Atty. Thomas J. O'Rourke

Atty. Thomas J. O'Rourke

Thomas J. O'Rourke is a lawyer practicing elder and disability rights, estate planning & administration & charitable giving, estates & trust law and 4 other areas of law.

Rockville Rockville 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Thomas J. O'Rourke at a glance

Thomas J. O'Rourke is a Principal based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Miles & Stockbridge P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, tax, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973), District of Columbia (1985), and Maryland (1991). Educated at Georgetown University Law School (Masters, 1980) and Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of District of Columbia Bar (Sections on Estates and Trusts) Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and (Sections on Taxation, Estates and Trusts). Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas J. O'Rourke is a lawyer practicing elder and disability rights, estate planning & administration & charitable giving, estates & trust law and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a degree from Georgetown University Law School in 1980, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Thomas practices at Miles & Stockbridge P.C. in Rockville, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. O'Rourke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. O'Rourke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Thomas J. O'Rourke is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

Thomas J. O'Rourke is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.

Thomas J. O'Rourke 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.

Thomas J. O'Rourke is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maryland →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Thomas J. O'Rourke is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Thomas J. O'Rourke

Where is Thomas J. O'Rourke's law office located?
Thomas J. O'Rourke's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Miles & Stockbridge P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. O'Rourke handle?
Thomas J. O'Rourke focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, tax, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Thomas J. O'Rourke practiced law?
Thomas J. O'Rourke has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Thomas J. O'Rourke go to law school?
Thomas J. O'Rourke earned their education at (Masters, 1980); (J.D., 1973).
How can I contact Thomas J. O'Rourke for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. O'Rourke received?
Thomas J. O'Rourke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Masters
Georgetown University Law School
- 1980
J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
Maryland
Admitted: 1991

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