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Stephen Reichert

Probate Attorney at Baltimore, MD

5.0   77 reviews
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  • Licensed for 22 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2001
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Stephen Reichert displayed excellent knowledge in completing a deed transfer!
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About Stephen

Learn Stephen’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Probate
    35%
    I represent clients--and estates--in probate management as well as probate disputes. Call now at 410.469.7686 for a free case evaluation. Let me help you today.

  2. Estate planning
    30%
    The Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC provides comprehensive estate planning services including consultation, trusts, wills, business succession plans, business reorganization, charitable giving plans, gift tax returns, durable powers of attorney, health care directives, living will declarations, and pet protection agreements, as well as employing gift and estate tax minimization strategies. http://reichertlegal.com/estate-planning/

  3. Business
    15%
    Areas of practice have included: Formation, Operations, Reorganization, Contracts (review and drafting), Licensing, Commercial Lease Agreements, Powers of Attorney (full, limited & statutory), Debt Collection, Labor and Employment Disputes, Hiring and Firing Employees, Risk Management Assessment, Civil Disputes & Business Succession Planning

  4. Real estate
    10%
    Maryland Property Deed Modification, Deed Transfers, Quitclaim Deeds, Warranty Deeds & Special Warrant Deeds

  5. Administrative law
    1%
    I presided over administrative law hearings in Washington, DC for twelve years.

  6. Contracts and agreements
    1%
    I have written contracts, negotiated contracts and represented clients in contract disputes. I have experience in service and good contracts, including software "shrinkwrap" negotiations and contracts.

  7. Copyright application
    1%
    I will take your application though the entire copyright filing process.

  8. Corporate and incorporation
    1%
    Areas of practice have included: Formation, Operations, Reorganization, Contracts (review and drafting), Licensing, Commercial Lease Agreements, Powers of Attorney (full, limited & statutory), Debt Collection, Labor and Employment Disputes, Hiring and Firing Employees, Risk Management Assessment, Civil Disputes & Business Succession Planning

  9. Education
    1%
    Currently negotiating and potentially litigating cases with two Maryland graduate programs. Cases have included financial disputes, grade disputes and proposed expulsion.

  10. Entertainment
    1%
    I have represented authors and publishing companies in book contracts and negotiations. I have negotiated movie and television options rights for writers. I am the founding Editor of Smartish Pace (www.smartishpace.com) and have worked in the publishing industry since 1998.

  11. Litigation
    1%
    As it relates to my other practice areas. For example, I will litigate a probate dispute when managing a probate estate. I litigate property tax appeals throughout the state of Maryland.

  12. Power of attorney
    1%
    I create custom powers of attorney: financial, health, limited and those needed for specific client needs. Blog example: http://reichertlegal.com/maryland-estate-planning-benefits-of-having-a-durable-power-of-attorney-for-finances-financial-power-of-attorney-power-of-attorney-durable-power-of-attorney-maryland-power-of-attorney/

  13. Trusts
    1%
    By taking you personally through each step of this process, Stephen J. Reichert will help reduce any anxiety you may have about the process by creating a legally binding estate plan that meets your specific needs.

  14. Wills and living wills
    1%
    By taking you personally through each step of this process, Stephen J. Reichert will help reduce any anxiety you may have about the process by creating a legally binding estate plan that meets your specific needs.

THE HONEST, COMPASSIONATE, AND DETAILED ADVOCACY YOU DESERVE. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.

Attorney Stephen J. Reichert is dedicated to providing quality legal advice and advocacy that meets the specific needs of his clients. He will personally handle all aspects of your case. Contact Mr. Reichert today for a free, confidential consultation at , or .

Mr. Reichert received a degree in philosophy at Trinity College before receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. He has served on the Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade and The Federal Circuit Bar Journal, and directed and advised student attorneys working in the University of Maryland law clinic. Mr. Reichert clerked for a Maryland Circuit Court Judge, working primarily on complex litigation and criminal cases.

He has worked for a small law firm, non-profit organizations, and for over a decade as an administrative law judge.

Mr. Reichert is admitted to the Maryland State Bar and the Federal Circuit Bar. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), and the MSBA Estate and Trust Law and Solo-Practice sections; he also has worked as a researcher for the MSBA.

