James Lillis, Rob Grant, and Phil O’Donoghue of FD&A’s litigation practice recently prevailed on an appeal to Maryland’s highest court involving the administration of an intestate estate. On February 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of Maryland issued a unanimous opinion in In re: Estate of Michael Schappell, 489 Md. 654, a case involving the doctrine...Read More
Phil O’Donoghue, Charles Abell and Rachel Burke have been named to the list of Washingtonian Top Wealth Advisers Hall of Fame that will highlight our February issue of Washingtonian. This is our first ever Washingtonian Top Wealth Advisers Hall of Fame Award and we are excited to share this news! They’ve been featured on Washingtonian’s...Read More
Several of the firm’s estate planning attorneys were again recognized as among the best in the region by Washingtonian magazine Congratulations to Charles Abell, Mary Beth Beattie, Rachel Burke, and Phil O’Donoghue. Washingtonian compiles this list every other year by soliciting recommendations from other top attorneys in the field, and then following up with its...Read More
U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers rank the firm in the top tiers for Real Estate Law and Trusts & Estates Law in the 2019 National and Washington DC rankings. Furey, Doolan & Abell is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to the 2019 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” National Rankings Real Estate Law — Tier...Read More
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
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
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
