Sheera Herrell, Attorney


Sheera Herrell’s estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. She excels in guiding her clients through the often confusing maze of financial and legal decisions to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished family goals. Her considerable legal expertise in family law as well as her Certified Financial Planner™ certification, has given her a strong platform from which to serve her estate planning clients in the areas of family protection and wealth preservation, as well as planning strategies for unmarried couples and divorced individuals. Whether you are married or single, with a traditional family or blended one, just starting out or looking back on a life well-lived, Sheera will help you to craft a plan that achieves your goals for your loved ones today and for years to come.

Sheera earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies at George Washington University in 1996 and her law degree from Albany Law School in 1999. Since graduating law school, Sheera has focused on family law issues – collaborative divorce, litigation, equitable distribution, support, custody, visitation, protective orders and appellate practice. In 2005, Sheera obtained her CFP® certification. As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, Sheera applies her skills to obtain the best financial settlements for her clients.

As a parent, Sheera understands the importance of planning for the future. Having the right documents in place to protect your children in the event of an emergency as well as protecting your financial assets are critical components in every family plan. Sheera’s comprehensive perspective of her clients’ state of affairs insures that her clients’ financial assets as well as their family legacy are passed to the next generation. As a member of the Personal Family Lawyer network, Sheera strives to be her clients’ trusted advisor for life.

Sheera is a member of the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Organization of Greater Hampton Roads, Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Hampton Roads, International Association of Collaborative Professionals, Financial Planning Association and Virginia Collaborative Professionals. Selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars Edition 2008, Sheera is committed to providing all of her clients the personal attention they each deserve.

Sheera resides in Virginia Beach and loves spending her free time with her husband and young son.