Lena A. Clark

Lena A. Clark is an Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law attorney serving clients throughout Frederick, Maryland. Her work centers on wills, trusts, special needs planning, estate administration, and wealth transfer strategies. She guides individuals and families through clear planning steps that protect property, honor wishes, and support long-term financial stability.

Lena built a strong academic foundation through focused undergraduate and legal studies. She earned a B.S. from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, and completed academic coursework at the University of Virumaa in Estonia. She later received her Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC. This education prepared her to approach estate planning matters with structure, precision, and clarity.

Lena brings more than 21 years of experience in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Before opening her own practice in April of 2015, she worked with both large and small law firms in Washington, DC, Bethesda, and Frederick, Maryland. This background allows her to manage both straightforward and complex estate matters with confidence.

Lena focuses her practice on wills, trusts, special needs law, estate planning, and trust and estate administration. She regularly advises clients on planning documents and supports fiduciaries through probate and trust administration. Her work also involves federal and state tax considerations related to transferring family wealth across generations.

Lena A. Clark maintains active involvement in professional organizations and community leadership. Her memberships include the Frederick Estate Planning Council, Frederick County Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association, and District of Columbia Bar Association. She is also an MSBA Leadership Academy Fellow, Class of 2016, and serves in several local leadership roles.

Law Office Affiliations

• CEO & Founding Attorney, Law Office of Lena A. Clark, LLC
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Judicial Appointments Committee
• Fellow, Maryland State Bar Association, Leadership Academy (2016)
• Member, Frederick County Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• George Mason University
  Bachelor of Science

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