Megan Marie Wallace

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Megan Marie Wallace

also known as Megan M. Wallace

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 790E, Bethesda, MD

About Megan

Biography

Attorney focusing on estate planning and probate in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

50%
Probate 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 25 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Voluntary Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Wallace Law, LLC

7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 790E, Bethesda, MD, 20814

wallacelawllc.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Megan online.

Megan Marie Wallace's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matt | May 08, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

Highly Recommend. Purposeful counsel and knowledgeable insights to estate planning.

I sought Megan's expertise in revising an old will I had done previously with another attorney many years earlier. The process couldn't have been more different than before! Megan took a sequential and thoughtful approach in determining the best options for me to consider as part of this highly per...sonal document. Pleasant, fun and knowledgeable I am happy to provide a testimonial on her behalf. I recommend her to my own clients, friends and neighbors.

Posted by David | June 29, 2011 | Wills & Living Wills

Highly recommend!

Megan was such a pleasure to work with! Everything you've ever heard about lawyers? Forget all that and just hire Megan... She's smart, *good*, friendly, so easy to work with, professional and responsive. We needed our wills, trusts, etc. updated and put in place and Megan took care of everything.... She asked us questions that help us understand and clarify our needs and intentions, made sure we'd considered all angles, and then set up the legal documents and structures exactly as per our decisions. I would HIGHLY recommend Megan and will certainly be calling her myself anytime I need legal work in the future!

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2009 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Megan Wallace was thorough and provided us with clear explanations related to our options which allowed us to make informed decisions throughout our estate planning process. We would definitely work with Ms. Wallace again in the future.

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2009 | Business

Megan Wallace review

I recently purchased a small business in Falls Church, VA and needed the help of a lawyer. I was lucky enough to find Megan. She assisted me throughout the transition, working diligently to ensure my best interests were looked out for. This was unfamiliar territory for me and she made sure I under...stood each aspect of the sale. Megan was easy to get in touch with and reliable when it came down to deadlines. What I appreciated most however, was her personal support and enthusiasm for my career move. I felt she held a genuine interest in my business, rather than being treated as just another legal transaction.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2009 | Contracts & Agreements

Top Notch Lawyer

Megan is extraordinary. She is a master at helping me understand the legal ramifications surrounding contracts, agreements, and more. I find her to be truly innovative. focused on possibility, and highly knowledgeable. She is able to bring the language of agreements to simple yet meaningful langua...ge that captures the spirit of the law in a way most can understand. More she is responsive and I trust her to give me excellent advice.

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Megan Marie Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsey Sarowitz

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is a thoughtful attorney, focused on what is best for her clients. Her attention to detail and caring approach make her a wonderful attorney, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of her services!"

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Jennifer Fairfax

Estate planning lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is an outstanding attorney that I have known for many years. She understands complex estate planning and tax matters and her advice is clear and concise. I have heard Megan speak, observed her professionalism and work ethic. She is highly regarded as a top estate planner with the skill and knowledge to work with LGBT clients, basic estate planning needs as well as complex estate and trust matters. I never hesitate to send clients to her."

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Suzanne Simpson

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan made an excellent presentation to the Howard County Trust and Estates Section outlining the legal concerns and considerations when drafting an estate plan for domestic partners. Her thorough and well-researched outline was much appreciated by the members. Thank you Megan!"

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Erica Gloger

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is quite knowledgeable and sophisticated in the field and I have enjoyed getting to know her."

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Edward Biggin

Business lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I Strongly endorse Megan's work as an attorney. Megan is courtesous, knowledgeable, professional, personable, and easy to work with. I would not hesitate to consult with Megan on issues outside of my area of expertise."

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John Barger

Business lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is personable, intelligent and confident. I have enjoyed getting to know and interact with Megan professionally through the Triangle Business Advisory Council, the Bar Association of Montgomery County and the Lawyers' Roundtable on LGBT Issues. She is thoughtful and thorough in her approach to business and estate planning. I enjoy working with her, and look forward to working with her more closely in the years to come. She also practices in the areas of Tax and Estate Planning in addition to Business transactions."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Lawyer, Bethesda Magazine

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

Distinguished Law Student Award, Western Michigan University

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Wallace Law, LLC

2007 - 2008

Of Counsel, Meyers, Eisler & Leatham, LLC

2000 - 2007

Attorney, Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP

1999 - 2000

Attorney, Arthur Andersen

1998 - 1999

Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1998 - 1999

Law Clerk to the Honorable Marilyn J. Kelly, Michigan Supreme Court

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

Virginia State Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Women's Bar Association of Maryland

Member

American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Member

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

Education

2000

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M.

1997

Western Michigan University

J.D.

1990

Agnes Scott College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2009

The Unmarried Couple: Estate and Tax Planning

Estate and Tax Planning Strategies

2009

Parents Speaker Series

Estate Planning for Families with Minor Children

2009

Estate Planning Workshop

Things to Consider in Your Estate Plan

2008

Parents Speaker Series

Choosing Guardians and Trustees

Publications

1997

Thomas M. Cooley Law Review The Development and Impact of the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act of 1995

1997

Thomas M. Cooley Law Review The Ethical Considerations of Defense Strategies When Confronted With a Victim Impact Statement - Give Us Dirty Laundry?

Languages

English

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