$ 500-500 per hour
Elsa Elizabeth Waite Smith
also known as Elsa W. Smith
About Elsa
Biography
Elsa W. Smith is the founder and managing member of the Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC, a highly-sought after estate planning firm serving Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her clients benefit from Elsa’s more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer. Elsa has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Rated Estate Planning Lawyer in Maryland by Super Lawyers. Elsa focuses her practice on wills and estate planning and business formation services. She counsels individuals, families and business owners in the creation of wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney and advance directives. In addition, Elsa assists small and emerging businesses with contract drafting and review, corporate organization, drafting business policies, expansion and growth consultations, and business succession planning.
The Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC is proudly minority and woman-owned whose mission is to empower women through estate planning. Elsa is a native Spanish speaker of Afro-Cuban descent. As a small business owner herself, Elsa understands the challenges your business faces. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami. She is a graduate of the ACTEC Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute. Elsa is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her main office is located in Annapolis, Maryland.
Elsa has an established and noteworthy record of service in professional and community organizations. Elsa has donated her time as a volunteer estate planning attorney with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland. She is the former Vice President of the American Business Women’s Association-Maryland Capital Chapter. She is a member of the Bar Associations of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. Elsa is a past Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Maryland State Bar Association Estate & Trusts Section. Over the years, attorney Elsa W. Smith has been a guest on radio, television and internet programs, and featured in printed publications. Elsa has a YouTube channel dedicated to providing free information on wills, estate planning, probate and business formation topics. She recently launched a new podcast called “Wills, Women & Wealth with Attorney Elsa W. Smith,” available on Apple, Spotify and Google podcasts.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Maryland for 15 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith LLC
1125 West Street, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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"Elsa and I are fellow members of several local and state bar associations, and we have also volunteered together on many events and projects as pro bono attorneys serving individuals in our local community . Elsa is smart, dedicated, and great to work with. Her warmth and compassion are always noticed and greatly appreciated. I always enjoy working with Elsa, and I know that she does a fantastic job for her clients."
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"Not only do I endorse Mrs. Smith as an attorney, I also endorse and support her in any endeavor in which she is a part of. Elsa Smith is proud of what she does and goes over and beyond what is required to be successfull. I have referred matters to her and have no doubt that the potential clients will be well taken care of."
"Attorney Smith is knowledgeable, passionate and fights aggressively on behalf of her clients. Additionally, she has many relationships with lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Member, Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith LLC
Associations
Maryland State Bar Association
Member
District of Columbia Bar
Member
Prince George's County Bar Association
Member
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association
Member
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
Member
2016 - 2020
Bar Association of Montgomery County MarylandMember
2013 - 2019
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
Education
N/A
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2021
YouTube Live
Estate Planning in A Pandemic
2021
Webinar
Putting Your Mask On First: Estate Planning for Today's Woman
2021
Instagram Live
Community Spotlight with Journalist Taylor Thomas
2020
Webinar
Estate Planning in Uncertain Times: How to Get Ready and Stay Ready
2020
Webinar
Estate Planning in Uncertain Times
2020
Legacy Planning Webinar
Guarding Your Nest Like A Pro
2020
Estate Planning Worshop
How to Take Control of Your Life & Legacy Through Estate Planning
2019
Wills, Estate & Retirement Planning Workshop
Empowerment Through Estate Planning: Understanding the Basics
Publications
2020
Maryland Bar Journal
How Estate Planners Can Leverage Technology To Reach A More Inclusive Audience
Languages
English
Spanish