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Stephen Thienel

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Licensed for 23 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

I provide legal services to small businesses, professionals, and individuals in the greater DC metropolitan area (District of Columbia; Montgomery and Howard Counties, Maryland; and Northern Virginia). I can help you with every legal facet of your business from formation to developing your exit strategy. Thanks to my decades of business, taxation, and estate planning experience, together we can develop a plan that allows you to focus on growing your business while I focus on the legal issues that will impact your business today, and in the future.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Language

English

Contact

Thienel Law, LLC5457 Twin Knolls RoadSuite 300Columbia, MD, 21045

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sally
February 13, 2020

Steve became my attorney several years ago and every, I mean every experience with him has been outstanding. Steve listens carefully to the issue and always recommends a sound and sensible approach to the situation. Once we agree upon a path forward I never, EVER, worry that Steve will not follow through and complete the job. Steve is always thorough, detail oriented, knowledgeable and provides the best customer service ever. He is always there when I need him. Thanks Steve - you are the best!

Ted
June 5, 2013

Steve is very good and attentive. We have worked together on corporate, personal, litigation and other matters. He is good at breaking things down to there essence and simplifying complex issues. He is great to work with and timely responds when needs arise. I would unconditionally recommend him.

Lester
June 5, 2013

Mr Thienel provided very good guidance for me when doing a fairly complicated will and health care document. He worked quickly and efficiently, was very accurate in his work, and provided extremely helpful guidance. His fees were reasonable and he made himself available when I asked. I highly recommend him.

Rob Gould
June 5, 2013

Unbelievably knowledgeable and responsive, particularly where it concerns family law and financial and financial planning matters. I truly feel like Steve cares about me and any issues that I bring before him - in other words, I'm much more than a client.

David
June 4, 2013

In 2003, Stephen Thienel handled the probate of an Estate where I was the personal representative. Based on his excellent performance, I asked him to assist my 72-year old mother in establishing a Living Trust and writing her Will when she moved to Maryland in 2006. He handled this with great tact, as my mother was in poor health, and was very conscious of her own mortality. When my mother died in 2010, Stephen helped handle all court filings and guided me in distribution of the assets to the beneficiaries. The distributions went very smoothly, due in part to Stephen's anticipating potential problems back in 2006. Since 2010, I have continued to employ Stephen for preparation of tax returns for Trust funds established for minor children where I am the Trustee. In all instances I have found he is quick to respond, and offers concise explanations of the alternatives, or of the required next steps.

Paul
May 31, 2013

Stephen Thienel is very knowledgeable of legal matters pertaining to business. I have used him for several years now and he is always thorough and prompt in his responses. Whether providing business advice as I grow my business or working up my personal and business tax returns, you can always count on comprehensive advice and professional support. Starting a business can be a little stressful as you can only get so much from college and through performing research. Nothing beats real life experience and Steve's support to my business has meant a great deal to me, and has served to reduce my stress and frustration considerably. I have enough issues to work through in my business. Having Steve to cover my back on legal and tax matters makes it seem like he is really part of my senior staff. I would highly recommend his firm to anyone, especially young start up businesses like mine.

Barry
May 31, 2013

Stephen Thienel has worked for me since 2005. He has covered a wide variety task from Corporate legalities, to real estate transactions, to estate planning. He has handle all tasks exceptionally.

Eric
May 29, 2013

Stephen was very prompt and knowledgeable. He was quite attentive and addressed all of my needs; explaining and answering all questions to make sure everything was covered. Stephen was readily available to get back to me by phone to make sure I had all of the information needed to make an informed decision. Great lawyer.

anonymous
May 29, 2013

Steve handled my divorce which included some complex federal benefits issues. Not only was he always available and very responsive, but he was quite knowledgeable and able to guide me through the complicated processes that came up. He's friendly and even-tempered. I always had the impression that he was looking for the best, yet most reasonable solution for me.

