Certified Elder Law Attorney® Robert W. Haley brings over 30 years of legal expertise and knowledge to his firm, which concentrates solely on the areas of elder law, estate planning (Last Will & Testaments, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Trusts, etc.,.) Asset Protection/Medicaid Planning and Fiduciary services. For many years, Robert practiced in real estate law, and in general practice, but decided to narrow his focus to elder law and estate planning when he realized the tremendous need for proper planning to be filled in Southside Virginia. Robert found the attention to detail that is so important when searching a real estate title can also help families protect their hard-earned assets while securing crucial Medicaid eligibility for their long-term care needs. The Medicaid system is a myriad of rules and regulations and this attention to detail is what can often make the vital difference in planning! He understands how stressful it is for families when a loved one needs long-term care. He knows that while he cannot take away that burden, he can help give the family some peace of mind in the complex process of securing long-term care Medicaid benefits. Even families that have long-term care insurance in place have legal needs and Robert explains and educates his clients on their options so that they can make the best decision for themselves and their family both now as well as in the future! Robert has seen too many families spend their life savings unnecessarily or put in a position to sell their family home to qualify for the nursing home and long-term care; Robert and his staff diligently work to help families plan to avoid these heart-wrenching outcomes. As the only Certified Elder Law Attorney® in Southside Virginia, many attorneys refer their clients to Robert due to his excellent reputation, not only as an expert in his field, but also as an award-winning attorney of the highest ethical standards. He is a charter member of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA) as well as a long-standing member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). In addition, he is also on the NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners, (CAP) a distinction he achieved early in his practice. CAP was established by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) as an invitation-only council. Members are recognized as innovators of the profession; instrumental in leading the future of Elder Law; a major source of speakers, writers, and leaders of the NAELA programs and role models, providing a “vision” and mentoring for NAELA members. Candidates must be NAELA members for a minimum of 10 years, AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and either a NAELA Fellow or a Certified Elder Law Attorney®. Mr. Haley divides his time among our two office locations in Danville and Lynchburg as needed. A veteran and native of Bassett, Robert came back home to open his law practice in 1995 upon graduating law school after proudly serving our country in the United States Air Force for over eight years. When not in the office, Robert enjoys reading, smoking fine cigars, and traveling with his wife Cricket!

Freshman Senator, South Texas College of Law 1970, Delta Theta Phi, E.E. Townes Senate, South Texas College of Law, "Clerk of the Exchequer" 1971-1972, South Texas College of Law, "Law Review" and "Book Review Editor" 1972-1973, American Jurisprudence Award, Study of Personal Property 1971, Chairperson of the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Houston Subcommittee of the State Bar of Texas 1989-1991, 20 year Anniversary rated B.V. Distinguished by Martindale Hubbell, Peer Review rated as "very highly rated". 1990-2010 and Subsequent years 2011-2019, Client Distinction Award by Lawyer.com and Martindale Hubbell in various years including 2015, Americas Most Honored Professionals for various years including 2016, 2017 and 2018

Brandon Carson Hall is a partner at HART DAVID CARSON, LLP and handles civil cases across a wide array of practice areas. He has settled or tried hundreds of cases resulting in millions of dollars for his clients. Brandon has successfully handled wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, construction accident, commercial trucking accident, automobile accident and worker’s compensation cases in state and federal courts in Illinois.

Mr. Hall is in charge of a 42 lawyer construction litigation firm specializing in the representation of owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and municipal entities in connection with the defense of property damage and bodily injury cases, insurance coverage disputes and contractual claims. Tom obtained his undergraduate degree from Colgate University and is a cum laude graduate of New York Law School. He is actively involved in the firms general practice, and one of its principal trial lawyers. Mr. Hall is an associate member of the General Contractors Association and a member of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, NYS Bar Assoc., and the NY County Lawyers Assoc. He is certified in OSHA Construction, Safety & Health, and has been recognized as a NY Super Lawyer from 2010 to 2017. He is a frequent lecturer on a variety of topics related to the firms practice.

As a third-generation attorney, I believe it's safe to say that practicing law is in my blood. It seems as if the legal field is just part of my genetic makeup — and that includes not only the talent and skill it takes to be a successful, efficient attorney but the passion to pursue law in a manner that truly reflects the ideas of liberty, justice, and truth. In 1977, I graduated with my Juris Doctor from the University of Texas - School of Law. Four years prior, I received my Bachelors of Science in economics from Duke University. I believe that my undergraduate degree is one of the many tools that shaped the philosophy of my practice and the area of law I work in today. Personal injury can be absolutely devastating on a person's life, not to mention the lives of that person's family members. Whether they depend on his or her care financially or intrinsically, seeing someone who has such a high impact on the quality of your life hurt and injured is traumatic — especially when those injuries were caused by someone else's negligence. With all that has to be overcome during this time, I don't believe financial burden should be a hardship that's added to the list of hurdles. This idea is why I launched my own firm over 40 years ago in 1978. My desire is to help people who truly need it. Where money is concerned, there are a few ways I demonstrate this desire. For one, consultations are absolutely free. There is no reason why someone should be charged a fee for simply seeking out information. When you schedule a consultation with me, I'm glad to provide the information you need to get headed in the right direction. In addition. I offer contingency-based payment plans. This means that you aren't obligated to pay me a single red cent until we you receive the full and fair compensation you deserve.