Whitney Pennington — Lawyers of Distinction 2025, Best Law Firm in Abingdon 2025, and former Assistant Attorney General — provides trusted family law and estate planning counsel for Southwest Virginia families. Personalized solutions. Compassionate guidance.
The Pennington Law Firm brings a decade of focused family law experience combined with an extensive estate planning practice. Whitney Pennington served as Assistant Attorney General, litigating over 3,000 child support cases, and as a magistrate across Southwest Virginia. Voted Best Law Firm in Abingdon, Virginia 2025. Lawyers of Distinction 2025.
Serving Abingdon, Bristol, and Southwest Virginia communities.
Call (276) 477-1422Focused counsel for the moments that shape a family — from custody and divorce to protecting the people and property you love.
Divorce (contested & uncontested), child custody & visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective orders.
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Wills, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and estate administration.
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Protecting vulnerable loved ones through proper legal channels.
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Modification and enforcement of existing orders, and registration of out-of-state orders.
Learn moreEvery family’s matter is different. These outcomes reflect the preparation and judgment Whitney brings to each one.
Whitney Pennington represented a Southwest Virginia parent in a contested custody matter, presenting compelling evidence of the children’s best interests and securing a primary custody arrangement in Virginia circuit court.
The firm guided a client through a contested divorce involving real estate, retirement accounts, and support, achieving a comprehensive settlement that fully protected the client’s financial future.
Drawing on her experience litigating over 3,000 child support cases as Assistant Attorney General, Whitney Pennington provides unmatched depth in child support establishment, modification, and enforcement.
The firm designed a comprehensive estate plan for a Southwest Virginia family, including wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, ensuring their wishes are honored and their loved ones protected.
Institutional knowledge of Southwest Virginia’s courts, paired with counsel that stays personal from the first call to the final order.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWhitney Pennington was nominated and accepted into the Lawyers of Distinction for 2025 with a focus on excellence in family law, and the firm was voted Best Law Firm in Abingdon, Virginia 2025.
Whitney litigated over 3,000 child support cases as Assistant Attorney General and served as magistrate, giving every client deep institutional knowledge of Southwest Virginia’s legal system.
The calm in your legal storm. The firm tailors every strategy to the client’s unique situation, providing personalized guidance through divorce, custody, estate planning, and every legal challenge.
A Board of Trustees member for the Morrison School in Bristol since 2024, Whitney Pennington is deeply invested in the Southwest Virginia community she serves.
Going through a divorce in Southwest Virginia was the most stressful thing I have ever faced. Whitney Pennington was the calm in the middle of the storm. She explained everything clearly, fought hard for me and my children, and never let me feel lost or alone in the process. The Pennington Law Firm is exactly who you call when family matters most.
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