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.

Melissa Aitken

Director, Probate

With the firm since 2008, Melissa is experienced in estate and trust administration and manages our probate practice area.

Brenda Bosch

Director

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

Janelle Straszheim

Attorney Of Counsel

Janelle S. Straszheim, Esq started her career in law working with various Washington DC law firms, the National Tax office of Price Waterhouse Cooper.

Coryn Rosenstock

Director

University of Maryland summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, Coryn’s practice includes drafting Wills, Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney.

Leanne Broyles

Director

Leanne focuses her practice on estates, trusts, and international tax compliance for individuals. Leanne works with clients to develop and implement customized estate and asset protection plans.

James Crosland

Associate

James Crossland counsels’ clients on estate planning, tax planning, and trust and probate administration matters. He enjoys helping people create an estate plan tailored to their needs and goals, today and into the future.

Paul Tracy

Associate

Paul solves legal problems using a client-centric approach and a multifarious skill set to lead positive outcomes on matters through all stages of estate planning, litigation, and tax-focused business.

Support Staff

Evelyn Mendoza

Executive Assistant

Evelyn is the Executive Assistant at Altman & Associates. She grew up in Venezuela where she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Management at the University of JMV. Prior to working at the firm, Evelyn worked as a Lead Teacher and Governance Administrator. In her free time, Evelyn likes to spend time with her family and […]

Jasmine Prather

Receptionist

Jasmine is the newest receptionist at Altman & Associates! She was born and raised in Montgomery County, MD, and enjoys spending time with her family, singing, and traveling.

Cris Galvez

File Clerk

Cris 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 enjoys freelance copy editing, is […]

Jamie Zhang

Paralegal

Jamie has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, and a Paralegal Certificate from George Mason University.

Michele Conward

Client Services Coordinator

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

Elizabeth Glines

Marketing Director

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

Leyli Khosroshahi

Finance Director

Leyli joined the firm in 2014, with a strong finance & accounting background and international client exposure.

Jackie Ohh

Paralegal

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

Jessie Chappelear

Paralegal

Jessie is a paralegal at Frost Law since June 2019. In 2017, Jessie graduated with Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Accounting Specialization cum laude from the Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore.

Krystle Kolbe

Junior Estate Paralegal

Krystle joined the estate and administration team as a Junior Estate Paralegal at Frost Law.

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“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.