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John L. Laster

John L. Laster

9.6

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

What is the Avvo Rating?

No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Guardianship
  • 20% Probate
    31 years
  • 20% Estate Planning
    31 years
  • 20% Elder Law
    31 years
  • 20% Trusts
    31 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($325/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (1)

John Laster is a lawyer licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He limits his practice to wealth transfer planning, trusts,... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Estate planning, legal directives and related issues”

Posted by: Roger, 4 months ago.

Client Review: John Laster was highly recommended to me. My partner and I find his legal services on a continuing basis excellent. He very carefully considered... more
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5 star rating

“Estate planning and preserving my wishes for health care and legal directives”

Posted by: Alan, 5 months ago.

Client Review: I am not an attorney. However, I have spent a long professional life in program and policy issues related to aging. I selected John Laster as my... more
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Résumé

 

License

32 years since John L. Laster was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1979 12/27/2011
Maryland Active 1993 02/11/2009
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1995 10/09/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University School Of Law 2009–present
Principal Attorney at Law Offices of John L. Laster 1995–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law J.D. 1979
Oberlin College A.B. 1972

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Virginia Super Lawyer Virginia Super Lawyers 2010
Virginia Super Lawyer Virginia Super Lawyers 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Charter Member Academy of Special Needs Planners 2006-present
Founding Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 1987-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Interplay of Spousal Support, Medicaid an Issue to Remember Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2011
A Few of the Challenges in Using Powers of Attorney in an Elder Law Practice Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Trusts Used for Tax Reduction Trusts 101 2012
Ethical Considerations When Representing the Elderly Client Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care 2011
See all 4 speaking engagements