Keeping Families Out of Conflict and Out of Court

Life planning isn't about filling out forms — it's about understanding your family, your values, and your goals. Valerie takes the time to know each client personally, designing plans that reflect who you are and protect what matters most to you. Her approach is comprehensive, collaborative, and deeply personal.

Valerie's Journey

Education

University of Akron School of Law — building a foundation for a career in service

Early Career

Years of experience developing expertise in estate planning and elder law

Florida Practice

Established Lang Hall Law Offices in Bradenton, FL to serve Southwest Florida families

Today

Continuing to grow and serve families with comprehensive life planning

Lifelong Learner

Valerie is endlessly curious and enjoys digging into new ideas, better questions, and the details that make each family unique.

Coach at Heart

Her life-coach training shows up in the way she listens, helps people sort through hard decisions, and keeps conversations practical.

Homeschool Mom

Family life shapes how she thinks about planning: flexible, patient, and grounded in the daily realities clients are trying to protect.

Unexpected Fun

Valerie brings warmth, humor, and a little surprise to work that can otherwise feel intimidating or heavy.

The Team Supporting Your Plan

Valerie is supported by a small, trusted team that helps keep client communication, document work, and matter support organized.

Rachel Borock
Legal Assistant

Rachel Borock

Rachel helps keep client communication, scheduling, document coordination, and day-to-day matter support organized and moving.

Andrew L. Clark, Esq.
Probate and Trust Administration Support

Andrew L. Clark, Esq.

Andrew provides probate and trust administration support on select matters so estate and trust work can move forward with care and precision.

Credentials & Memberships

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)Specialized expertise in elder law and life planning
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA)
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA)Florida elder law professional community and education
WealthCounsel Member
WealthCounsel MemberAccess to cutting-edge estate planning strategies
ElderCounsel Member
ElderCounsel MemberDedicated elder law and Medicaid planning resources
Trustate Advisory Council
Trustate Advisory CouncilNational Trusts & Estates Advisory Council
University of Akron School of LawJuris Doctor

Media & Podcast Appearances

Coming soon — check back for Valerie's latest interviews and features.