Ms. Matthews recently consulted with my 91 year old uncle on his estate plan. I was greatly impressed with her professionalism and efficiency, as well as her interaction with my uncle. She communicated with her client with respect and dignity, actively listening and responding to his requests, questions and summary of his estate. She completed the consultation, and his Durable Power of Attorney and Medical Directive within an hour. I highly recommend Deborah Matthews.

We were referred to Deb by a trusted friend and lawyer, and she exceeded his glowing recommendation and our expectations. She's incredibly knowledgeable, and while she works very efficiently, she also takes the time to address any questions about the complex estate planning process. We felt that she was truly focused on us and our needs, and at the end of the process, we left with the peace of mind we were seeking. Her prices are fair; she makes herself available for follow-ups; and isn't about billable hours. Her staff are also very professional and courteous. It was a great experience that we wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

I have known Deborah for the past ten years on various attorney list serves. She always provides clear and thoughtful answers to Maryland, Virginia and D.C. estate planning questions. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Deborah is a wonderful attorney and provides excellent advice about estate planning. She is thoughtful, helpful and answered my many questions very knowledgeably. She guided me through the entire process of creating a will, making decisions about medical directives and establishing a trust for my heirs. I highly recommend her services.

If Shakespeare had ever met Deborah Matthews, he would have had a much higher opinion of lawyers. She provides thorough and professional service in a prompt and unusually caring manner. Everybody makes jokes about lawyers - Shakespeare's quips being perhaps the most widely quoted. But when you need to navigate the complexities of our legal system - and do so without delay - you better have a guide who knows the law and understands you. Deborah Matthews is just such a guide. We complain that there are too many lawyers in the world when we should complain that there are not enough good lawyers in the world. Deborah Matthews is one of the good ones - the kind you never hesitate to call when you need help. I give her five stars and two thumbs up.

I have worked on a number of joint client matters with Deb over the 15 years I have known her. In fact, I even retained her to help me with drafting my estate plan. CPAs/Attorneys are no doubt the worst clients to deal with.

I have found her to be patient, attentive, timely in matters ranging from the difficult to the mundane. The easy stuff is where errors arise, but Deb seems to avoid them.

My clients have been happy with her as have I personally.

Dave Hillery, CPA, MBA, JD

I have been working with Deborah Matthews for about 3 years. I am so grateful to have found her. She helped me navigate through a very complicated and painful estate process. She has a wonderful understanding of the law but also handles difficult situations with practical yet compassionate advice. She has been very patient, wise and very fair.

On the recommendation of my son (see elsewhere) I engaged Deborah to review and re-order my estate after the deaths of my husband and then my mother. It might have been fairly simple (children, grandchildren) except for the fact that I have a brother who has multiple disabilities, who lives in another state with different laws, and for whom I am guardian. Deborah worked with me to be sure that both he and my own family would be protected in the event of my death. Regular tune-ups keep everything in order. Deborah is careful, thorough, thoughtful, and creative in her work. I couldn't be more pleased.

During my separation and subsequent divorce, I needed a new will and to proactively work on my estate planning. Ms. Matthews' compassion, attention to detail and advocacy were invaluable to me. She quickly and carefully responded to my questions and concerns, handled any issues that arose and professionally prepared the documents I needed. I deeply trust her guidance and recommendations.

I would highly recommend Deborah Matthews for all of your estate planning needs. She has been our family and estate planning attorney for more than a decade. When we first started working with Deborah she helped us chart plan that we have been able to update along the way as our children have grown and situations have arrived. She is compassionate, smart and passionate about doing her very best for her clients. I implicitly trust her to look after my entire extended family through the ups and downs of life. Thanking you Deborah for caring and being really good at what you do!