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David Anthony Lucas
also known as David A. Lucas
About David
Biography
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. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Association.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
21 years
Probate
15%
21 years
Trusts
15%
21 years
Wills and Living Wills
10%
21 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 24 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Landsman Law Group
200-A Monroe Street, Suite 110, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A Very Professional, Knowledgeable and Empathic Attorney
I highly recommend David Lucas. He recently prepared my Estate Planning documents, and not only was I impressed by his vast legal knowledge and the advice and recommendations given, but also by his kindness, patience and empathy – attributes very necessary in his specialty of law, but not always foun...
David Anthony Lucas's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and has extensive knowledge of matters related to estate planning and probate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"David Lucas is a conscientious, capable attorney and I have enjoyed working with him on several client matters."
"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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Experience
Honors
2026
Best Lawyer - Elder Law, Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyer - Estates & Trusts, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Best Lawyer - Estates & Trusts, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Best Lawyer - Elder Law, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Excellence In the Study of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association and Bureau of National Affairs
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney, Landsman Law Group
2024 - 2024
Attorney, Altman & Associates, P.C.
2018 - 2024
Attorney, Miller, Miller & Canby, Chartered
2006 - 2018
Attorney, Law Office of David A. Lucas, LLC
2004 - 2006
Associate, The Zipin Law Firm, LLC
2002 - 2003
Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland
2001 - 2002
Attorney, United States Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board
2000 - 2000
Summer Law Intern, United States Dept. of Justice, Tax Division
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, United States Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board
Associations
2003 - Present
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
2002 - Present
Bar Association of Montgomery CountyMember
2001 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Montgomery County Maryland American Inn of CourtAssociate
2018 - 2026
WealthCounselMember
2006 - 2018
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
1999 - 2000
The Journal of Contemporary Health Law & PolicyStaff Member
Sample of 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.
Education
2001
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1997
Catholic University of America
BA - Bachelor of Arts, with distinction
Speaking Engagements
2019
Client WebEx Event
Estate Planning and Living Trusts
2018
Estate Planning from A to Z
Trusts 101
2015
Estate Planning
5 Common Estate Planning Myths - Navy Federal Credit Union
2014
Estate Planning
5 Common Estate Planning Myths - Navy Federal Credit Union
2014
Estate Planning
5 Common Estate Planning Myths - NIH Federal Credit Union
2013
Public Educational Seminar
Legacy Wealth Planning
2012
Public Educational Seminar
Legacy Wealth Planning
2012
Client Appreciation Seminar
Basic Estate Planning
2011
Employee Seminar at US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Living Trust Seminar
2011
Aronson, LLC Employee Seminar
5 Common Estate Planning Myths
2010
Seminar
Basic Estate Planning
2009
Seminar
Wills & Living Trusts
2009
OPNET Lunch Speaker Series
3 Estate Planning Myths & How to Avoid Them
2009
Living Trust Seminar
Estate Planning
2008
Seminar
Wills & Living Trusts
2008
Bladensburg Rotary Club
Basic Estate Planning
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
Seminar
Wills & Living Trusts
Publications
2024
2023
2023
MM&C News
Have You Chosen the Right Trustee?
2022
2022
2020
2019
MM&C News
Top 3 Estate Planning Myths
2018
2018
2018
2000
Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy
Staff Member
1999
Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy
Staff Member
Languages
English
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides