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Henry C Clarke JR
About Henry
Biography
We are a focused, personal, caring and compassionate provider of legal services in those fields, wills, trusts, special needs, probate and the like, where these approaches should be intertwined with the provision of these legal services.
Also, we actively participate in the community, as shown here:
Member, Board, Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund.
President, Board of Trustees, and General Counsel, Rockville Nursing Home, Rockville, Maryland.
Member, Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Maryland, Inc.
Member, Upcounty Community Resources (organization for social and educational opportunities for developmentally disadvantaged individuals).
Married 41 years, 3 children.
Interests: Sports, golf, boating, reading.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
35%
48 years | 2,500 cases
Wills and Living Wills
35%
48 years | 2,500 cases
Probate
15%
48 years | 500 cases
Business
10%
48 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 47 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Henry C. Clarke, Jr., P.A.
6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 510, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879-3516
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Posted by Ken | April 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Caring, Competent and Professional
Henry Clarke has been my family and business attorney for three decades, and he has never let me down in any situation. He has adeptly handled everything from my in-laws' estate details to preparing our wills and living wills. Beyond these, he has managed a dozen more events, both mundane and complic...
Posted by Richard | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Will, testamentary Trust, and Estate Planning
Attorney Clarke and his assistant Sarah were wonderful to work with. They were clear, comprehensive, timely and inclusive of all of the ramifications of my plan which included my well, a testamentary trust and other planning documents. After the documents were finalized, I had some follow up questi...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Hire Henry to do your Will!
Henry was wonderful and made the process of creating a Will extremely painless. Its an emotional process to draft up but he made it seamless, easy and enjoyable. He has a wonderful sense of humor and was fun to be around. A great guy! I was referred to Henry by a colleague and am so happy I took th...
Posted by Vicki | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Highly Recommend!!
Henry is very patient, understanding, a good listener & is truly interested in doing what is best for you. Sought & received his advise concerning the formation of an LLC for protection of my business. Also, helped my husband and I with our wills, living trusts and made us consider so many scenario...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate closing
Mr. Clarke assisted me with the closure of my mother's estate. He was extremely patient and understanding of the emotions involved and guided us through the entire process very skillfully. He made a very difficult time and process much easier to face and to handle.
Henry C Clarke JR's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this extraordinary lawyer. The highest praise I can give him is that he is as good a lawyer as he is a person."
"Henry Clarke is a knowledgeable attorney upon whom I routinely rely for complex real estate issues that arise in my practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Henry for over 35 years. I have had the benefit of working with him on many occasions, and he always exhibited the highest ability and professionalism in anything he undertakes. I would whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone considering his services."
"I met Henry years ago at an educational seminar and we became friends and professional colleagues. We have consulted on complex real property and estate planning issues and I am impressed with the depth of his technical legal knowledge. Henry’s mastery of real property and estate planning law is a testament to his dedication to the law and duty to his clients to master those areas of law in which he is called upon for his counsel. While expertise is critical, Henry possesses the unique ability to combine that mastery of the complicated fields of real property and estate planning law with a remarkable ability to communicate that knowledge in a non-technical and effective manner to his many clients. This is a rare quality among lawyers and Henry is among the most respected property and estate planning lawyers in Maryland. I highly recommend Henry Clarke to anyone seeking a property or estate planning attorney who has impeccable integrity and ability, with a compassionate personal touch."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Clients Choice Award, Avvo
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Harry Semmes Volunteer of the Year, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County
Work Experience
1995 - Present
President, Sole Owner, Henry C Clarke Jr, PA
1985 - 1995
Partner, Clarke, Crawford & Bonifant
1980 - 1985
Partner, Dameron & Clarke
1978 - 1980
Assistant County Attorney, Montgomery County, Maryland
Associations
2015 - Present
Wealth CounselMember
2015 - Present
Upcounty Community ResourcesDirector, Vice Chairperson, Executive Committee
2009 - Present
Rockville Nursing HomePresident, Director, Executive Committee
2005 - Present
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officers Relief FundDirector, Vice Chairperson
1983 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1978 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Metro MarylandDirector, Executive Commitee
Sample of Legal Cases
Montgomery County, Maryland v Horman, 418 A.2d 1249
Reversed major and substantive part of trial court decision and remanded.
Education
1977
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of Notre Dame
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Montgomery College
Estates and Trusts professor
2006
Paralegal courses - visiting professor
Real Property
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers