Katherine Frieder Thomas

Katherine “Katie” F. Thomas focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, special education law, guardianships, and family law. Prior to joining Ally Legal Planning, Katie previously worked in family law for many years and developed a reputation for personalizing her representation for each client and zealously advocating for her clients through negotiations and litigation. As part of her family law background she is well versed in the nuances of pre and post-nuptial agreements. Katie is also a mediator and uses her experience to facilitate settlements.

Katie takes time to get to know each client and works with them to determine the best path forward and implement the plan based on their unique circumstances. She regularly helps clients obtain guardianship of the person or property for a loved one, attends IEP or 504 meetings with parents, and helps families create an estate plan that is appropriate for their individual needs.

Katie grew up in Montgomery County and attended Loyola University, Maryland. Katie attended Francis King Carey’s University of Maryland School of Law.   Katie has been honored to speak at many Washington, DC events about her experience with raising a medically-fragile child with disabilities.

Katie lives in Montgomery County with her husband, children, and dogs. When not working, she is a busy mom who loves to cook, play golf, and foster and train dogs.