Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Columbia Area

Bill has been practicing law in Columbia since 1985. His primary practice areas are commercial real estate, income tax planning, tax-deferred exchanges of real estate, entity formation and other business transactions, and legal ethics and lawyer misconduct. Bill also serves as general counsel to GLV.. Bill is an active member of the South Carolina Bar, having served as chair of the Real Estate Practice Section Council, the Professional Responsibility Committee, and the Ethics 2000 subcommittee. He currently serves on the South Carolina Bar’s Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee and the Professional Responsibility Committee, as well as serving as a faculty member for the Legal Ethics and Practice Program: Ethics School co-sponsored by the South Carolina Bar’s Professional Responsibility Committee and the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel.. Bill received an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1998; a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1984, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Order of Wig and Robe; and a B.S., summa cum laude, from Presbyterian College in 1982.

Attorney Sandra Holt is currently a Senior Associate Attorney at MLO/Mulinazzi Law Office in Columbia, Maryland. While her legal experience spans through several areas of law, she primarily focuses on Real Estate and Will and Estates work. Attorney Holt also is a real estate broker, a certified general contractor, and dedicates countless hours to local Howard County charities such as Volunteens, Columbia Community Care, Elizabeth House in Laurel, and various dog shelters and rescues.

Attorney Dwight W. Clark established his practice in 1999 with a specific mission: to provide the highest quality, yet affordable legal services possible. Mr. Clark chose to go into the field of law after a career in the Department of Defense. Working in various civil practices, he gained a great deal of experience in family law and landlord/tenant work. His present practice is a reflection of these experiences.. We pride ourselves in serving your family law needs in a professional manner, and in a courteous and friendly atmosphere. We can assist you with family law issues such as prenuptial agreements, separation and property settlements, divorce, alimony, child custody and support, adoptions, and guardianships. Difficult domestic issues often exact a heavy toll on the family members that are affected. This heavy toll is mainly exacted in 3 ways:. Our goal is to help you minimize the adverse effects that the process may have on you and your loved ones.. Dwight Clark is the principle of the Law Firm of Dwight W. Clark L.L.C. He graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School, and has practiced law in Maryland for more than 20 years. He has written and spoken on various issues related to estate planning and family law matters. He is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the Maryland and Howard County Bar Associations.

At the law office of R. A. Gazaille, Attorney at Law, LLC, we have more than 15 years of experience reviewing loan and mortgage documents and helping people get into the right house. When you come to our firm, you will find the personal attention and dedicated representation you need for your real estate issue.. Whether you are buying a new home or selling your property, we will explain all of your legal options and help you make important decisions to protect your interests.

Anthony grew up in Vienna, Illinois--located in Southern Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army out of high school and earned his Bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and his Juris Doctor and MBA from University of Illinois - Champaign Urbana. Anthony is also a licensed foster/adoptive parent and currently resides in Millstadt, IL with his wife and four children.

Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia law firm serving clients throughout Howard County and the surrounding counties in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid/long-term care planning, and veterans pension planning.. Since Mr. McDonald was admitted to the Maryland Bar, in addition to managing a successful law practice, he has served as a volunteer attorney with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland and the Bar Association of Baltimore City – Senior Legal Services, where he has helped Maryland low-income seniors with their estate planning needs. Mr. McDonald currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Howard County Estate Planning Council. In 2018, Mr. McDonald, was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan, Jr. to serve on the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Council.. While in law school, Mr. McDonald served as a student attorney with the Washtenaw County Public Defender Office and the SixtyPlus, Inc., Elderlaw Clinic. At the Public Defender Office, Mr. McDonald advocated on behalf of indigent defendants charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Additionally, Mr. McDonald represented low-income seniors with a wide range of civil matters during his tenure with the SixtyPlus, Inc., Elderlaw Clinic. He also served as the court appointed guardianship reviewer for, the Circuit Court of Michigan for, Ingham County, Clinton County, and Eaton County. Mr. McDonald served as an Ambassador for the law school, mentoring newly-admitted first-year law students.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. McDonald served our nation as an Enlisted Officer with the United States Marine Corps. He also served for several years as a Federal Security Officer with the Department of Homeland Security where he trained new officers and mediated and resolved disputes regarding officer disciplinary action or officer-management matters. This breadth of experience helps Mr. McDonald deliver legal services and work with clients in a practical, goal-oriented manner.

Amy is the founding member of Providence Law Group, LLC.  Her practice provides an integrated approach to estate planning. She provides clients peace-of-mind, with planning to preserve their life-savings and family harmony for years to come. Amy is a graduate of the University of Maryland University College, The Johns Hopkins University – Carey Business School, and The University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating cum laude. She is a member of the Maryland Bar Association, The Howard County Bar Association, the Howard County Women's Bar Association and the prestigious American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, which has been recognized as a top legal source by Money Magazine and Suze Orman in her book, “9 Steps to Financial Freedom”. Amy grew up in Maryland and resides with her family in Columbia.

After serving as a judicial clerk, practicing law for 21 years, and most recently serving for 18 years as a bank senior trust officer and general counsel, I am again practicing law, now with Shawn Snyder, a domestic relations and mediation specialist.  We practice as Parks Snyder, PLLC.  I practice in the areas of trusts and estates, domestic relations, and conflict resolution.  I have always felt that it is a high honor to be a lawyer, and I enjoy putting my legal skills and experience to work to benefit clients and to participate in the administration of justice.

Admitted to the SC Bar in 1998, after a successful military career as an Infantry Army officer.  I now limit my practice to providing Attorney Supervision to real estate transactions conducted by out of state title companies.  I supervise document preparation, some closings in the Columbia area, title searches, and disbursement and recording supervision.  I prepare title opinions and other documents such as mortgages, deeds,  etc.

A founder of Saunders & Schmieler Law Offices, Jeffrey Schmieler has practiced before the eyes of the Supreme Court and across multiple states and jurisdictions, garnering national attention. His success brought many awards and honors including the title of "Top Rated Lawyer" in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Virginia and the highest possible AV Preeminent rating on Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Schmieler is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law.