About
Jill A. Snyder is a Maryland attorney whose practice focuses on trusts and estate planning, probate, and small business advisory services. She helps clients address legal matters that require careful preparation and long-term planning. Her work includes developing estate plans, addressing probate concerns, and advising small businesses on legal issues. She brings a practical perspective to matters involving personal, financial, and business priorities.
Jill earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Policy Studies from Duke University in 1992. She later received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 1995. Her education in public policy and law gives her a strong foundation for analyzing detailed legal and regulatory questions. This background supports her ability to explain estate planning, probate, and business issues in clear and practical terms.
Jill entered private practice in 2005 after working as a senior attorney in the Division of Enforcement of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. She has combined that regulatory experience with a practice serving clients in estate planning, probate, and small business matters. Her background with the SEC provides insight into legal compliance, investigations, and complex financial issues. She is admitted to practice in Maryland and draws on experience in both government service and private practice when addressing client needs.
Jill A. Snyder is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and its Estates and Trusts and Elder Law Sections. She has lectured to various audiences, appeared on public radio, and contributed articles to magazines on estate planning matters. Her professional activities reflect a commitment to sharing useful legal information. She offers clients informed guidance grounded in legal training, regulatory experience, and years of private practice.
Law Office Affiliations
- Of Counsel, Alperstein & Diener, P.A.
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Estates and Trusts Section, Elder Law Section
Licensed State
- Maryland
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor (JD) - Duke University
Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Badges

- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Guardianship




