Our Team

Our legal team understands the unique complexities of each case and will work with you to find the right approach.

Attorneys

Gary Altman

Founder and Chair

Gary Altman is the Founder and Principal Attorney of the estate planning law firm, Altman & Associates, practicing law since 1980.

gary@altmanassociates.net

Brenda Bosch

Managing Attorney

Brenda has been with Altman & Associates for over twenty years. Brenda oversees the estate planning practice area and mentors junior associates.

brenda@altmanassociates.net

Danielle Lendino

Senior Associate

Danielle Lendino brings 8 years of experience counseling clients in sophisticated corporate, transactional, and securities work for public companies, private equity firms, and portfolio companies across a wide variety of industries. Knowledgeable in corporate, securities, and mergers and acquisitions, she has collaborated with specialists in the fields of estates, tax, employment, environmental, real estate, […]

danielle@altmanassociates.net

Sydney Helsel

Associate

A recent Washington College of Law graduate, Sydney joined the firm in the Spring of 2023. She will be focusing her attention on Estate and Probate matters inside the Estate Team. Sydney is passionate about helping clients, primarily as they handle legal matters for uncertain and stressful life events. Before working at Altman & Associates, Sydney […]

sydney@altmanassociates.net

Katherine Ruesch

Senior Associate

Katherine brings to the estate practice group nine years of experience practicing probate, probate litigation, and estate planning law. Additionally, she has over ten years of experience practicing civil litigation. She advises clients on all matters related to estate and trust administration as well as guardianships. Katherine received her law degree from Texas Tech University […]

Katherine@altmanassociates.net

Andrew White

Senior Attorney

Andrew White brings over two decades of experience advising clients on estate planning and trust administration. Known for his efficient, client-focused approach, Andrew listens carefully to his clients' goals before providing thoughtful, steady guidance tailored to their needs. Andrew’s practice includes advising clients on estate and trust taxation, income tax planning, creditor protection, and asset […]

andrew@altmanassociates.net

Support Staff

Cris Galvez

Administrative Assistant

Cris is a Administrative Assistant and has been with Altman & Associates for two years, bringing past administrative experience. Cris maintains the filing and data collection systems at the firm and steps into support other administrative tasks such as answering the phone, scanning, supply ordering, office maintenance, and marketing efforts. In his free time, he […]

cris@altmanassociates.net

Brittnae Jones

Administrative Assistant

Brittnae is the first person you will meet upon entering Altman & Associates' offices. She is responsible for the front office, and her administrative tasks include client communication, appointments, files, and various other tasks. Born and raised in Calvert County, Maryland, Brittnae spent most of her career working with Mental Health and Intellectual Disability, assisting […]

brittnae@altmanassociates.net

Mikhael Barklaev

Paralegal

Mikhael joined the Estate Team as our Paralegal. Mikhael graduated with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Northern Virginia Community College, a N5 Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate, and is currently pursuing Paralegal Studies Degree. He joins the firm with two decades of customer service experience in retail and restaurant and supports his wife’s business […]

misha@altmanassociates.net

Leyli Khosroshahi

Finance Director

Leyli Khosroshahi, our Finance Director, has been a dedicated member of the Altman team for over a decade. She oversees the firm’s financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. With a strong finance and accounting background, international client exposure, and years of experience working for law firms, Leyli brings a depth of financial knowledge that our […]

Leyli@altmanassociates.net

Michele Conward

Client Services Coordinator

Michele has over 10 years of administrative legal experience and joined the firm in August, 2007.

michele@altmanassociates.net

Elizabeth Glines

Chief Operating and Marketing Director

With over 30 years of professional, investment and legal/trust experience, Liz manages marketing and business development for the law firm.

liz@altmanassociates.net

Jackie Ohh

Paralegal and Executive Assistant

Having previously worked for a personal injury and civil law firm, Jackie brings over 10 years of administrative legal experience to the firm.

jackie@altmanassociates.net

“Very compatible and instructive first client/attorney contact. Zoom function worked well. Thank you Gary for the time and responsiveness……and please mention to Jackie and Michelle how much we appreciate their professionalism and assist!”

Carolyn and Bart G.

Expertise Award 2021 Best Probate Attorneys in Baltimore

Washingtonian Top Financial Advisor 2025

Best of Bethesda Winner 2025

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