Estate Planning Lawyers in Upper Marlboro | 13 available

13 Estate Planning lawyers are available in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, including Alphonso Hearns, CHEN Law, LLC, Karl Chen, and Essita Duncan. Lawyers rated on this page have an average Avvo rating of 4.6/5.
№ 1 Estate Planning Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Firm: Hearns Law Group, LLC
9500 Medical Center Drive , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Probate, Traffic Violations, Wills
Alphonso S. Hearns, Jr., managing attorney and founder of Hearns Law Group, LLC, has spent the past 17 years litigating high conflict divorce and custody cases. Alphonso began his legal career as a real estate transactions attorney but developed a passion for advocating for individuals and families in court. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and is licensed to practice in Maryland. Alphonso received numerous awards and distinctions, and was selected to the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers List. In 2021, Alphonso was selected as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the welfare of his community, the administration of justice, and the traditions of the profession of law. Alphonso was also selected for inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America 2020-2021 edition by The Who's Who Directories. Also, in 2020, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) awarded Alphonso the prestigious Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Maryland.. Within the first few years of Alphonso’s transition to family law, he experienced tremendous success in handling the most complex custody litigation matters an attorney could ever experience. Alphonso forged partnerships with several advocacy groups in the Maryland region, including the Center for Abused Persons, Charles County, Maryland and the YWCA, Annapolis, Maryland. He began assisting these groups with handling complex custody and domestic violence cases in which they did not have the resources to manage as non-profit organizations. Alphonso quickly developed a reputation as the go-to attorney for handling high-conflict family law cases, which resulted in him successfully managing hundreds of such cases. His stellar reputation and track record of success has earned him the respect and acknowledgement of his peers and local judges. Alphonso was selected to lead the Prince George's County Bar Association's Family Law Committee as the Co-Chair, and in this leadership capacity, he mentored new family law practitioners and provided a source of continuing legal education for seasoned practitioners.
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“…reached into the jaws of defeat and pulled out a victory for me. Mr. Hearns was calm, collected an…”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hearns is a great attorney and mentor. He is a very nice and personable person who is very knowledgeable in the family law arena.”
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“Everyone in the office treated me as an individual and not just another case number. Much appreciation to the entire team for sticking with me through this very stressful case. To …”
— Elaine Dunbar
TOP 5 Estate Planning Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

CHEN Law, LLC

Firm: CHEN Law, LLC
9701 Apollo Dr , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning
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“I was referred to Mr. Chen from a neighbor. He communicated with him and discussed my needs and options. I came into the office to discuss further options....”
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“After having been disappointed by several firms to guide me in handling a pending issue with my love ones’ estate, I cannot recommend Chen Law; Karl Chen, highly enough for estate …”
— GRETA CARTER
TOP 5 Estate Planning Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Karl Chen

Firm: CHEN Law, LLC
9701 Apollo Dr , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
I began my law career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., after seven years as a financial services professional. It was an incredible experience as I had responsibility for reviewing and commenting on various initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and periodic corporate filings. Over the next seventeen years my experience included working for three major U.S. corporations as their corporate counsel. Those experiences included serving as lead counsel on securities offerings, corporate compliance, advertising, corporate sponsorship negotiations, contracts, labor and employment matters and counseling through a massive $3.5 billion merger.. I dreamed about going to law school and coming out and making a difference in people’s lives, but in reality, I ended up working in “corporate America”, where my legal experience was totally transactional and didn’t truly serve individuals and small business owners in the way I do today.. When I opened my practice in April 2011, I followed the mantra of many other law firms and performed work primarily on a billable hourly rate that was as high as $400. And, as you can imagine my clients wanted me to do everything as quickly as possible with as little communication as possible. They didn’t want to talk about certain concerns or issues, they were afraid to call because they didn’t know how much that call would cost them and whether it was worth it.. I opened this firm with the idea of bringing back the Personal Family Lawyer relationship - where initial planning is just the beginning of the relationship and we’re focused on putting in place a plan we know we will work for you and the people you love. Over the last ten years, the firm has grown into the type of service provider where we do things differently based on my experience with the traditional model of estate planning.. First of all – We make every effort to eliminate billing on an hourly basis. Everything related to our Estate Planning and Business Planning services are performed on a flat fee, agreed to in advance, so there are no surprises. You’ll know exactly what it will cost to work with us, after we’ve gotten clear about what you want, and you’ll even be able to choose your own fee. Then, after the initial planning process, we have options so that you can ensure your plan stays up to date throughout your life, and again you’ll know exactly what that costs and choose your own fee there.. Second – we’re here to support you. You’ll be able to speak to someone to get your questions answered promptly. And, if you need to speak with me about something that someone on my team cannot answer, we’ll get a call scheduled so that I can be prepared, and you can be prepared, and we won’t waste your time playing phone tag.. Third – we see planning as just the beginning of the relationship whereas in the past the plan was viewed as a one-time transactional event.. Once you sign your planning documents, that is when the relationship really begins. At no additional charge, we review your plan at least every three years. And, we have two levels of membership programs that almost all of our clients participate in – either the gold program which provides you with a yearly plan review and unlimited changes to your plan or the gold plus program that includes an annual meeting with your attorney, CPA and financial advisor, plus ongoing legal guidance throughout the year.. Finally, we don’t just focus on passing on your financial assets, but your whole family wealth. Family wealth to us include the values, intellectual, spiritual and human assets that you wish to share with your loved ones. Our process includes guidance to you on passing on those intangible assets. We include that with every plan and our clients and their families love having that as part of their plan.. These are just a few of the things that make our firm different. We’re the best fit for people who don’t just want to leave their family a set of documents that may or may not work, but instead want to use the estate planning process to pass on a legacy of love and care and ease. And keep their family out of court and out of conflict.
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“Mr. Chen is truly a great lawyer. From the time I made my first call until the end he and his staff…”
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“I referred a friend to Mr. Chen and they were extremely impressed with his work ethics and successful results. As a result, he has become their only choice for all their business n…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Essita Duncan

