Terence Brian Garvey Attorney at Law
“He was very patient and helpful and in the end I filed Chapter 13 and right away things got better and life got back to normal and I was able to breath again.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Gaithersburg, MD
15 firms listed · 9 in Gaithersburg · 2 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Jay S. Horowitz
“He advised us on how best to proceed to meet our desired outcomes, executed the amendments in a speedy manner, and was open and responsive to our questions and changes during it all.”
Henry C. Clarke, Jr.
“We have confidently relied on him to provide expert legal advice, guidance, and the necessary paperwork to deal effectively with end-of-life issues that can be so fraught with complexity and worry.”
Goodwin Weber
“Weber was excellent in my criminal case he is very respectful and caring.”
Attorney Steve Plaisted
“He and his wife Pam worked with us as to create a will and trust that not only protected the financial well being of our children, but much more importantly, a will that captures our values and hopes.”
Clifford Debelius Boynton & Hyatt, Chtd.
“If they can't do it or represent you, they will recomend someone that can help.”
The 15 firms listed for Gaithersburg, MD write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Gaithersburg, MD
9 of the 15 firms we list are based in Gaithersburg; the other 6 serve Gaithersburg from towns including Rockville (5 mi), Germantown (4 mi) and Bethesda (11 mi). 13 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 590 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "trust". 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (5), employment law (3), estate planning (3), personal injury (3) and bankruptcy (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed estate planning firms outside Gaithersburg?
Of the 15 firms shown, 9 keep an office in Gaithersburg. The others come from other towns within 15 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.
Francis John Kreysa
“Francis Kreysa is smart, knowledgeable and kind.”
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The Gibbs Law Firm
“He heard me out and understood the case, presented possible options and addressed paperwork in a timely manner.”
Blank, Moorstein & Lipshutz L.l.p.
“I would recommend that you can trust him to provide ethical and very competent representation in the area of personal injury law.”
Butler & Simmons
“Professional, knowledgeable very attentive, and experienced and he communicates very well with his clients may keeping them up to date regarding legal matters....”
Law Office of Stewart Andrew Sutton
“He actually did some unsolicited research on my problem involving a dispute with another attorney and suggested several options for proceeding without requesting a dime from me.”
Axelson Williamowsky Bender & Fishman
“He took care of everything while I recovered from my car crash.”
Avrine Law Firm
“She reviewed our case and recommended the best course of action that fit our situation.”
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