Lena A. Clark
About Lena
Biography
A highly rated Estate Planning Law Firm based in downtown Frederick, with over 19 years of experience in Wills and Trusts and other related matters. Licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, our law firm's founder Attorney Lena Clark represents clients who have legal needs related to:
•Estate Planning, including Last Will and Testaments, Revocable Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives •Asset Protection Planning
•Probate Avoidance
•Special Needs Planning.
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 13 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 14 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Lena A. Clark, LLC
129 W Patrick St #11, Frederick, MD, 21701
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Lena A. Clark's Reviews
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37 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 37 reviews
Posted by Britt | March 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great MD estate planning attorney
Lena did an excellent job in listening to our needs and developing an estate plan that covered everything we needed. She was a pleasure to work with, and she is very straightforward and efficient. She also was quick to respond to my email questions, and always provided clear answers. I would not hesi...
Lena Clark
Replied last March 09, 2019Thank you Britt. It was a pleasure working with your spouse and you!
Posted by Sonja | March 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Excellence in elder care law.
Our son-in-law on the West Coast felt that we, here in Frederick, MD, should seek the services of an elder care lawyer as we are in our 80th decade. Research on the net made him realize that Lena Clark was an obvious choice. This proved to be brilliant as our will was outdated and we needed a revie...
Lena Clark
Replied last March 09, 2019Thank you Sonja! It was a pleasure meeting your husband and you.
Posted by Steve | March 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Lena Clark
Lena was very helpful and thorough. She asked a lot of questions and answered all of ours. Lena was very professional and friendly and made sure we were completely satisfied. My only complaint would be the cost. I could have saved a little money if I went through my union from work but I would have ...
Lena Clark
Replied last March 09, 2019Thank you for the wonderful review Steve! We are here to make sure your documents are adequate and protect you.
Posted by Steven | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Quick to act in a time of need
Like so many of us, my wife and I put off doing any meaningful estate planning other than just talking and agreeing it was something we needed to do. My wife fell ill, and is now in Hospice Care. With a small window of opportunity where my wife was still cognizant and able to participate, Lena came t...
Lena Clark
Replied last February 18, 2019Thank you for the kind words Steven. I am so glad I was able to help.
Posted by Robert | September 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Mr Robert Young
Lena was very helpful and obviously very knowledgable in the Estate process. We were happy we were able to find her. Highly recommended. She prepared a Revokable Trust for us
Lena Clark
Replied last September 23, 2018Thank you Robert!
Lena A. Clark's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lena Clark is an exceptional attorney that always handles her clients with the greatest care."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Lena is an excellent attorney. She is very detailed oriented and knowledgeable about all aspects of estate planning."
"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."
"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."
"Lena is a very bright and caring attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 40 under 40, The National Advocates
2015
Clients' Choice Award - Estate Planning, Avvo
2015
Leadership Academy Fellow, Maryland State Bar Association
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Attorney, Law Office of Lena A. Clark, LLC
2014 - 2014
Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Offit Kurman, PA
2012 - 2014
Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Lee F. Holdmann, Chartered
2005 - 2011
Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal, Jackson & Campbell, PC
2004 - 2005
Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal, The Margolius Law Firm, LLC
Associations
2017 - Present
Frederick Memorial Hospital Development CouncilPlanned Gifts Committee
2016 - Present
West Patrick Square AssociationTreasurer
2016 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Special Committee on AppointmentsMember
2016 - Present
Frederick Estate Planning CouncilBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Frederick County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
District of Columbia Bar Section of Estates, Trusts and Probate LawMember
2012 - Present
Virginia State BarSections of Estates, Trusts, Probate and Elder Law
2012 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2016 - 2018
Maryland State Bar Association, Judicial Appointments CommitteeBoard Member
2015 - 2016
Maryland State Bar AssociationLeadership Academy Fellow
2015 - 2016
Frederick Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - 2017
Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionSection Council - Circuit Representative for Frederick County
2013 - 2014
Regency HOA AssociationVice President
2012 - 2014
Regency HOA AssociationTreasurer
2012 - 2013
Fairfax County Bar AssociationSection of Estates, Trusts, Probate and Elder Law
2012 - 2014
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysSections of Trusts and Special Needs Trusts
2012 - 2017
Montgomery County Bar Association, Estate - Trust SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Transferred assets to the intended beneficiaries with the minimum estate and inheritance tax due
Happy clients
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
2014
2013
Publications
Languages
Estonian
Russian
English
Activity
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