Atty. Eric M. Core
Eric Core, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, co-chairs the firm's Estate Planning & Probate group. Widely respected for his extensive knowledge of estate and tax law, Eric has been helping people with estate plans and trust and estate administration for more than 30 years.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Bethesda, MD
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About Eric M. Core at a Glance
Eric M. Core is a trusts attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning (2026). Serves clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric M. Core
- Eric Core, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, co-chairs the firm's Estate Planning & Probate group
- Widely respected for his extensive knowledge of estate and tax law, Eric has been helping people with estate plans and trust and estate administration for more than 30 years
- Eric works closely with personal representatives and trustees on all aspects of estate and trust administration to ensure they fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities
- Eric also has an extensive background in sophisticated tax controversy work in the areas of estate, gift and income taxes
- Born in Clinton, Iowa, Eric received a Bachelor of Business Administration, with high honors, as well as his Juris Doctor, with highest honors, from the University of Iowa
- In law school he became a member of the Order of the Coif
- Eric also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, summa cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center
- He is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia
- Eric has taught continuing education courses in real estate taxation for CPAs and real estate brokers at Montgomery College
- He has been included in "Best Lawyers in America" in the area of trusts and estates since 2005 and was named a "Top Estate Lawyer" by Bethesda magazine
- Eric enjoys playing golf and watching baseball
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Trusts in Bethesda
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Bethesda
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bethesda Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bethesda-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Bethesda Choose Eric M. Core
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric M. Core's practice in the field of trusts.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Eric M. Core can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Eric M. Core's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Bethesda
A Bethesda-based practice means Eric M. Core attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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