Atty. Gary D. Altman

Atty. Gary D. Altman

Maryland Super Lawyer, 2006-2014. Washington, D.C.

Rockville Rockville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary D. Altman at a glance

Gary D. Altman is an Estate Planning Practice Chair based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Altman & Associates, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1980), Maryland (1992), New York (2017), and Virginia (2017). Educated at New York University (J.D. Georgetown, 1980) and Wesleyan University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar Estate Planning Council, Washington, D, C, and and Maryland. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maryland Super Lawyer, 2006-2014
  • Washington, D.C
  • Super Lawyer, 2006-2014
  • Top Washington, D.C
  • Attorney, Washingtonian Magazine, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • Worth Magazine Top 100 Attorney, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Certified Financial Planner, 1988
  • Adjunct Professor, Estate Planning for Certified Financial Planners, Florida Institute of Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, 1997-2004
  • Former President, National Capital Area Chapter, Financial Planning Association, 2007 (Chairman of the Board, 2008)
  • Founding Member, WealthCounsel, LLC Advisors Forum
  • Founding Member, Special Needs Academy, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

Member

  • Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
  • National Association of Small Foundations, The Greater Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce, STEP
  • National Chapter FPA Leadership Award 2014

Practice Areas Explained

Gary D. Altman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary D. Altman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Gary D. Altman is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

Gary D. Altman is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

Gary D. Altman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Gary D. Altman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Gary D. Altman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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 Rockville 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary D. Altman

Where is Gary D. Altman's law office located?
Gary D. Altman's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Altman & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary D. Altman handle?
Gary D. Altman focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Gary D. Altman practiced law?
Gary D. Altman has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Gary D. Altman go to law school?
Gary D. Altman earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Gary D. Altman for a consultation?
You can contact Gary D. Altman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary D. Altman received?
Gary D. Altman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
New York University
- 1980
B.S.
Wesleyan University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
Maryland
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 2017
Virginia
Admitted: 2017

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