Amy June Lazas

Amy June Lazas

also known as Amy Lazas

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 11 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

6990 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 240, Columbia, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Providence Law Group, LLC

6990 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 240, Columbia, MD, 21046

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Wonderful Experience!

My husband and I knew we had procrastinated for far too long and needed to start our search for an estate planning attorney. As it happened, we received an invitation in the mail to Amy’s estate planning seminar. It was nothing short of a godsend. During the seminar Amy covered almost all our concern...s with a great deal of clarity so we were convinced that Amy was the right choice for our estate plan. We were so grateful for the opportunity to work with Amy. We were amazed at her wealth of knowledge and attention to details. She asks questions and listens to everything about your personal situation before offering her guidance. She has the perfect combination of warmth and professionalism and carefully walks you through every step of the process, advising you with all your options, benefits, and/or consequences of every step of your plan. We were very pleased and confident in the final package. It was also comforting that we were assured Amy would be available for any questions or issues that might arise in the future. We were so happy with our experience that we are happy to give Amy our highest recommendation for her services.

Posted by Debbie | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Debbie

I attended a seminar sponsored by Amy Lazas and signed up for a consultation after the seminar. At the consultation for Estate Planning and Living Trust Amy answered my questions and provided guidance to assure my estate would be handled to my wishes. She explained legal terms in a way that were... easy to understand, offered suggestions to make it easier for my beneficiaries and I hired her that day. The day that we finished signing the final documents, I left feeling that a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I had crossed an item off of my list that had been pressing me to complete. Amy and Lori (legal assistant) are wonderful to work with, very patient, responsive and both go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable in completing a task that isn't always easy. Thank you!

Amy Lazas

Replied last September 08, 2021

Debbie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! It was a pleasure working with you. Your kind words truly made my day!

Posted by Jada | March 11, 2021 | Estate Planning

Consultation RE potential out-of-state home sale

I requested a phone consultation with an attorney, through the AllLaw website. A few minutes later, I received a call from Amy Lazas, who provided excellent help. She asked key questions, in a manner that exemplified professional knowledge, as well as warmth and accessibility. I asked questions pe...rtaining to my mother's estate and a Florida home she had purchased. Some rather complex issues pertain to the situation. Ms. Lazas scheduled another callback and offered some valuable advice regarding my intentions for the Florida home. Ms. Lazas gave me such confidence in her expertise, quick response, willingness to extend herself, and her personable manner. I am truly grateful.

Posted by Tim | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly Recommended

I receive at least one “invitation” in the mail each week to all kinds of financial or retirement planning presentations. Most go directly into the recycle bin, but I had been keeping my eyes and ears open for a referral to an estate planning attorney for two important reasons. The first reason: M...ore than fifteen years ago, I had basic estate planning documents prepared for me. I should have updated those documents every five years or so, but I did not and over the years, with the birth of grandchildren and other significant changes in family circumstances, those documents became outdated. The second reason: I had experienced first-hand the limitations of basic boilerplate documents and I wanted a more comprehensive estate plan for myself. I had been executor for the estate of a family member who had a simple Will. Administering his estate was a tedious and time-consuming job that lasted more than a year because there was no way to avoid probate with all the attendant court filings, accountings and costs. So it was my good fortune to receive a postcard invitation to a workshop conducted by Amy Lazas of Providence Law Group. At the workshop and I was impressed by her expertise, professionalism and caring manner. I noted Amy’s membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys to keep apprised best practices in this area of law. Her workshop thoroughly covered crucial elements of comprehensive estate planning and I learned a great deal. At the end of the workshop, I made an appointment for an individual consultation. During the consultation, Amy patiently elicited details of my personal situation and, near the end, she recommended a comprehensive estate plan tailored to my circumstances and that would address the deficiencies in my out-of-date, boilerplate estate plan. I knew I had found the attorney I had been looking for and I retained her services. She provided a “roadmap” with dates to achieve various milestones in the process during which I worked closely with legal assistant, Lori Katawczik. Despite COVID restrictions, after a few emails, telephone conversations and meetings, I had my well-drafted estate plan in hand and I am confident my estate will be distributed according to my wishes without being overly burdensome to my trustee. I am very pleased with all the services provided by Amy Lazas and Lori Katawczik at Providence Law Group. I highly recommend them.