Mike
May 29, 2013

I have been a client of Stephen Thienel for many years. He has assisted me and my family with IRS issues to estate planning. Each time we work with him I am impressed with his knowledge and patience. More importantly he is able to convey legal jargon in to something that I can understand. His pricing has always been very fair. What I also like about his office is how they embrace technology. I can work with him entirely online (email, web, digital signatures etc.) which is great. He has handled a sticky IRS situation for me, developed wills and living wills for my estate and I have his office do my taxes each year. I highly recommend Steve and his staff!

Sally
February 13, 2020

Steve became my attorney several years ago and every, I mean every experience with him has been outstanding. Steve listens carefully to the issue and always recommends a sound and sensible approach to the situation. Once we agree upon a path forward I never, EVER, worry that Steve will not follow through and complete the job. Steve is always thorough, detail oriented, knowledgeable and provides the best customer service ever. He is always there when I need him. Thanks Steve - you are the best!

Ted
June 5, 2013

Steve is very good and attentive. We have worked together on corporate, personal, litigation and other matters. He is good at breaking things down to there essence and simplifying complex issues. He is great to work with and timely responds when needs arise. I would unconditionally recommend him.

Lester
June 5, 2013

Mr Thienel provided very good guidance for me when doing a fairly complicated will and health care document. He worked quickly and efficiently, was very accurate in his work, and provided extremely helpful guidance. His fees were reasonable and he made himself available when I asked. I highly recommend him.

Rob Gould
June 5, 2013

Unbelievably knowledgeable and responsive, particularly where it concerns family law and financial and financial planning matters. I truly feel like Steve cares about me and any issues that I bring before him - in other words, I'm much more than a client.

David
June 4, 2013

In 2003, Stephen Thienel handled the probate of an Estate where I was the personal representative. Based on his excellent performance, I asked him to assist my 72-year old mother in establishing a Living Trust and writing her Will when she moved to Maryland in 2006. He handled this with great tact, as my mother was in poor health, and was very conscious of her own mortality. When my mother died in 2010, Stephen helped handle all court filings and guided me in distribution of the assets to the beneficiaries. The distributions went very smoothly, due in part to Stephen's anticipating potential problems back in 2006. Since 2010, I have continued to employ Stephen for preparation of tax returns for Trust funds established for minor children where I am the Trustee. In all instances I have found he is quick to respond, and offers concise explanations of the alternatives, or of the required next steps.

Paul
May 31, 2013

Stephen Thienel is very knowledgeable of legal matters pertaining to business. I have used him for several years now and he is always thorough and prompt in his responses. Whether providing business advice as I grow my business or working up my personal and business tax returns, you can always count on comprehensive advice and professional support. Starting a business can be a little stressful as you can only get so much from college and through performing research. Nothing beats real life experience and Steve's support to my business has meant a great deal to me, and has served to reduce my stress and frustration considerably. I have enough issues to work through in my business. Having Steve to cover my back on legal and tax matters makes it seem like he is really part of my senior staff. I would highly recommend his firm to anyone, especially young start up businesses like mine.

Barry
May 31, 2013

Stephen Thienel has worked for me since 2005. He has covered a wide variety task from Corporate legalities, to real estate transactions, to estate planning. He has handle all tasks exceptionally.

Eric
May 29, 2013

Stephen was very prompt and knowledgeable. He was quite attentive and addressed all of my needs; explaining and answering all questions to make sure everything was covered. Stephen was readily available to get back to me by phone to make sure I had all of the information needed to make an informed decision. Great lawyer.

anonymous
May 29, 2013

Steve handled my divorce which included some complex federal benefits issues. Not only was he always available and very responsive, but he was quite knowledgeable and able to guide me through the complicated processes that came up. He's friendly and even-tempered. I always had the impression that he was looking for the best, yet most reasonable solution for me.

Mike
May 29, 2013

I have been a client of Stephen Thienel for many years. He has assisted me and my family with IRS issues to estate planning. Each time we work with him I am impressed with his knowledge and patience. More importantly he is able to convey legal jargon in to something that I can understand. His pricing has always been very fair. What I also like about his office is how they embrace technology. I can work with him entirely online (email, web, digital signatures etc.) which is great. He has handled a sticky IRS situation for me, developed wills and living wills for my estate and I have his office do my taxes each year. I highly recommend Steve and his staff!

