Tanya Harvey focuses her practice on estate planning and probate. In addition to handling general estate planning matters, Ms. Harvey has specialized experience in several areas of estate planning law. She is especially adept with issues involving individuals with disabilities and special needs trusts, in light of her significant experience in special education law. She has experience providing estate planning counsel to non-traditional families and the GLBT community, including guidance and assistance with living trusts, health care powers of attorney and asset distribution. In addition, Ms. Harvey is experienced in negotiating and drafting prenuptial agreements, and she understands and is particularly sensitive to the specific estate planning issues involved when an individual is contemplating, or going through, a separation or divorce.

Professional Affiliations

• District of Columbia Bar – Estates, Trusts & Probate Law Section

• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

• New York State Bar

• Maryland State Bar

• U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps – Major, Reserve (Active Duty, 1983-87)

• Virginia State Bar

• Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Council

Civic Involvement and Honors

• Best Brief, Niagara Cup Moot Court Competition, 1980

• Business Student of the Year, 1977

• Circle of Friends Award for Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs, SULAM, 2004

• Commander's Award for Civilian Service, 1989

• D.C. Bar Pro Bono Probate Working Group – Developing and implementing Probate Resource Center, 2005-present

• Maryland House of Delegates Official Citation for Special Education Law, 2004

• Meritorious Service Medal, 1987

• Moot Court Board Member, 1979-1982

• Phi Alpha Delta Vice Justice, 1981-1982

• U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps Award for Best Legal Assistance Office, 1987

• Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River

• The Women's Home, Arlington, Va. – Board of Directors, 1994-present