Wayne D. Eig

Wayne D. Eig

Trusts and Estates

3.0 (1 reviews)
Bethesda, Maryland
52+ years experience
Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered
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7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814-3663
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Bio

Wayne Eig refers to himself as a business and tax lawyer for individuals and closely held entities, providing advice to clients involved in various business, investment, financial and succession planning activities. Sometimes, his clients are individuals or families, sometimes entities and often a combination of individuals/families and affiliated entities working together. Sometimes, these businesses have great value, sometimes they do not – but all of these clients have needs which require legal attention.Over the course of his career, Wayne has chaired, and in some instances continues to chair, some of the firm’s major practice groups – Estate/Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Tax, and Commercial Transactions. In nearly forty years of practice, Wayne has learned that the role of a small business lawyer is to work with clients to help define and address their goals, and just as importantly, to evaluate and monitor them over time. Whether it is a fairly simple will and estate plan or a complicated transaction involving tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars, the role of the small business lawyer remains the same. Wayne Eig refers to himself as a business and tax lawyer for individuals and closely held entities, providing advice to clients involved in various business, investment, financial and succession planning activities. Sometimes, his clients are individuals or families, sometimes entities and often a combination of individuals/families and affiliated entities working together. Sometimes, these businesses have great value, sometimes they do not – but all of these clients have needs which require legal attention.Over the course of his career, Wayne has chaired, and in some instances continues to chair, some of the firm’s major practice groups – Estate/Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Tax, and Commercial Transactions. In nearly forty years of practice, Wayne has learned that the role of a small business lawyer is to work with clients to help define and address their goals, and just as importantly, to evaluate and monitor them over time. Whether it is a fairly simple will and estate plan or a complicated transaction involving tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars, the role of the small business lawyer remains the same. Wayne Eig refers to himself as a business and tax lawyer for individuals and closely held entities, providing advice to clients involved in various business, investment, financial and succession planning activities. Sometimes, his clients are individuals or families, sometimes entities and often a combination of individuals/families and affiliated entities working together. Sometimes, these businesses have great value, sometimes they do not – but all of these clients have needs which require legal attention. Over the course of his career, Wayne has chaired, and in some instances continues to chair, some of the firm’s major practice groups – Estate/Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Tax, and Commercial Transactions. In nearly forty years of practice, Wayne has learned that the role of a small business lawyer is to work with clients to help define and address their goals, and just as importantly, to evaluate and monitor them over time. Whether it is a fairly simple will and estate plan or a complicated transaction involving tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars, the role of the small business lawyer remains the same.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Maryland

State Capital

Annapolis

Highest Court

Maryland Supreme Court

Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Practice Area: Corporate Law
  • Washington Business Journal - Top Washington Lawyers in Trusts & Estates
  • Washingtonian Magazine - Top Trusts & Estates Lawyer

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1973
  • Princeton University, BA, graduated 1968

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Reviews

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Eric Young

4 months ago

Thorough but Just Okay

Mr. Eig's experience in business and tax law was evident in his handling of our trust planning. He explained complex legal concepts clearly, though sometimes took longer to respond than expected. The firm's recognition in trusts and estates is well-deserved, but we found his availability during critical negotiation phases to be limited. While his expertise in corporate structures and financial planning proved valuable, better communication could have improved the experience. A solid choice for legal guidance, but with room for improvement in follow-up.

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