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Gary D Altman
Virtual Consultation Available
About Gary
Biography
I founded Altman & Associates in the belief that, in addition to providing outstanding legal expertise, estate planning requires earning each client's trust and providing them with the utmost in personal service. The evidence of that belief is the many referrals we have received from our loyal clients in our twenty plus years in business. The Washington metro area is my home and serving this great community is an honor that I do not take lightly. We understand that estate planning is one of life's most personal matters and that there are plenty of firms to choose from, making every client a priviledge to service. Above all, I believe what distinguishes us from other firms is the simple fact that we want you to become a client for life.
I have two children, one with special needs and reside with my wife Elizabeth and two labrador retrievers. I enjoy spending time playing racket sports, reading, gardening and restoring our pre-civil war historic home in Potomac, Maryland. I am a wine aficiooonado and enjoy barbecuing and making home made pizza in a brick oven for family and friends.
Exclusively Estate Law
Succession planning, estate planning for business owners - management, ownership, taxation
Legacy and Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Fiduciary Services, Trust and Probate Administration,
Charitable Trust and Private Foundations as well as comprehensive counsel to minimize all taxes
Special Needs Planning
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
34 years
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 10 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 33 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 45 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Altman & Associates
Fax
One Central Plaza, 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 708, Rockville, MD, 20852
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Gary D Altman's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2021 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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After paying a significant sum to have legal documents prepared, I reviewed them and found that they contained some pretty basic errors. I called the attorney's office several times to have the errors corrected, to no avail. I ended up having to file a complaint to force the attorney to address the...
Gary Altman
Replied last February 02, 2021Altman & Associates drafts estate planning documents for the individual per the law. We will not input changes that goes against the planning engagement or would jeopardize the documents.
Gary D Altman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is a delight to work with. He not only knows Maryland law, but is acutely aware of how it differs from the law in other states."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Gary's knowledge and experience relating to estate planning makes him one of the top estate planners in the Washington, DC area. He looks for creative answers to complex estate planning issues. I have great respect for his work and his leadership."
"Gary and his well-supervised associates did an excellent job preparing and revising wills and trusts and explaining everything they did. Cost effective as well."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
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
2020
Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Estate Planner, Washingtonian Magazine
2020
Washington, DC Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Wealth Managers, Washingtonian Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Financial, Washingtonian Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Attorneys, Worth Magazine
2008
Norma Stevens Leadership Awarre, NCAFPA, Financial Planning Association
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1993 - 1996
Of Counsel, Linowees and Blocher
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Katz, Frome, Slan and Bleecker
1990 - 1991
Attorney, Tucker, Flyer & Lewis
1987 - 1990
Tax Specialist, Coopers & Lybrand, Washington, DC
Associations
2016 - Present
Rockville Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Leadership Montgomery Core ProgramMember
2010 - Present
The Greater Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commercemember
2009 - Present
Society of Trust and Estate PractitionersMember
2007 - Present
Wealth Counsel Advisors ForumMember
2006 - Present
The Academy of Special NeedsFounding Member
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Washington, D.C. Estate Planning CouncilMember
1990 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Financial Planning Association, National Capital ChapterPast President/Chairman of Board
1980 - Present
Disctrict of Columbia State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2019
Hope ConnectionsPresident
2011 - 2017
Society of Financial Service Professionals, National Capital ChapterPresident/Chairman
2008 - 2016
Association of Small FoundationsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Trust was Reformed
Education
1992
LL.M. Taxation
1986
Certified Financial Planner CFP
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Post Death Planning
2012
Post Death Planning
2012
Post Death Planning
2012
Post Death Planning
2012
Post Death Planning
2012
Estate Planning
Publications
2012
2011
Languages
English
Farsi
Activity
Legal Answers