Port Republic Estate Planning Lawyers

S. Robert Sutton has been engaged in the practice of law since his graduation from the Stanford Law School in 1980. Following his graduation from law school, he went to work at Jenner & Block in Chicago, Illinois, where he obtained his first experience as a litigator, and honed his legal research and writing skills. He worked at Jenner & Block for two years before returning to live in Montgomery County, where he was born and raised and went to work at Steptoe & Johnson, in Washington, D.C., where he continued to develop his research, writing,...

Donna K. Rismiller is the founder of Rismiller Law Group, LLC and is an accomplished litigator and collaborative resolution professional. Focusing her practice exclusively in the area of Family Law, she assists her clients with complex financial resolutions, significant custody decisions, as well as highly emotionally-charged disputes, often involving the challenging dynamics of abuse and control.

Donna Rismiller has been recognized for her high achievement and legal aptitude by several publications including the Maryland Daily Record, Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine, Baltimore Magazine and The Washington Post Magazine. She has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial...

Kate Wright focuses her practice on all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, family law, and estate planning, but has experience in all of the firm’s practice areas. Kate, a native of Frederick County, Maryland attended Urbana High School, and graduated cum laude from New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and a minor in Spanish. Kate received her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law graduating magna cum laude. During law school, Kate was a Dean’s Scholar; served as Associate Editor on the Intellectual Property Law Journal; participated on the National Mock Trial Competition Team;...

Tim works with clients to develop long term legal solutions for their family, including wills, trusts, advance directives, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He also assists clients with probate and will and trust administration. In family law matters, Tim represents litigants in divorce and helps resolve custody disputes. The Montgomery County and Frederick County Circuit Courts frequently appoint Tim to serve as personal representative in probate matters; to serve as the guardian of elderly, disabled adults’ property; to represent elderly and disabled adults in guardianship matter; and to represent minor children in custody disputes. Tim advises small...

Diana Khan is a proud mother, real estate broker, and attorney, specializing in estate planning and real estate law. The sole proprietor of 7 successful companies, Diana brings over 15 years of experience to the table. She is actively involved in a number of local initiatives and associations, and takes pride in being a prominent figure in the community. Diana received her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and graduated from the University of Baltimore with her Master’s in Public Administration. Prior to attending law school, Diana obtained her B.A. in Political Science and her B.A. in Psychology...

Alan is a director and officer at Fedder and Garten, one of Baltimore’s long standing law firms. His practice focuses on business, commercial litigation, real estate and estate planning. Alan is the third generation of his family to practice at Fedder and Garten since the firm was founded by his grandfather in 1926. He has served on the Judicial Selections Committee for the Bar Association of Baltimore City, the Executive Council of the Baltimore City Bar Association and on the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association. He has spoken widely in the area of creditors’ rights, asset protection,...

I received my B.S. and M.S. at SUNY Stony Brook and my J.D. degree from the Washington College of Law at American University. I am active in the Maryland State Bar and have chaired the Solo and Small Firm Section Council. My practice emphasizes real estate law, business law, Social Security Disability and estate planning. I am recognized by Martindale as an "AV" (highest rated) attorney and I have been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in Maryland. I am committed to providing the highest level of services to my clients and I make very effort to...

ATTORNEY & OWNER Muriel Tinkler, Esq. helps clients deal with some of life's most stressful situations related to aging, caring for yourself and ensuring the care of your family after you are gone. Muriel Tinkler has worked with children and families with special needs for many years. She has been a registered foster/resource parent with the State of Maryland since 2011, and has worked with community and non-legal organizations to help support and expand services to these communities. Muriel Tinkler has a passion for helping people with disabled dependents. Because of this she focuses on areas that affect people with disabilities in...