General Information

Year founded: 1915
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Overview

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Oast & Taylor is an Estate Planning and Elder Law firm serving the residents of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. We strive to provide our clients with the peach of mind that their families and loved ones will always be protected. With sensitivity to the ever-changing roles in the family dynamic, we offer a multitude of services designed to promote fiscal and personal independence and well-being. Whether you are in need of legal assistance, are looking forward to retirement, are already retired and exploring options to plan and prepare for your future, or you are the parent or caretaker of a person with special needs or a disability, you can trust Oast & Taylor to understand and help.

We have carved a unique history rich in tradition and excellence, beginning with the creation of the law firm of Oast, Oast & Oast in 1915. Today, the firm's sole focus is the practice of Estate Planning and Elder Law, including the practices areas of Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Long-term Care Planning, Special Needs Planning, Veterans Benefits, Life Care Planning, and Estate, Trust, & Fiduciary Litigation.


Rankings

Oast & Taylor PLC is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Norfolk
Tier 1 for Elder Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Norfolk
Tier 1 for Elder Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Elder Law
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Oast & Taylor PLC has 4 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Oast & Taylor PLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Demographics

Partners
Male: 3
Female: 1
Associates
Male: 1
Female: 1
Attorney Management / Department Heads
Female: 1
Paralegals
Female: 9
Non-Legal Employees
Female: 3

Main Location

Management and Personnel

Firm Administrator
Pam Sergent

Contacts

Firm Administrator
Pam Sergent 757-452-6200
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