ALLY Legal Planning
Estate Planning | Serving Columbia, MD
410-746-0113Assisting people in Maryland with their Estate Planning needs. Learn More.
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After working at different law firms for more than a decade, we decided to start our own firm so we could provide the level of care and service to our clients that we believe they all deserve.
We take the time to learn what matters most to our clients and really listen to their concerns so we can develop a plan to incorporate those values and address those concerns.
We are passionate about educating our clients. It’s important to us that each client understands all options that are available to them before implementing a plan so they can feel confident in their decisions.
We are not just lawyers and business partners, we are also sisters so we truly understand the value of family. When you work with us, you become part of our family. We are there for you and your loved ones to provide comfort, compassion, education and advice to help make life easier. Let our family help yours!
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Estate Planning
- Estate & Trust Administration
- Special Needs Planning
- Elder Law
- Guardianships
- Asset Protection
- Business Succession Planning
- Prenuptial Agreements
Call 410-826-1183 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Jennifer McManus
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland
- Virginia
Education:
- JD, University of Maryland School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maryland State Bar Association, General Member (2011-present)
- Howard County Bar Association, General Member (2011-present); Chair for Estates and Trusts Section (2014-2019); Secretary (2021-2022)
- Community Foundation of Howard County, Board Member (2017-2023); Chair of the Development Committee (2020-2023)
- Bethany United Methodist Church: Endowment Committee, General Member (2019-present); Vice Chair of Endowment Committee (2022-present)
- Lutheran Village Millers Grant: Mission Miles Fundraiser, Committee Member (2021-2023)
- Howard County Estate Planning Council, General Member (2014-present); Board Member (2022-present); Chair of the Social Development Committee (2021-present); Secretary (2022-2024); Vice Chair (2024- present)
Attorney Kristen Lohmeyer
Bar Admissions:
- State of Maryland
- USDC District of Maryland
Education:
- University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D. cum laude
- York College of PA, B.S. in Business Administration with minors in Accounting and Management
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maryland State Bar Association
- The Arc of Howard County, Resource Development Committee
- Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Howard County Human Resources Society (HoCo HRS), Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Legislative Committee
Attorney Jonathan E. Greenstein
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1978
- Maryland, 1981
- U.S. Tax Court, 1980
Education:
- Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, J.D.
- University of Baltimore Graduate Taxation Program, Baltimore, Maryland, LL.M.
- Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland, B.A.
Attorney James D. Walsh
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland, 1983
- U.S. Tax Court, 1984
Education:
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio, J.D., 1983
- Honors: cum laude
- John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio, B.S.B.A, 1978
- Honors: Order of the Coif
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Baltimore Estate Planning Council, 1998 - Present (Member)
- Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., Sections on Estate and Trust Law, 1984 - Present (Member, past Co-Chair)
- American Bar Association, Sections on Probate and Trust Law, Taxation, Real Property, 1984 - Present (Member)
- Howard County Bar Association, Sections on Estate/Trust and Elder Law, 1997 - Present (Member)
- Maryland Certified Public Accountants, 1984 - Present (Member, past Chair)
- Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
- Bar Foundation for Howard County, 2012 - Present
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Katherine Thomas
This attorney practices in Maryland and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Family Law | Since 2024 |