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Michael Edward Lehr
also known as Michael E. Lehr, Mike Lehr, Michael E. Lehr Esq.
About Michael
Biography
Michael earned his B.A. degree in Economics from University of Maryland in 2005 and was awarded his J.D. degree from University of Baltimore School of Law in 2009. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland.
Michael is the founder of the Maryland Advanced Planning Study Group, a group of attorneys that meets regularly to study advanced estate planning strategies and discuss recent changes in the law. Additionally, he organized the Annapolis Wealth Planning Council, a group composed of attorneys, financial advisors, CPAs, insurance agents, employee benefits consultants, and trust officers. The AWPC’s goal is to educate ourselves and others about the benefits we bring to one another’s clients. By working together and studying with experts from various disciplines of the financial services industry members of the AWPC are able to better serve their clients.
Michael is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association Section for Estate and Trust Law and the Anne Arundel County Bar Association Section for Estate and Trust Law. He is also an active participant and member of WealthCounsel LLC, a collaborative network of more than 3,000 estate planning attorneys nationwide.
Michael was selected as a “Rising Star” in 2012 edition of Maryland Super Lawyers.
Locally, He serves on the Community Advisory Board for the Anne Arundel County chapter of the YMCA of Central Maryland (“Y of Central Maryland”) and is a member of the Annapolis Rotaract.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
30%
17 years | 750 cases
Probate
30%
17 years | 600 cases
Trusts
20%
17 years | 650 cases
Wills and Living Wills
20%
17 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in Maryland for 16 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Sims & Campbell
181 Truman Parkway, Suite 150, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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Michael Edward Lehr's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2020 | Family
Potential client
Mike was fantastic to work with on a family matter. I reached out to him for the first time at 8 pm on a Friday during a family crisis, and he responded immediately and was available to talk through the issues on Saturday. Very knowledgeable and responsive. Highly recommend.
Michael Lehr
Replied last June 29, 2020Thank you for your kind words - I am always happy to help!
Posted by Justin | October 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
New client satisfied
Mike @Sims&Campbell was incredibly helpful. My wife and I are squaring away our will and Mike did a fantastic job of walking us through our options in a way that was easy to understand. The vibe of the practice is professional and friendly and I would recommend them to anyone looking to create a will...
Posted by Mary | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent attorney
Michael Lehr worked tirelessly when we had an unexpected death in the family and took our calls even while on his vacation. Highly recommend him.
Posted by Philip | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
I worked with Mike to draft my will, POA and trust documents. Mike was very knowledgeable and responsive throughout the process. Would highly recommend Mike.
Posted by Debbie | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
My Review
A year ago I lost my little sister to kidney disease. I live in Florida and she lived in Maryland. I had to blindly retain an attorney in Maryland to help me handle her estate. She had no will and no PR assigned to her estate. I was at a total loss. I retained Michael Lehr from the firm of Holde...
Michael Edward Lehr's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is extremely knowledgeable in advanced estate planning. I was fortunate to observe an estate planning consultation with Michael and a client in need of advice. His was able to explain extremely complex tax topics in a succinct way and had many ideas for protecting the client's wealth."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Michael Lehr. He is a highly-qualified estate planning professional. I would recommend him for anyone who is in need of estate planning."
"Great guy. Great lawyer."
"Mr. Lehr is a highly respected attorney in our community. Aggressive and smart, he has the experience to guide you through any legal matter within his practice. I highly recommend Mr. Lehr."
"I was fortunate enough to have attended Law School with Mike and now we both practice in Annapolis. Mike is an excellent estate planning attorney. I recommend Mike to many of my clients. All of the clients I have sent his way have been extremely satisfied."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Holden & Campbell
1900 - Present
Principal, Sims & Campbell, LLC
2017 - 2020
Adjunct Professor, Anne Arundel Community College
2009 - 2013
Attorney, The Wright Firm
Associations
2018 - Present
Anne Arundel Estate Planning CouncilVice Chair
2018 - Present
Annapolis OperaDevelopment Committee Chair
2017 - Present
Anne Arundel Estate Planning CouncilExecutive Committee Member
2017 - Present
Annapolis OperaTrustee
2015 - Present
Catholic Mens Fellowship for MarylandBoard Member
2012 - Present
Anne Arundel Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Estate and Trust Law SectionAttorney Member
2009 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2008 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Estate Planning CommitteeMember
2007 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
St. Andrew by the Bay Pastoral CouncilCouncil Member
2007 - 2014
Y of Central MarylandAdvisory Board
Education
2009
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Maryland
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
FB Gwynn Educational Center
Special Needs Planning for Young Adult Children
2015
BayWoods of Annapolis
Estate Planning Common Mistakes
2014
Severn Financial
Estate Planning Fundamentals
2013
Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Estate Planning Committee
Portability
Publications
2019
Thomson Reuters
Estate Tax: Maryland
2018
Thomson Reuters
Estate Tax: Maryland
2015
Blog
Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers