State Years

Dist. of Columbia - DC 20 years

Maryland - MD 21 years
Licensed for 20 years

State DC

Acquired 2003

Status
Good Standing No misconduct found
Licensed for 21 years

State MD

Acquired 2001

Status
Active No misconduct found

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

David Anthony Lucas

Estate planning Attorney at Rockville, MD

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Highly recommend David A. Lucas for Estate/Trust settlement

I was the Estate Executor and Trustee for my father's affairs and returned to Maryland to settle things after my dad passed away. My sister and I met with David on referral from a friend. We both liked his style (listened, approachable, easy to talk to) and our initial impression was that he was very skilled and knowledgeable. I had no previous experience in this arena and therefore needed someone I could depend on completely to handle both the regular processing of the Estate and Trust, plus to give me counsel about some unfortunate family issues. David handled both the Will/Estate and my Dad's Trust with the utmost of excellence, competence and wisdom. The Trust had been written by another attorney and had some language that caused a bit of a stir in the family. David professionally assessed the situation and gave me counsel as to the correct legal interpretation and handling of the Trust. He also expertly handled an unexpected legal situation that arose in the family in which they involved another attorney. His successful handling of that situation precluded any further legal action. David is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. He corresponded with me in a timely fashion and answered all of my questions (and believe me, there were plenty!) with patience and detailed explanations. I highly recommend David Lucas.

Excellent Estate Planning services

We are a recently retired couple, who had a pair of several-decades-old wills and had given no recent thought to estate planning. We attended one of Mr. Lucas's free dinner seminars. By the end of the evening, we were convinced that we needed to do some estate planning and that he was a good lawyer from which to obtain services. We had several meetings with Mr. Lucas. Throughout the process, we were comfortable with him. We ended up with a living trust and other legal documents that are tailored to our circumstances. We highly recommend Mr. Lucas for estate planning services.

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Practice areas

Estate planning

50%

18 years
Probate

15%

18 years
Trusts

15%

18 years
Wills and living wills

10%

18 years
Elder law

5%

18 years
Power of attorney

5%

18 years

David A. Lucas provides extensive estate planning, asset protection, and business planning services to individuals and businesses in Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Germantown, Silver Spring, Olney and surrounding areas. David’s main objective is to provide his clients with a well-crafted estate plan so that they can avoid probate, protect their assets and legacies, and provide for the security of their loved ones. David takes a special interest in ensuring that the dreams parents have for their children are not lost to taxes, poor planning, or procrastination.

David is licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia and is admitted to practice before the respective local and Federal courts. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. David is also a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the nation’s premier organization promoting high standards of excellence and integrity in the legal profession.

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Miller, Miller & Canby, Chartered

(301) 804-6889 Office

200-B Monroe Street

Rockville, MD, 20850

millermillercanby.com

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Work Experience

Attorney
Miller, Miller & Canby, Chartered
2018 - Present

Attorney
Law Office of David A. Lucas, LLC
2006 - 2018

Associate
The Zipin Law Firm, LLC
2004 - 2006

Judicial Law Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland
2002 - 2003

Attorney
United States Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board
2001 - 2002

Summer Law Intern
United States Dept. of Justice, Tax Division
2000 - 2000

Law Clerk
United States Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board
1999 - 2000

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Education

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
2001

Catholic University of America
BA - Bachelor of Arts, with distinction
1997

Legal Cases

Protection of Clients' Assets from Probate, Taxes, Creditors and Predators
You will ensure that your estate passes to whom you want, when you want, and is carried out in the manner you have chosen.

