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I love the challenges that come with practicing law!  My clients know and appreciate that I give my full effort to achieve the best result in each and every case.  I have the unique opportunity to practice alongside my lovely wife, Scarlett, who is one of the best family law attorneys I have ever known.  We appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding you case!

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.

I did not always want to be a lawyer. My family is comprised of teachers and professors, so I followed in those footsteps.. But soon after having my first child I was dragged through the courts in a highly contentious custody matter. Years of filings and appearances in courts in two different states caused me to understand that no lawyer could advocate on my behalf like I could.. So I went to law school on a part-time basis while also teaching as a professor full-time! My goal was to absorb as much as I could so I could protect myself and my child.. I practiced family law and have now moved into estate planning and probate administration. I'm dually licensed in Illinois and Indiana. My goal with my firm is to have a legal practice that stands apart from traditional models. I do this by not being a high-volume law firm, by using technology wherever I can, by being more flexible than traditional firms and more.. A friend says I have more degrees than a thermometer. I tell people I love to learn. Let me use my knowledge to help you.

To all clients, I offer a FREE "introductory" phone consultation of up to 30 minutes and an initial face to face consult for a flat fee. For more fee information, please see my website. I offer copies of many of my publications FREE or for a small copy/handling charge.. For groups, I am often available to give FREE presentations on the basic estate planning or business entity formations (currently limited to DC residents) or on the basics of the patent system (currently limited to the DC area, unless the group pays my travel related expenses). I provide handouts for these presentations - there may be a small copy charge required.. In addition to the DC and New York bars, I am also a member of the USPTO's patent bar. As a patent attorney, I may represent clients before the USPTO (aka the Patent Office). I have worked as an examiner at the USPTO which may provide me with useful insight.

Trustworthy, accessible and compassionate, I return calls and reply to emails promptly. After practicing law for more than 30 years I still enjoy meeting with individuals and families to explain how simple and low stress estate planning can be.  We tailor each estate plan to each client's needs, which means the unique issues that present themselves keep things interesting and keep us always learning.  A comprehensive estate plan should nominate guardians for children under age 18 and for the person creating the plan (in case of an accident, stroke or dementia), advise loved ones of the client's wishes regarding health care, including end of life decisions, and provide for the distribution of assets after a death consistent with the client's wishes - to the people and causes most important to them, when appropriate based on each person's maturity.  We work to avoid guardianship and probate when possible so as to save expenses and keep our clients' financial affairs private.  As people age and fear being impoverished by long term health care costs, we consider it a privilege to help you protect assets and plan for eligibility for Medicaid and/or Veterans Administration pension benefits.

Hello, I am William G. "Gregg" Almand the founding member of William G. Almand, P.A.. I am an attorney who protects the rights of consumers, children, small business owners and anyone whose rights are violated by those who abuse power in Government or Corporations. I believe everyone deserves justice in an often unjust world. My professionalism never waivers, nor does my good humor.. I enjoy working out "dirt law" problems. I began my practice in Real Estate by working with Arkansas Title Companies to straighten out title problems for title company customers who could not sell or buy real estate. I even had one major title company hire me to fix a problem they could not fix and upon which the title company had given up. The problem was solved in only four hours (located a missing deed from 1911)!. When you need a Real Estate Attorney that you can trust, call William G. Almand, P.A. in Little Rock, Arkansas and surrounding areas for all of your real estate law needs. At William G. Almand, P.A. we are experts in Real Estate Law, Probate Law, Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation Services. You’ll know that you’re in the right hands when you call the real estate lawyer experts from William G. Almand, P.A. in Little Rock, AR.

Mary Nash started her legal career in 1976 after graduating from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Previously, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University. After law school she was awarded a post-doctoral legal Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in International Finance from Georgetown University. Then, in 1993, she relocated to Arkansas, where she has remained since. Mary has practiced in the area of Elder Law and Estate Planning for over 30 years. In that time, she has created thousands of revocable, irrevocable, and special needs trusts. Mary also has handled numerous Guardianships and Veterans Benefits issues, and regularly counsels families on saving assets and qualifying for Medicaid. She is the author of two books on estate planning.  She is the author of two books on estate planning, the most recent being: Helping Hands Across Time Keeping Family Money in the Family. She is licensed in Arkansas, Florida, Colorado, and Indiana, but currently lives in Maumelle, Arkansas with her dog, Bear.

During law school, Simon interned with the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) where he assisted families with release from detention centers, visa applications, and removal proceedings.. Simon interned as a Certified Legal Intern for the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and Florida A&M University College of Law Legal Clinic as a Guardian Ad Litem, representing the best interest of children inside and outside of the courts.. Simon also interned with a boutique law firm in Dallas, assisting their clients with commercial real estate, intellectual property, social media, tax planning, employment law, and corporate transactions.. In addition to all the hard work with academics and practice, Simon held leadership roles throughout his entire tenure at law school. Simon was a Supreme Court Justice for the Florida A&M University Student Government Association, where he lobbied for change to ensure that the Supreme Court would always include law students within the Court system. He was also elected as a representative for the College of Law through The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law School Affiliates, where he was honored in receiving the “Governor of the Year” award from The Florida Bar.. Simon has moderated panel discussions, including the inaugural Florida Law Schools’ Consortium for Racial Justice discussing “Civil Rights Litigation and Coalition Building in the 21st Century.”. Simon passed the Texas Bar Exam on his first attempt, scoring in the top 10%, according to historical data.. As a first generation born American, Simon grew up with immigrant parent-values, working in the family business from the young age of 6. His parent’s involvement in their local community, passion for travelling, and interaction with various cultures were passed down and continue with him today.. His wife, Lexy, is also a first generation American, and together they travel, volunteer, and pursue making a meaningful impact on society, one interaction at a time. You can see them out and about with their dog, Hashtag, but they most enjoy dinner dates and board game nights with their close-knit friend group when they’re not binge watching the latest tv shows.. Simon is currently working towards his Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree, where he anticipates graduating in December 2021 from the University of Oklahoma, and Lexy is pursuing a dual major, aspiring to one day get her Ph.D. in Psychology.