Posted by Ricky and Kathy | December 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional yet Personalized

Upon receiving a postcard invite to a seminar for Wills and Trusts I became interested in hearing what Amy Lazas had to say about how to handle affairs for my aging mothers estate. After attending the seminar, under Covid restrictions, we were so impressed with the information Amy provided, my husban...d and I decided to update our own Will and create a Trust prior to dealing with my mothers affairs. The experience was very professional and thorough. We covered every aspect of finances, real estate and what to have included from our business. If Amy did not have enough experience on a specific detail, such as the business aspect, she assured us that her vast group of professionals with Providence Law would be there to help. In addition, Amy and Lori added sense of truly caring about us and that factor was highly appealing to me. We completed the signing of our new Will and Trust and promptly made an appointment to bring my mother in to update her Will and Trust. If you're looking for a law firm that cares about what they do and the people they do it for, you should look into hiring Amy Lazas and her team.

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Amy June Lazas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Girum Tesfaye

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anyone looking for an estate planning attorney would be very fortunate to have Amy Lazas in his or her corner. She has stellar client reviews for a reason. Knowledgeable and sincere, Amy is the kind of lawyer you need to help you plan for the most important people and things in your life."

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Ronald Morrison

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Amy Lazas without reservation to anyone seeking competent and caring estate planning advice and counsel. Ms. Lazas is a consummate professional and an excellent attorney. She has a natural ability to listen and draw out the best in those around her. Ms. Lazas is very well qualified in her area of the law and she cares deeply about her clients' well-being."

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Katherine Taylor

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Amy! Amy Lazas is, first and foremost, a person who will take the time to listen to what you need as a client. She is a top-notch professional and great at putting together estate plans that match what the client needs. She will go out of her way to make sure you and your family are protected."

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Alexander Pagnotta

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as an extremely thoughtful and thorough attorney who will always go above and beyond for her clients."

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Mathew Limsky

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy's warm and personable demeanor is matched by her command of the law and eagerness to learn. Her practice style is open and honest, without any hidden games, and her access to powerful resources make her a force to be reckoned with in the estate planning world. I highly recommend Amy (and encourage all to attend her seminars)"

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Laura Curry

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is a highly qualified attorney who works hard for her clients so they reach their desired goals and objectives. I highly endorse her."

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Cheryl Jones

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is a warm, kind, and savvy estate planning attorney who goes above and beyond to ensure her clients understand the entire estate planning process. She works well with other professionals and can be counted on to provide well thought-out advice. I have no hesitation recommending her!"

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Jeffrey Koeppel

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Amy is a smart, careful, diligent and caring person who is helping clients put their affairs in order by assisting with planning and documenting their desires in the case of disability or worse."

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Jon Gasior

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is an energetic and dedicated attorney that will do whatever she needs to do to ensure that her clients' needs are met."

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Ronald Morrison

Estate planning lawyer

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Katherine Taylor

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Alexander Pagnotta

Estate planning lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Providence Law Group, LLC

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Of Counsel, Law Office of Wilson P. McManus, P.A.

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Of Counsel, The Matricciani Law Firm, LLC

2015 - 2019

Attorney, The Law Offices of Kirk Halpin & Associates, P.A.

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Of Counsel, Law Office of Michael A. Mastracci, LLC

2011 - 2013

Legal Researcher, Self Employed

2005 - 2011

Hotel Sales Executive, MICROS Systems Inc

1995 - 2005

Sales Executive/Partner Manager/International Partner Manager, Microsoft

Associations

2019 - Present

Coalition of Geriatric Services (COGS)

Member

Maryland Bar Association

Member

Howard County Women’s Bar Association

Member

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2022 - 2022

Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Co-leader Howard County Networking Group

2020 - 2023

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Board of Governors 2020-2023

Education

2013

University of Baltimore School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude

1991

The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School

Master of Administrative Science, Business Admin. and Mgmt.

1988

University of Maryland, University College

BS - Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Management

Speaking Engagements

2024

What you need to know but didn't know who to ask

Estate Planning

2024

Continuing Education for Realtors

What Realtors need to know: selling home of Incapacitated or Deceased Person

2021

Webinar available to Public

Leaving a Legacy - Estate Planning Considerations

2020

What are Powers of Attorney and Why do I need to have them?

Powers of Attorney

2020

Protecting your Family & Leaving a Legacy; Why most estate plans fail and what to do about it

Estate Planning

2020

Estate Planning 101

Estate Planning

2020

Difficult Conversations/Maintaining Family Harmony

Planning for Death or Incapacity

Languages

English

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