About Us
Our Attorneys
Experienced Virginia Attorneys Focused on Lifelong Relationships
Attorney Helena S. Mock is the founder and owner of The Peninsula Center for Estate and Lifelong Planning. Ms. Mock — who has been practicing estate, probate, trust, business, and tax law in Virginia since 2000 — provides personal attention and service to each of the firm’s clients. Ms. Mock, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney and an Accredited Estate Planning Attorney, has been named seven times to Virginia Business’s Legal Elite list, was selected in 2007 and 2008 for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers — Rising Stars, has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers from 2013-2017, has received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award in 2013 and 2015, has received a rating of 10.0 from the legal website Avvo, and has just received recognition as an Accredited Estate Planner®.
The Peninsula Center for Estate and Lifelong Planning attorneys have the experience and insight to assist clients with a wide range of estate, business, and elder law matters. To learn more about their backgrounds, please review their comprehensive profiles:
Our Staff
Our staff has been hand-selected by Helena to ensure that every client feels like they are the only client and receives the care and assistance necessitated by the client’s individual situation.
Debra Pecor
Senior Paralegal, Estate Planning and Administration
Debbie is our Senior Paralegal; she is well-versed in all facets of estate planning and administration and brings a wealth of knowledge to our staff. With over 44 years of paralegal experience, including 23 years with Helena, Debbie has helped hundreds of clients prepare their estate plans and administer estates and trusts upon the death of a loved one. Her knowledge and expertise are unparalleled, and clients love working with her.
Teresa M. Clemons
Office Manager/Paralegal
Teresa is our Office Manager, part-time Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal, and Marketing Director and has a background in accounting and a certificate in paralegal studies. Teresa moved to Williamsburg in 2004 from Northern Virginia. After working in the Title business for 16 years, she had resigned to stay home and raise her son. After he entered school, she found that she had more time. She started working with TPC as our part-time Bookkeeper in 2011, working only a few hours a week. Over the years, her hours, job description, and duties changed significantly. She has grown along with TPC, and today fills many roles for our firm. As you can see, the firm wouldn’t run with her.
Leslie Salvo
Estate and Trust Administration Paralegal
Leslie is our Estate and Trust Administration Paralegal. She has been with us since 2019 and has over 28 years of experience working with both the Court system and in private practice. She previously held the position of Deputy Clerk in the Probate Division of a Virginia Circuit Court and subsequently worked as a paralegal assisting with estate administration, trust administration, preparation of estate plans, and guardianship and conservatorship pleadings.
Courtney Hux
Drafting Paralegal
Courtney is one of our Drafting Paralegals. She has over 20 years’ experience in the legal profession. She was born and raised in Williamsburg. She enjoys helping others and in her spare time loves spending time with her son and going to the beach.
Marie Power
Legal Administrative Assistant
Marie is our legal administrative assistant. After her husband retired from the Navy and her daughters graduating from college, she decided to finish her own college education and received her Bachelor of Science in legal studies. She has experience in the mortgage industry and real estate title. After receiving her degree, she knew she wanted to move on to a career in the legal industry. In her free time, she enjoys biking and all the outdoor festivities here in Williamsburg, as well as Face Timing with her granddaughter, Alina.
To discuss how The Peninsula Center can assist you with your concerns, please contact us at our offices in Williamsburg at 757-847-5596 or by e-mail.