Sally
February 13, 2020

Steve became my attorney several years ago and every, I mean every experience with him has been outstanding. Steve listens carefully to the issue and always recommends a sound and sensible approach to the situation. Once we agree upon a path forward I never, EVER, worry that Steve will not follow through and complete the job. Steve is always thorough, detail oriented, knowledgeable and provides the best customer service ever. He is always there when I need him. Thanks Steve - you are the best!

Ted
June 5, 2013

Steve is very good and attentive. We have worked together on corporate, personal, litigation and other matters. He is good at breaking things down to there essence and simplifying complex issues. He is great to work with and timely responds when needs arise. I would unconditionally recommend him.

Lester
June 5, 2013

Mr Thienel provided very good guidance for me when doing a fairly complicated will and health care document. He worked quickly and efficiently, was very accurate in his work, and provided extremely helpful guidance. His fees were reasonable and he made himself available when I asked. I highly recommend him.

Rob Gould
June 5, 2013

Unbelievably knowledgeable and responsive, particularly where it concerns family law and financial and financial planning matters. I truly feel like Steve cares about me and any issues that I bring before him - in other words, I'm much more than a client.

David
June 4, 2013

In 2003, Stephen Thienel handled the probate of an Estate where I was the personal representative. Based on his excellent performance, I asked him to assist my 72-year old mother in establishing a Living Trust and writing her Will when she moved to Maryland in 2006. He handled this with great tact, as my mother was in poor health, and was very conscious of her own mortality. When my mother died in 2010, Stephen helped handle all court filings and guided me in distribution of the assets to the beneficiaries. The distributions went very smoothly, due in part to Stephen's anticipating potential problems back in 2006. Since 2010, I have continued to employ Stephen for preparation of tax returns for Trust funds established for minor children where I am the Trustee. In all instances I have found he is quick to respond, and offers concise explanations of the alternatives, or of the required next steps.

Paul
May 31, 2013

Stephen Thienel is very knowledgeable of legal matters pertaining to business. I have used him for several years now and he is always thorough and prompt in his responses. Whether providing business advice as I grow my business or working up my personal and business tax returns, you can always count on comprehensive advice and professional support. Starting a business can be a little stressful as you can only get so much from college and through performing research. Nothing beats real life experience and Steve's support to my business has meant a great deal to me, and has served to reduce my stress and frustration considerably. I have enough issues to work through in my business. Having Steve to cover my back on legal and tax matters makes it seem like he is really part of my senior staff. I would highly recommend his firm to anyone, especially young start up businesses like mine.

Barry
May 31, 2013

Stephen Thienel has worked for me since 2005. He has covered a wide variety task from Corporate legalities, to real estate transactions, to estate planning. He has handle all tasks exceptionally.

Eric
May 29, 2013

Stephen was very prompt and knowledgeable. He was quite attentive and addressed all of my needs; explaining and answering all questions to make sure everything was covered. Stephen was readily available to get back to me by phone to make sure I had all of the information needed to make an informed decision. Great lawyer.

anonymous
May 29, 2013

Steve handled my divorce which included some complex federal benefits issues. Not only was he always available and very responsive, but he was quite knowledgeable and able to guide me through the complicated processes that came up. He's friendly and even-tempered. I always had the impression that he was looking for the best, yet most reasonable solution for me.

Mike
May 29, 2013

I have been a client of Stephen Thienel for many years. He has assisted me and my family with IRS issues to estate planning. Each time we work with him I am impressed with his knowledge and patience. More importantly he is able to convey legal jargon in to something that I can understand. His pricing has always been very fair. What I also like about his office is how they embrace technology. I can work with him entirely online (email, web, digital signatures etc.) which is great. He has handled a sticky IRS situation for me, developed wills and living wills for my estate and I have his office do my taxes each year. I highly recommend Steve and his staff!