Edward W Wolcott Jr

History

Historians have traced the Wolcott family lineage back to 1382, but our firm's story starts with the branch of the family that emigrated to America in 1630. Since the Wolcott family's arrival, its members have fought in nearly every American war, including the Colonial War, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and World Wars I & II. Oliver Wolcott even served as Governor of Connecticut and signed the Declaration of Independence. Two Wolcott descendants, brothers Edward W. Wolcott and Harry K. Wolcott, founded the family legal practice of Wolcott & Wolcott in Norfolk in 1895. The Wolcott family has continuously practiced law in Hampton Roads for four generations, and through mergers, partnerships and associations with other fine practitioners, established Wolcott Rivers Gates as it exists today. When it matters most, the people and businesses of Hampton Roads call upon the attorneys at Wolcott Rivers Gates for efficient

Specialties

- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death/Recreational Boating Accidents - Elder Law: Wills, Power of Attorneys, Medical Directives, Trusts, Estate Planning - Guardianship/Conservatorship - Residential Real Estate - Family Law/Divorce