U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers rank the firm in the top tiers for Trusts & Estates Law and Real Estate Law in the 2017 National and Washington DC rankings. Furey, Doolan & Abell is pleased to announce that firm has been named to the 2017 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” National Rankings Trusts & Estates Law — Tier...Read More

We are pleased to announce the relocation of our office effective June 1, 2016. Our new space is designed to create a contemporary and welcoming environment for our clients and colleagues. The building is also conveniently located in downtown Bethesda, has ample underground parking and is a short walk from the Metro. NEW ADDRESS 7600...Read More

Bisnow names estate planning attorney Rachel Burke to it’s “Top 40 Under 40” list of distinguished Washington-area attorneys. Excerpted This spring, Bisnow asked for nominations for DC-area lawyers who are 40 and under and have distinguished themselves. Come celebrate with these honorees and other movers and shakers in DC’s legal and business communities during a July 15...Read More

Best Lawyers in America names Philip L. O’Donoghue as a 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” for Washington, D.C., in the field of trusts and estates. Furey, Doolan & Abell Partner Philip L. O’Donoghue was named by the publication Best Lawyers in America as a 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” for Washington, D.C., in the field of trusts and estates....Read More

Robert Grant is recognized by the Maryland Bar Foundation for his professional and civic leadership. On June 14, Robert Grant was initiated as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland. Fellowship is a recognition of Rob’s “outstanding dedication and contribution to maintaining the honor and integrity...Read More

2011 LEGISLATION Exemption from Transfer and Recordation Tax The General Assembly revised §9-105 of the Estates & Trusts Article, passed new §14-114 of the Estates & Trusts Article, and added subsections (DD) and (EE) to §12-108 of the Tax-Property Article and subsections (a)(23) and (24) to §13-207 of the Tax-Property Article, to expand the exemption...Read More

Bethesda Magazine includes W. Shepherdson “Shep” Abell, Charles S. Abell, Julia L. O’Brien, and Philip L. O’Donoghue on its list of the area’s top estate lawyers. Excerpted They’re the last—but hardly least—attorneys you’re likely to need. Estate lawyers like to tell a joke that goes something like this:The most boring college graduates go to law school.The most boring law school...Read More

LegalTimes profiles Philip O’Donoghue as one of the D.C. area’s top trusts and estates lawyers. Excerpted Few people like to think or talk about death—least of all their own. Yet the 12 lawyers profiled in this issue’s installment of LegalTimes’ ongoing Leading Lawyers series have a gift for making clients feel comfortable enough to discuss the most...Read More