include eight exceptional attorneys who not only carry on Mr. Midgett’s original vision of providing preeminent family wealth transfer planning, but are able to offer a more robust, diverse set of legal services to its clients.

Within our primary practice groups, clients will find a multitude of sub-specialty practice areas, including, basic and advanced estate planning, asset protection planning, will contests, trustee risk mitigation, estate and gift tax planning, guardianship and conservatorship, special needs trusts, closely held business law, small business planning, business succession planning, audit resolution, tax collection and tax preparation. The attorneys of the firm have over one hundred years of combined experience in these complex practice areas.

Founded:
1999
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Practice Areas:
10
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
5

Rankings

Regional

Norfolk

Tier
1
Norfolk
Elder Law
Tier
1
Norfolk
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Norfolk
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Norfolk
Corporate Governance Law
Tier
2
Norfolk
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
Norfolk
Tax Law

Rankings

Regional

Norfolk

Tier
1
Norfolk
Elder Law
Tier
1
Norfolk
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Norfolk
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Norfolk
Corporate Governance Law
Tier
2
Norfolk
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
Norfolk
Tax Law
Tier
3
Norfolk
Corporate Law

Practice Areas

Midgett Preti Olansen PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 7 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Elder Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Midgett Preti Olansen PC proudly has 5 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Virginia Beach, VA
2901 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 120
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
United States
Anna B. Basurto
Firm Administrator
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