In addition to his legal work, Mr. Reichert is the founder and editor of the nationally recognized poetry magazine Smartish Pace. .

For a free, confidential consultation contact Stephen J. Reichert at or

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2019,2018,2017,2016
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021 + 4 ...
Top Contributor 2014
Top Contributor
2014

Contact Stephen

Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC
2221 Lake Ave.
Baltimore, MD, 21213-1015
reichertlegal.com
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Reviews

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Client's Choice 2023
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Posted by Jack | April 29, 2019
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Best Attorney in Maryland
This attorney is efficient and his fees are very competitive! I highly recommend him!
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2019
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Stephen Reichert displayed excellent knowledge in completing a deed transfer!
Stephen provided the correct information and listed the steps needed to complete a semi-complicated deed transfer from an estate of a deceased grandparent! His follow up on the completion on the deed were excellent! I will definitely use his services as needed in the future.
Posted by Nelson | September 6, 2023
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Excellent Service
Stephen Reichert's handling of my deed acquisition was exceptional in every respect. His advice and updates during the process were immeasurable. I would highly recommend his practice.
Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2023
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Good Communication. Grab you a consultation ASAP
Stephen did an awesome job staying in touch with me, even when we had to delay start of services to extinguish ground rent! He worked to make it a seamless (virtual) process - I never had to leave my house to get started or to finish. I plan to definitely use him again.
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2023
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Great Service!
Stephen was great at helping me navigate a complicated real estate transfer and estate matter.
Posted by Constance | June 2, 2023
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Provided exemplary service extinguishing our ground rent!
We greatly appreciated having someone so knowledgeable, communicative, and helpful lead the way for us in this situation and can’t recommend Stephen enough! It’s such a relief to no longer have ground rent and to have had the whole process be haggle free. Thank you again for your help, Stephen! We will be recommending you to our friends and family if the need arises!
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Posted by Patricia | May 31, 2023
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An incredibly attentive attorney
We have never met Mr Reichert in person and there wasn’t a need to. He was super attentive and thorough in all that he did. Unlike most attorneys, if we had questions or concerns he was extremely responsive.
Posted by Nab | May 16, 2023
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Excellent Real Estate Lawyer
Stephen was exceptional, he explained the process in detail and I never had to call him for an update but provided me with updates at each step of the process until completion. He was honest, truthful and easy to work with.
Posted by Sarah | May 7, 2023
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Professional and easy to talk to
Stephen helped me extinguish the ground rent on two properties in Baltimore City. I really loved how easy he was to reach, how clearly he explained the process, and how quickly he resolved things. I found his rates to be very very reasonable.
Posted by Nyja Alston | December 29, 2022
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Highly Recommend
Stephen was very quick to respond to all of my questions. He treated me with the upmost professionalism and tact. I appreciate his services so much and would use him again in a heart beat. Thank you so much!
Posted by Nathaniel | July 8, 2022
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Great to deal with
I used Stephen for a deed transfer. He always responded promptly and services was excellent.
Posted by Dayna | July 1, 2022
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Prompt, Informative and Helpful
Stephen Reichert was thorough at explaining the most sensible options regarding being added to my grandmother’s Deed. He was responsive at returning all of my messages and answered all of my questions and outlined my options, which had resolved with me being added as a co-owner with rights of survivorship on the Deed. After working with Stephen, I feel more confident about my future living situation, and know that I can count on him for his reputable legal real estate planning service in the future.
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Posted by Seth | July 1, 2022
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Quit Claim Deed
Stephen was extremely knowledgeable and took care of my quit claim deed expertly and quickly even with the personal hiccups I had along the way.
Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2022
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Easy to work with knowledgeable attorney
Stephen was easy to talk to and quickly provided a convenient solution to my issue. I highly recommend giving him a call.
Posted by Pamela | February 16, 2022
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ABOVE AND BEYOND!!
I contacted Mr. Reichert, to manage a deed transfer. Mr. Reichert remained in constant contact with me, which was important because I was in and out of the country, most of the time. He explained the process thoroughly, I was updated regularly during the process and Stephen always responded in a timely manner, to my questions and concerns. Mr. Reichert is undoubtable Experienced, Reliable and Trustworthy. I look forward to doing business with him again
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Posted by E. Crawford | January 6, 2022
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Professional, knowledgeable, and great customer service
Stephen did an excellent job with a deed transfer. He explained the process in detail and was there to answer any questions throughout the process. I truly appreciate his exceptional customer service and responsiveness.
Posted by James might | December 28, 2021
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REVIEW
My experience was great with Stephen Reichert the service was on point and perfect I'm happy I found Stephen because both times I needed his service he had zero problems completing the task I would recommend his service to anyone
Posted by Ali S. | December 15, 2021
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Professional, Expert, Courteous, Prompt
I requested support from Stephen for a property deed transfer within my family. Stephen explained to me the way that is handled in the state legal system, and politely corrected some of my misconceptions about how this case can be handled based on what i'd gleaned from the web. I felt confident with him handling the case, and more importantly, felt at ease to ask him abecedarian questions, as he took time to answer everything, precisely and in a layman terms that I could understand. The deed transfer happened during a very challenging time for me and my family, being stationed abroad, with pandemic related slowdown/shutdown of consulate services; but throughout Stephen was patient and supportive, and even at some point I asked and he provided advise on matters that were out of the scope of our contract. Overall, he demonstrated professionalism, expertise, courtesy, and promptness. I will always go back to Stephen for any legal matters related to property and estate planning, and highly recommend him to others seeking the same.
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Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2021
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Outstanding Service
Mr. Reichert prepared a Life Estate Deed for us. He responded to our inquiry promptly. During the consultation he took the time to listen to our concerns and thoroughly answered all of our questions and stated how the process would work step-by-step. He communicated with us personally throughout the process and it proceeded quickly and efficiently to completion. We appreciated his personal attention to each step and we never had to worry that someone dropped the ball and we never had to check on things as they progressed because he informed us of exactly what to expect and when. He made everything as easy as possible and it was all done remotely which was a huge convenience. I would definitely use Mr. Reichert’s services again and highly recommend him to anyone who can use the services he offers.
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Posted by Robyn | December 1, 2021
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The Barrister for You
I hired Mr. Reichert a couple years age for some business in MD while I was residing in VA. The distance did not matter at all. He was attentive and personable. Mr. Reichert also brought my case to a favorable resolution. I would recommend him to anyone.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Pro bono 5 %
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC
  • 2012 - Present
  • Administrative Law Judge
  • District of Columbia Government
  • 2001 - Present
  • Editor & Founder
  • Smartish Pace
  • 1998 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Parra & Reichert, LLC
  • 2002 - 2003
  • Law Clerk for Judge Steven I. Platt
  • Maryland 7th Circuit Court
  • 2000 - 2001
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Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • Trinity College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

