Stephen John Reichert

A motivated and relentless advocate for his clients, Stephen J. Reichert personally handles all aspects of each case from consultation to resolution. Mr. Reichert is a dedicated listener who understands the unique legal needs of his clients and helps them meet their needs in the most effective ways possible. Mr. Reichert received a degree in philosophy at Trinity College before receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. He has served on the Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade and The Federal Circuit Bar Journal, and directed and advised student attorneys working in the University of Maryland law clinic. Mr. Reichert clerked for a Maryland Circuit Court Judge, primarily working on complex litigation and criminal cases. He has worked for a small law firm, non-profit organizations, and for over a decade as an administrative law judge. Mr. Reichert is admitted to the Maryland State Bar and the Federal Circuit Bar. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), and the MSBA Estate and Trust Law and Solo-Practice sections; he also has worked as a researcher for the MSBA. He volunteers his time, and lends his expertise, with numerous non-profit organizations including advising the Mayfield Improvement Association; as a board member of Face to Face Guitar, Inc.; as President of Smartish Pace, Inc.; and as a panel member for the Maryland State Arts Council. For a free, confidential consultation contact Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959 or sreichert@reichertlegal.com.

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

J.D. (2000) | Law

1997 - 2000

Activities: • Editor, Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade, 1998-1999 • Editor, Federal Circuit Bar Review, 1999-2000

Trinity International University

B.A. (1997) | Philosophy

1993 - 1997

Minors: English & Political Science

Honors: • Debate Team Captain; Qualified for National Tournament, 1996 & 1997

Activities: • Class President, 1993 & 1995 • Editor, Trinity Arts Review, 1994-1997 • Varsity Baseball: 4-year letter winner

Attorney

Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC

2012 - Current

Founder of law practice in Baltimore, MD. www.reichertlegal.com

Board Member

Face to Face Guitar, Inc.

2009 - Current

Guitar instruction company with a non-profit outreach division working with under-served children in Baltimore, MD.

Editor & Founder

Smartish Pace, Inc.

1998 - Current

Founder, Editor and CEO of Smartish Pace, a nationally recognized literary magazine that has published the work of 13 Pulitzer Prize winners. www.smartishpace.com

Administrative Law Judge

Washington, DC Government

2001 - 2012

Smartish Pace, Issue 21

Smartish Pace, Inc.

April 1, 2014

Maryland State Bar

Member

2001 - Current

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Current

Maryland

Since 2001

Federal Circuit

Since 2003

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Q. My young daughter inherited 100k from my parents estate. Can she be added as joint owner w me on their house to satify w

May 22, 2014

A: Look to the Trust language as it should specify how (from what assets) the Trust should be funded. What you propose seems unlikely to satisfy the conditions of a Trust as the property would not be in the Trust if your daughter was simply added to the Deed.