About Loretta Morris
Loretta Morris Williams is an attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law at Hale Ball Carlson Baumgartner Murphy PLC, located at 10511 Judicial Drive in Fairfax, Virginia. Since 2001, she has dedicated her career to practicing law in Virginia. This gives comprehensive legal services tailored to their needs. The firm offers many services, including estate planning, guardianship, conservatorship, estate administration, health care directives, and the creation of trusts and wills. Ms. Williams earned her Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 2001, equipping her with the legal knowledge necessary to navigate complex estate and elder law issues.
Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University in 1985, laying a strong educational foundation. Her expertise is further validated by her certification as an Elder Law Attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation, a designation that shows her proficiency in this specialized field. Active in the legal community, Ms. Williams is a member of the Virginia State Bar and has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating her high ethical standards and professional excellence. Her practice primarily focuses on assisting clients with estate planning, including the creation of wills and trusts. Additionally, she guides families through the details of probate and guardianship proceedings, ensuring that clients’ wishes are honored while protecting their assets.
Her counsel extends to health care directives and special needs trusts, emphasizing her commitment to serving vulnerable populations. Before her tenure at Hale Ball Carlson Baumgartner Murphy PLC, Ms. Williams was deeply involved with the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She served as past president, board member, and program committee co-chair, reflecting her leadership within the organization. Furthermore, she is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Council of Advanced Practitioners, where she collaborates with fellow professionals to advance the field of elder law. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Ms.
Williams is dedicated to community service. She participates in pro bono activities, including the Arc of Northern Virginia’s Multidisciplinary Panel for the Guardianship of Last Resort program and the Fairfax Bar Association's Wills on Wheels program. Her commitment to helping others extends to her role as a qualified guardian ad litem for incapacitated persons in Virginia. Fluent in English, Ms. Williams provides legal services to clients throughout Virginia, with a particular focus on the Fairfax area, ensuring that her expertise is accessible to those in need.