Associations

  • Maryland State Arts Council
  • Panalist
  • 2011 - Present
  • Federal Circuit Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2021
  • Best Lawyer
  • Expertise
  • 2020
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2018
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2017
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2016
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2015
  • Maryland Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2014
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Publications

  • AAMR
  • Consent Handbook for Self-Advocates and Support Staff
  • 2000
  • Arkansas Review
  • Interview with David Kirby
  • 2000

Speaking Engagements

  • HOT*L Poets Series
  • Publishing, Literature
  • 2019
  • Employee Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • 2018
  • Monthly Meeting of The G & L Caldwell Investment Group
  • Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Property Deeds & Life Estate Deeds
  • 2014
  • Western Illinois University Speaker Series
  • Publishing and Technology
  • 2011
  • Johns Hopkins University, Graduate Program Speaker Series
  • Publishing: Legal, Practical & Aesthetic Considerations
  • 2009
  • Writer's Conference at Old Dominion University
  • Operating a Publication: Business, Legal & Creative
  • 2008
  • The University of British Columbia, Graduate Program Guest Speaker Series
  • Copyright/Legal, Ethical & Business Concerns in Publishing
  • 2005
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Attorney endorsements

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Edward Parent
Probate Attorney | Feb 29
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Stephen is a superb attorney to whom I regularly refer clients. I highly recommend him."
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Gregg Mosson
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer for his comprehensive knowledge of wills and estate management, keen intelligence, and dedication to clients."
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Edward Parent
Litigation
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Gregg Mosson
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Baltimore Probate Lawyer Stephen Reichert
Stephen Reichert
Probate Attorney
Baltimore, MD
Licensed for 22 years
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