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David A. Lucas

J.D., cum laude, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2001

B.A., with distinction, The Catholic University of America, 1997

Admitted: Supreme Court of Maryland, 2001; District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2003

Mr. Lucas focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, and Elder Law.  He advises his clients on how to best achieve their estate planning goals, while simultaneously reducing legal fees, taxes, publicity, and other complications.  His main objective is to provide his clients with a well-crafted estate plan so they may avoid probate, protect their assets and legacies, and provide for the security of their loved ones.  Mr. Lucas takes a special interest in ensuring that the dreams parents have for their children and grandchildren are not lost to taxes, poor planning, or procrastination.


Prior to joining the Landsman Law Group, Mr. Lucas was in private practice for 21 years.  He began his legal career by serving as a Law Clerk to The Honorable Dennis M. McHugh of the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville, Maryland.  After his clerkship, he worked for a general practice firm where he gained practical experience in a variety of disciplines, including civil litigation, employment law, workers’ compensation, administrative law, family law, estate planning, and business formation. 

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Since 2006, Mr. Lucas has focused his practice on helping families preserve their financial wealth and legacies for future generations through the use of Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, Living Wills, and other estate planning strategies.  Mr. Lucas also advises personal representatives, trustees, and other fiduciaries on all phases of the probate and trust administration process.  He takes pride in helping these fiduciaries move the estate administration process efficiently and cost-effectively through its various stages.

 

Mr. Lucas has been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of “Trusts and Estates” and “Elder Law.”  The Best Lawyers in America® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.  A listing in Best Lawyers® is widely regarded as a significant honor conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.  Mr. Lucas has also earned a “Superb” 10.0 Avvo rating.

Contact Information

Email: dal@landsmanlawgroup.com


Phone: 240-403-4300 ext. 113

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