Po Box 4182 , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20775
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
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“…ocess through the court and kept me informed on anything that was needed in my behalf, as well as ke…”
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“I am happy to endorse Essita. She is a seasoned attorney with a wealth of knowledge, yet she is also collaborative, personable, and kind. I have had the privilege of working with h…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Ronald Cooper

Firm: Ronald H. Cooper
14513 Main Street , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20772
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Civil, Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense, Debtor/Creditor, Domestic Partnership, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Wills, General Practice
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“…s there when I arrived and assured me that everything will be fine. Standing in front of the judge,…”
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Yelp Rating: Rated 2.8 out of 5

Bruce a johnson jr

Firm: Bruce a johnson jr
238 20774-0000 , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Business
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“Customers service is very important and so is professionalism. After playing phone tag I was able to have a full length conversion with Bruce Johnson. The...”
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Emmanuelle Francois

Firm: Francois Williams Legal, LLC
9701 Apollo Drive , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Founding attorney of Francois Williams Legal , E. Regine Francois Williams, has extensive legal experience in a wide range of case types. Working as a defense attorney for medical professionals and insurance providers has given her the knowledge to help numerous individuals and small business owners through their complex legal issues. She has litigated a wide range of civil matters for clients throughout Maryland and has assisted numerous clients in developing their personalized estate plans to suit their unique needs. Over a decade of legal experience, combined with a compassionate nature and a desire to fully understand each client’s unique goals and concerns, translates to better results for clients, no matter what their situation.. We are a fully virtual office, with a presence in Maryland and Florida.  We help people, solve problems.
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“Regine is one of the most skilled, intelligent and caring attorneys I have worked with. She possesses unique analytical skills for determining the best course of action to advise t…”

Joyce Patricia Robinson

Firm: Joy P. Robinson, Esquire
9701 Apollo Drive , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Consumer Loan Modification, Short Sale Negotiation, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Estate Planning, Immigration and Naturalization, Foreclosures Defense, Bankruptcy/Commercial, Corporate/Business

Zachary Worshtil

Firm: Powers & Worshtil, P.C.
5415 Water Street , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20772
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Zach joined Powers & Worshtil, P.C. in 2014. His practice includes estate planning, estate and trust administration, and probate litigation.A native of Prince George’s County, Zach graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans. He received his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and an M.B.A. from the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business. After graduation, Zach served as the judicial law clerk to Judge Albert W. Northrop of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, where he gained extensive knowledge of litigation and the judicial process. Following his judicial clerkship, Zach entered private practice, where he worked in various areas of law and gained valuable experience.Zach also serves as a Standing Examiner for the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, assisting parties in proceedings involving post-judgment discovery in aid of enforcement. Additionally, he is a trained mediator and has completed Maryland’s 40-hour mediation training. Zach also serves on the Board of Directors for the Prince George’s County Bar Association, is co-chair of the County Bar Association’s Probate, Estates, Trusts & Elder Law Committee, and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Estate & Trust Section Council Legislative Committee.Zach was recently named to The Daily Record’s 2024 Estate and Trust Law Power List.

Egan P. O-Brien

Firm: OBrien, Young and Knowles L.L.P.
5407 Water Street   106 , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20772
Practice Areas: Civil, Estate Planning, Personal Injury

Lindsey K. Modispaugh

Firm: Knight, Manzi, Nussbaum & La Placa
14440 Old Mill Road 088 , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20772
Practice Areas: Elder, Estate Planning

Maria Martinez

14307 Colonel Addison Ct , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20772
Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Monica M. Haley-Pierson

Firm: Knight, Manzi, Nussbaum and LaPlaca, P.A.
14440 Old Mill Road , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20772
Practice Areas: Elder, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate, Trusts

Estate Planning Lawyers in Upper Marlboro, Maryland at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 13 Estate Planning lawyers in Upper Marlboro. 4 have Avvo client reviews, averaging 4.6/5 across 29 reviews. The highest Avvo rating (with at least 3 reviews) is Alphonso Hearns, at 4.8/5 from 16 reviews. You can also browse all Estate Planning lawyers in Maryland.

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How many Estate Planning lawyers are in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
Lawbamba lists 13 Estate Planning lawyers in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 4 of them have Avvo client reviews.
What is the average Avvo rating for Estate Planning lawyers in Upper Marlboro?
Across 29 Avvo client reviews, Estate Planning lawyers in Upper Marlboro average 4.6 out of 5.
Who has the highest Avvo rating among Estate Planning lawyers in Upper Marlboro?
Among lawyers with at least 3 Avvo client reviews, Alphonso Hearns has the highest rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews.
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