The calm in your
legal storm.
Trusted Guidance. Personalized Solutions for families in Southwest Virginia.
Meet our Team
Your Partner in the Process
Whitney Pennington
- Nominated and Accepted into the Lawyers of Distinction for 2025 with a focus on excellence in family law.
- Voted Best Law Firm in Abingdon Virginia 2025.
- Board of Trustee Member for the Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia since 2024.
- Served as Assistant Attorney General who litigated over 3,000 child support cases including enforcement and establishment actions.
- Served as magistrate to aid community members who were seeking criminal charges, protective orders and mental health custody orders.
- Represented clients and litigated against attorneys from Northern Virginia to Southwest Virginia.
- A decade of focused practice solely on all family law matters including custody, child support, spousal support, and both contested and uncontested divorces.
- A decade of experience in drafting wills, powers of attorney, and advanced medical directives.
- Extensive understanding of enforceability and modification of out of state orders.
Individualized Planning When You Need it the Most
Need a will or power of attorney?
We provide compassionate counsel and lasting security
Individualized Compassion – Tough Advocacy – Smart Negotiation
Purpose
At The Pennington Law Firm we help you navigate difficult life events like divorce and secure their family’s future through estate planning. The practice offers high-quality, legal help so clients can get their lives back on track.
Approach
Our team handles each case with care and skill, providing compassionate legal support and expert advice. The firm offers personalized attention, a quality clients often praise.
Values
Our actions reflect our core values: clarity, preparation, and our commitment is shown through a supportive approach, effective problem-solving, and individualized attention.
Our Process, Your Peace of Mind
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We turn your uncertainty into clarity
The Path Forward
What is a GAL
What Your Date of Separation Entails
What Is Discovery
Testimonials
Heather G.
“Excellent experience! Whitney is a star! I really appreciate her support and guidance helping me through my divorce, which was very difficult. I highly recommend this practice!!”
Sharon D.
“I’ve known Whitney for years now. I highly recommend her for your legal needs. She is easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable, and very reliable. If she says it, she’ll do it.”
David G.
“My wife and I have met with her more than once. Every time we got very helpful feedback and advice. We would absolutely use her again, if the need arises.”
Connor S.
“I was in a bad spot with a reckless ticket and The Firm was nothing short of professional, fair-priced, and sensitive to my cause. I highly recommend Whitney.”
Sam L.
“Mrs. Pennington helped with a work issue that I was unable to resolve, and made the process painless. She is a great asset to the community.”
Dawn W.
“Our family has known Whitney for many years and she is a kind and caring and honest person. Our family trusts her.”