Associations

WealthCounsel
Member
2018 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Member
2005 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Member
2005 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Member
2003 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County
Member
2002 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association
Member
2001 - Present

Montgomery County Maryland American Inn of Court
Associate
2018 - 2019

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Member
2006 - 2018

The Journal of Contemporary Health Law & Policy
Staff Member
1999 - 2000

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Languages Spoken

English

Portuguese

Honors and Awards

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2021

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

Excellence In the Study of Labor and Employment Law
American Bar Association and Bureau of National Affairs
2001

Publications

MM&C News
The Deceased Spouse’s Unused Exemption (DSUE): a Spouse’s Final Gift
2023

MM&C News
7 Common Strategies to Reduce the Value of Your Estate for Tax Purposes
2022

MM&C News
Tax and Estate Planning: Gifting to a Charity
2022

MM&C News
Three Things You Need to Know about Cryptocurrency and Your Estate Plan
2022

MM&C News
Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs): What You Should Know
2022

MM&C News
SECURE Act: How It Affects Your Estate Plan and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts
2020

MM&C News
Does Your Small Business Have a Succession Plan? 6 Key Factors to Consider
2019

MM&C News
How Does Tax Reform Affect Your Estate Plan?
2018

MM&C News
New Maryland Legislation Caps Estate Tax Exemption at $5 Million Beginning January 1, 2019
2018

MM&C News
Truly the Season of Giving: IRS Gives the Green Light for Gifting
2018

MM&C News
Advance Medical Directives: You Have the Right to Decide, Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
2018

Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy
Staff Member
2000

Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy
Staff Member
1999

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Speaking Engagements

Client WebEx Event
Estate Planning and Living Trusts
2019

Estate Planning from A to Z
Trusts 101
2018

Estate Planning
5 Common Estate Planning Myths - Navy Federal Credit Union
2015

Estate Planning
5 Common Estate Planning Myths - NIH Federal Credit Union
2014

Estate Planning
5 Common Estate Planning Myths - Navy Federal Credit Union
2014

Public Educational Seminar
Legacy Wealth Planning
2013

Client Appreciation Seminar
Basic Estate Planning
2012

Public Educational Seminar
Legacy Wealth Planning
2012

Employee Seminar at US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Living Trust Seminar
2011

Aronson, LLC Employee Seminar
5 Common Estate Planning Myths
2011

Seminar
Basic Estate Planning
2010

OPNET Lunch Speaker Series
3 Estate Planning Myths & How to Avoid Them
2009

Seminar
Wills & Living Trusts
2009

Living Trust Seminar
Estate Planning
2009

Seminar
Wills & Living Trusts
2008

Bladensburg Rotary Club
Basic Estate Planning
2008

Seminar
Wills & Living Trusts
2007

Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce
3 Common Estate Planning Myths & How to Avoid Them
2007

University of Maryland, College Park
Basic Estate Planning
2007

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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)

Given (13)

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Glenn Anderson

Estate planning Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working with Dave Lucas for the past several years. He is knowledgeable, personable, and well liked by clients. I highly recommend him!"

Linda Amato

Estate planning Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and has extensive knowledge of matters related to estate planning and probate."

Douglas Borthwick

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

Caeb Colravy

Estate planning Attorney | Jan 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David enthusiastically! I have known him for more than 10 years and we served as judicial law clerks together. He is smart, thorough, and passionate about his work. He provides his clients with the information they need to make wise estate planning decisions and he enjoys a great reputation among his peers in the legal profession. I refer clients to him without hesitation."

Gregg Greenberg

Estate planning Attorney | Dec 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Lucas enjoys a well deserved reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated Estate Planning attorneys in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. I consistently refer clients with complicated Estate Planning needs to Mr. Lucas. I absolutely endorse Mr. Lucas."

Paula Mattson-Sarli

Estate planning Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David Lucas is a highly experienced and passionate attorney. Hismembership with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys sets him apart from the rest and further demonstrates his dedication to this area of law."

Colleen Prosser

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Lucas is a conscientious, capable attorney and I have enjoyed working with him on several client matters."

Nicole Livingston

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a warm, caring attorney who you will feel comfortable talking to about your family situation and your assets. He will provide the best estate plan for your family. You should feel comfortable working with Dave."

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