Law Office of Lena A. Clark is a downtown Frederick, Maryland law firm that offers a comprehensive range of Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law services focused solely on helping our clients protect themselves, their families and their assets for the future. Licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, the law firm's founder, Lena Clark, represents clients who have legal needs related to any of the following:
• Estate Planning, including Last Will and Testaments, Financial Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives
• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Gun Trusts and Special Needs Trusts
• Asset Protection Planning
• Probate Avoidance
• Probate, Estate and Trust administration
• Guardianship and Special Needs Planning
• Elder Law and Medicaid Spenddown
• Estate, Inheritance, and Gift tax preparation and minimizing tax liabilities
Languages spoken
Estonian, Russian, English
Law Office of Lena A. Clark, LLC
129 W Patrick St #11
Frederick, MD, 21701
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Active | 2013 | 07/19/2014 |
MD | Active | 2012 | 03/30/2022 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2012 | 03/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 under 40 | The National Advocates | 2016 |
Clients' Choice Award - Estate Planning | Avvo | 2015 |
Leadership Academy Fellow | Maryland State Bar Association | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Attorney | Law Office of Lena A. Clark, LLC | 2015 - Present |
Estate Planning and Probate Attorney | Offit Kurman, PA | 2014 - 2014 |
Estate Planning and Probate Attorney | Lee F. Holdmann, Chartered | 2012 - 2014 |
Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal | Jackson & Campbell, PC | 2005 - 2011 |
Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal | The Margolius Law Firm, LLC | 2004 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Frederick Memorial Hospital Development Council | Planned Gifts Committee | 2017 - Present |
West Patrick Square Association | Treasurer | 2016 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association, Special Committee on Appointments | Member | 2016 - Present |
Frederick Estate Planning Council | Board of Directors | 2016 - Present |
Frederick County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar Section of Estates, Trusts and Probate Law | Member | 2013 - Present |
Virginia State Bar | Sections of Estates, Trusts, Probate and Elder Law | 2012 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association, Elder Law Section | Member | 2012 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association, Judicial Appointments Committee | Board Member | 2016 - 2018 |
Maryland State Bar Association | Leadership Academy Fellow | 2015 - 2016 |
Frederick Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2015 - 2016 |
Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Section Council - Circuit Representative for Frederick County | 2015 - 2017 |
Regency HOA Association | Vice President | 2013 - 2014 |
Regency HOA Association | Treasurer | 2012 - 2014 |
Fairfax County Bar Association | Section of Estates, Trusts, Probate and Elder Law | 2012 - 2013 |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Sections of Trusts and Special Needs Trusts | 2012 - 2014 |
Montgomery County Bar Association, Estate - Trust Section | Member | 2012 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Lawyer.com | Do I need Guardianship for my Special Needs Child? | 2015 |
Lawyer.com | How can I leave assets to a disabled child without disqualifying them from state and federal benefits? | 2015 |
Lawyer.com | How can I avoid Probate? | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
George Mason University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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High School Mock Trial competition | Mock Trial Judge | 2016 |
Wills for Heroes for Frederick First Responders | Maryland Estate Planning | 2014 |
Real Estate Investors of Metropolitan Washington | Estate Planning and Tax Changes | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Estate & Trust Administration | Transferred assets to the intended beneficiaries with the minimum estate and inheritance tax due |
Estate Planning | Happy clients |
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Devin Luqman, Trusts Attorney on Oct 25, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lena Clark is an exceptional attorney that always handles her clients with the greatest care.
Jake Carlson, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Lena for over a year and she is an impeccable attorney. Working with her and her team is a pleasure. I fully endorse Lena.
Devin Luqman, Trusts Attorney on Oct 25, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lena Clark is an exceptional attorney that always handles her clients with the greatest care.
Jake Carlson, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Lena for over a year and she is an impeccable attorney. Working with her and her team is a pleasure. I fully endorse Lena.
Laura Duncan, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 5, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lena is professional and knowledgeable. She focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trusts to provide the best possible service to her clients. Her positive outlook is apparent from the moment you meet her and she is equally pleasant to work with. Lena also finds time to organize events involving pro bono service to our local communities.
Melanie Hoffman, Guardianship Attorney on Jan 25, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. As an out of town attorney, I worked with Lena on a guardianship case and found her a pleasure to work with, efficient and effective.
Viviana Quijano, Immigration Attorney on Dec 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Lena at an immigration attorney conference. We discussed immigration practices, policies and client management matters. It was very clear to me that Lena has an in-depth knowledge of managing a law practice and assisting his clients in the best way possible.
Carlos Lopez, Immigration Attorney on May 9, 2016
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Virginia Spencer, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 31, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the privilege of working with Lena in planning for a client with property in multiple states. She is knowledgable, helpful and prompt. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again in the future.
Keisha Garner, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Lena is an excellent attorney. She is very detailed oriented and knowledgeable about all aspects of estate planning.
Julius Blattner, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lena Clark is a very meticulous and detail oriented attorney. She cares about her clients and provides the highest standard of legal services. She can be trusted to provide excellent legal counsel on estate planning matters. I endorse Lena without reservation.
Anna Bristle, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lena is a knowledgeable Estate Planning Attorney. She works hard to get the best results for her clients and to make sure that their goals are met. I highly endorse.
Valerie Edwards, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 23, 2015
Relationship: Other
Lena is a very bright and caring attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Sierra Mitchell, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Lena is a thoughtful, hard-working attorney who truly cares about her clients. I have had the pleasure of working with her on a long-term legal service project, and have thoroughly enjoyed her always professional demeanor and attention to detail. I would definitely recommend her for your estate planning needs.
Scott MacMullan, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Lena is smart, trustworthy and thorough. She is a skilled estate planning attorney and will guide you step-by-step through the process.
Samantha Rodier, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 19, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Lena is a skilled, detail-oriented, estate planning attorney, as well as a trustworthy and clever friend, and I strongly recommend her services.
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