Erin Healy Gallagher helps individuals and families plan for the future with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Her practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, and disability planning. This includes wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, powers of attorney, guardianships, and fiduciary administration.
Erin brings a deeply human approach to this work. She has been shaped by more than fifteen years serving in a position of public trust with the federal government, where she investigated and litigated cases involving financial exploitation and abusive schemes. She has seen firsthand the consequences of inadequate planning—and the profound impact it can have on individuals and families. That experience drives her commitment to helping clients prepare thoughtfully, avoid crisis when possible, and protect what matters most.
She works closely with clients to ensure their wishes are clearly expressed and legally protected, so they can age with dignity, maintain independence, and feel confident about the future. Erin has a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating solo aging, offering both practical guidance and steady support.
When challenges arise, Erin’s litigation background allows her to act decisively and effectively to safeguard her clients’ interests. Her experience in tax controversy and banking law gives her a strong understanding of financial systems and potential vulnerabilities, enabling her to identify risks early and address them proactively.
Erin is known for her calm, thoughtful approach—especially when working with families navigating complex or sensitive dynamics. Her background as a volunteer family mediator and former small business owner informs her ability to offer solutions that are not only legally sound, but also practical and grounded in real life.
Erin is licensed in Virginia and Washington, D.C. She serves clients throughout Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax.
