Suzanne Simpson Esq.

Suzanne founded Simpson Law, PA in 2003. The firm provides compassionate, convenient, and comprehensive estate planning services for busy parents, professionals, and retirees in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. Suzanne thoroughly enjoys meeting with her clients and learning their life stories as they discuss with her how they would like to leave their legacy. Suzanne counsels clients on strategies to reduce or eliminate estate tax liability and provides recommendations regarding asset titling, life insurance, and beneficiary designations. She also assists families and friends with the administration of estates through probate or trust administration. For clients with disabled family members needing guardianship, or those who may qualify for Medicaid, Simpson Law offers expert assistance. Awards and Recognition Suzanne has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Maryland and the District of Columbia as one of the top five percent in her practice area. AVVO has consistently ranked her as a Client's Choice Attorney and a Top Estate Attorney for nearly a decade. She was also a nominee for the internationally prestigious Athena Award. Community Involvement Suzanne is an active member of the Business Women’s Network of Howard County and enjoys attending events and meeting referral sources at the Coalition for Geriatric Care Services (COGS) and the Estate Planning Council for Howard County. She loves to play golf at charity events, attend fundraisers, and support the community through sponsorships. She previously sat on the board for VisArts in Rockville Maryland. Suzanne is a past president of the Howard County Women's Bar Association; Past Secretary to the Estate Planning Council of Suburban Maryland, and was on the Board of Directors for the Olney Chamber of Commerce, where she served as Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee. She was the co-chair of the Estate Planning section of the Howard County Bar Association and was selected for the Leadership Montgomery Class of 2011. Suzanne has served as vice president and By-Laws Chair on the PTA at her children's school and has held board positions with the local International MOMs Club. Suzanne also volunteers each year for Law Day: Prepare Living Will for Seniors. Personal Interests In her free time, Suzanne loves spending quality moments with her husband, adult children, two dogs, and 24 koi. An avid adventurer, she enjoys traveling, hiking, paddleboarding, skiing, golfing, and practicing Pilates. Suzanne also finds joy in reading and writing, participating in her book club, and engaging in thoughtful conversations with friends. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Suzanne Simpson Esq. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Nominee ATHENA Women's Leadership Award - Athena International 10 Best Elder Law Attorney MD - AIOLC Avvo Top-Rated Lawyer, 2012 - 2020 AVVO Top Estate Attorney, 2012 - 2020 AVVO Client's Choice Attorney, 2012 - 2020 Leadership Montgomery Class, 2011 - 2011 Super Lawyers Maryland and the District of Columbia, 2020 - 2021 Other Sources of Feedback About Suzanne Simpson Esq. Included on the 2026Maryland Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list

• Founder
• Attorney at Law

• Bean Kinney & Korman, Senior Associate, 1999 - 2000
• Smolen & Plevy, PC, Associate, 1992 - 1999
• Fairfax County Circuit Court, Judicial Law Clerk, 1991 - 1992
• Loudoun County Circuit Court, Judicial Law Clerk, 1990 - 1991
• Commonwealth Attorney's Office Loudoun County, Law Clerk, 1990
• Food and Drug Law Institute, Associate Editor
• Regulatory Affairs Journal, Associate Editor
• Water Environment Federation, Assistant Editor
• Languages
• German

• Beyond the Exam Room for Physicians, Estate Planning, 2016 & 2017
• National Business Institute: Advanced Medical Directives, 2014
• National Business Institute: Ethics in Estate Planning, 2014
• Estate Planning, Women's Finance Group DC, 2012
• Estate Planning, Montgomery Village International Moms Club, 2012
• Estate Planning, Blog Radio, 2012
• Estate Planning, Baltimore Veterans Affairs, 2012
• Estate Planning, Think About It Cable TV Show, 2011
• Estate Planning, Moms, Inc., 2011
• Estate Planning, Estate Planning and Long Term Care Insurance, 2011
• Estate Planning, Vegetarian Resource Group, 2010
• Estate Planning, Real Estate Investment Society, 2010
• Business Planning, Moms, Inc., 2010
• Estate Planning, Moms Club International, 2009
• Grantor Trusts, Howard County Bar Association Trust and Estate Section, 2009
• Presentations about Estate Planning to Local Senior Centers
• Presentation about Special Needs Planning to Cornerstone Montgomery advisory Board
• Business Women's Network Howard County, 2023
• Real Estate Panels, 2023/2024
• Ethics in Estate Planning National Business Institute
• Advanced Directives National Business Institute

• Law Day-Prepare Living Wills for Seniors, 2010 - Present
• Board for VisArts in Rockville Maryland
• Vice president and By-Laws Chair on the PTA

• Maryland, 1993
• Virginia, 1991
• District of Columbia, 1992
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2012

• Estate Planning Counsel of Howard County, 2017 - Present
• Business Women’s Network of Howard County, 2017 - Present
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2012 - Present
• Howard County Women's Bar Association, 2008 - Present (Past President)
• Estate Planning Council of Suburban Maryland, 2007 - Present (Past Secretary)
• Maryland Bar Association, 1992 - Present
• Virginia Bar Association, 1991 - Present
• Olney Chamber of Commerce, 2009 - 2011 (Board of Directors)
• Howard County Bar Association, Estates and Trusts Section, 2003 - Present (Past Co-Chair 2008 - 2011)
• Fairfax Bar Association, CLE Committee, 1998 - 2000 (Co-Chair)
• Washington Ski Club (General Counsel)
• Maryland Bar Association Special Needs Study Group, 2011 - Present
• Maryland Bar Association Estate Planning Section, 2003 - Present
• Virginia Bar Association Estate Planning Section, 2003 - Present
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2011 - Present
• VisArts Board of Directors
• District of Columbia Bar Association
• Cornerstone Montgomery Advisory Committee
• Business Women's Network Howard County, 2023
• Real Estate Panels, 2023/2024
• Beyond the Exam Room for Physicians, Estate Planning, 2016 & 2017
• National Business Institute: Advanced Medical Directives, 2014
• National Business Institute: Ethics in Estate Planning, 2014
• Estate Planning, Women's Finance Group DC, 2012
• Estate Planning, Montgomery Village International Moms Club, 2012
• Estate Planning, Blog Radio, 2012
• Estate Planning, Baltimore Veterans Affairs, 2012
• Estate Planning, Think About It Cable TV Show, 2011
• Estate Planning, Moms, Inc., 2011
• Estate Planning and Long Term Care Insurance, 2011
• Estate Planning, Vegetarian Resource Group, 2010
• Estate Planning, Real Estate Investment Society, 2010
• Business Planning, Moms, Inc., 2010
• Estate Planning, Moms Club International, 2009
• Grantor Trusts, Howard County Bar Association Trust and Estate Section, 2009
• Presentations about Estate Planning to Local Senior Centers
• Presentation about Special Needs Planning to Cornerstone Montgomery Advisory Board
• Ethics in Estate Planning, National Business Institute
• Advanced Directives, National Business Institute
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Phi Mu
• Phi Delta Phi