Alexander M. Pagnotta
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Annapolis, Maryland
Sinclair Prosser Gasior
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 2017
Education: The University of Maryland School of Law
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410-983-9380
Sinclair Prosser Gasior
183 Harry S. Truman ParkwaySuite 104
Annapolis, MD 21401 Visit website
In a relatively short time, Alexander M. Pagnotta has gained the admiration of his peers for his relentless work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and enthusiasm in seeing his clients’ legacies secure for their loved ones. The managing partner at Sinclair Prosser Gasior in Annapolis, Maryland, he helps clients across the surrounding region, Baltimore and the Washington metropolitan area, as well as in the District of Columbia, navigate the complex and intricate maze of estate planning and administration, as well as probate and elder law.
Formerly serving as a counterintelligence officer for the United States Department of Defense, Mr. Pagnotta is no stranger to high stakes and the value of the ownership individuals can pass on to their families. He pursues every available legal avenue to give his clients the peace of mind they deserve to live the rest of their lives free of any undue worry for their loved ones in the future. For his many contributions, he is rated “Excellent” on Avvo and hosts myriad positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Mr. Pagnotta pursued legal studies at the University of Maryland – Francis King Carey School of Law, where his academic prowess was evident through being the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in legal writing, client advocacy and evidence law. He received his Juris Doctor in 2017, and in the same year, obtained his license to practice law in Maryland. Prior to attending law school, he completed his undergraduate studies in 2013, graduating with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.
After becoming licensed to practice law in Maryland in 2017 – and the District of Columbia two years later – Mr. Pagnotta’s dedication to his clients shone through, establishing a practice that is client-centric and measured to provide support and the confidence that his clients’ legal matters will be taken care of with grace and poise. Within his legal community, he is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc., and the Prince George’s County Bar Association (part of the Estates and Trusts Section, the Tax Law Section and the Disability Rights Section).
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder LawFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 60% Estate Planning & Probate
- 40% Elder Law
First Admitted: 2017, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://spgasior.com/attorney-and-staff-profiles/alex-pagnot...
Bar / Professional Activity
- State of Maryland
- District of Columbia
- State Bar of Maryland, Estates and Trusts, Tax Law, and Disability Rights Section, Member
- Prince George’s County State Bar Association, Member
- American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney, Member
Educational Background
- University of Maryland, College Park, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts
- University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 2017
- NYU School of Law, L.L.M. Taxation, 2024
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Taxation Trusts and Estates, Presenter to MD lawyers on taxation of trusts/estates, Maryland State Bar, 2023
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Member of Maryland’s NCAA Division 1 wrestling team and earned a Terrapin Award.
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award for the highest grade in courses focusing on legal writing, client advocacy, and evidence law.
- Member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) All-Academic team.
Honors
- 2024 Leading Lawyer, What's Up? Media, 2024
Office location for Alexander M. Pagnotta
183 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Suite 104
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-983-9380
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- Rising Stars: 2025 - 2026