Of Counsel

Laura Thomas

laura.thomas@askfrost.com

Estates and Trusts

Bar Admissions/Licenses

Maryland
Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

Background & History

Laura Thomas is Of Counsel for Frost Law, where she practices Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Trust Administration. She earned her LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law and her J.D. from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. She also holds a B.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh and a Certificate in Dental Hygiene from the same university.

Laura is admitted to practice law in Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is an active member of the Estate and Trust Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, where she currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Legislative Committee. She is also a member of the American Bar Association's Real Property, Trusts & Estates Section, where she serves as a Vice-Chair for the Business and Entity Planning Committee. She also serves on the Membership Committee. Laura also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Howard County Estate Planning Council.

Laura is also actively involved in her local community. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Howard County Conservancy and a member of the Business Women's Network of Howard County. Laura is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in her field and is committed to providing her clients with the best legal representation possible.

Education

Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, 2016, LL.M., Taxation
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2011, J.D.
University of Pittsburgh, 2008, Dental Hygiene Certificate
University of Pittsburgh, 2006, B.A. History

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

ABA: When the Owners Split: Divorce and Estate Planning Considerations for Married Owners of Closely-Held Companies
MSBA: Business Interests in Estate Planning and Administration
MSBA: Using and Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning - Trusts Qualified to Hold S Corporation Stock
MSBA: Using and Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning - Life Insurance Trusts
DC Bar: Current Developments in Fiduciary Income Tax
MSBA: Estate Planning and Gifting in MD after Federal Tax Reform
MSBA: Preparation of Estate Tax Returns
Montgomery County Bar Association: Maryland Estate Tax Updates

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Maryland State Bar Association Estate and Trust Section Council
- Chair-Elect 2024 – 2025
- Section Council Member 2021 – Present
- Legislative Committee
  - Chair 2024 – 2025
  - Vice Chair 2022 – 2024
  - Member 2016 – Present

Liaison to the Orphans’ Court and Register of Wills 2023 - Present
- Guns in Estates Task Force Member 2021 – 2022
- Intestacy Task Force Member 2022
- Young Lawyer Member 2016 – 2018
- Membership Committee Chair 2016 – 2018
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American Bar Association
- Real Property, Trusts & Estates Section
  - Business and Entity Planning Committee
    - Vice Chair – 2024 – 2025
    - Member – 2023 – Present
    - Membership Committee Member – 2019 – Present
  - Liaison from the Young Lawyers Division to the Real Property, Trusts & Estates
    - Section September 2019 – 2021
  - Vice Chair, Real Property, Trusts & Estates Committee, Young Lawyers Division, September 2018 - August 2019
    - Member 2015 – Present
Maryland State Bar Association - Member 2011 – Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member 2012 – Present
Howard County Estate Planning Council
- Chair 2024 – 2026
- Vice Chair 2022 – 2024
- Secretary 2020 – 2022
- Board Member 2019 – Present
- Member 2015 – Present

Awards and Honors

Client testimonials

Had a great experience very friendly and professional did everything. They said they were gonna do when they said they were gonna do it. They made the process easy. It was worth the money. Money well spent. Thank you frost law

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Client testimonials

I found all of the various staff that I interacted with to be exceptionally helpful and understanding of my limited technical abilities on some of the functions that were required to process my Employee Retention Credit claim. I would recommend this firm to any business or individual needing legal advice! Mike Roach/co-owner of Paloma Clothing for the past 50 years.

Mike R.

I found Frost Law Firm online after desperately searching for ways to expedite the long, painful process of getting desperately needed covid-19 pandemic era tax credits in 2024. Their legal team, including Hunter Scott, of this firm literally was one of my life-jackets on the fast-sinking ship of my business. Through their work with the IRS on my behalf, I had 90% of the tax credit refunds in hand by the close of 2025, which helped me turn things around. I highly recommend their expertise when it comes to the tax laws.

Allison W.

We had the pleasure of working with Frost & Associates this year to prepare and file ERC returns. Everyone from their administrative staff to their paralegals and attorneys were friendly, professional and kept us informed every step of the way. Highly, highly recommend.

Crista H.

I contacted 6 law firms. Out of 6, I talked to 4 over the phone and 2 over email. Frost & associates, was the only one that listened closely, asked the appropriate questions during the consultation phase. Others were rushing, non attentive, and almost dismissive. Frost was the only one that made me felt heard and assured. After I decided to go with Frost, they were on top of everything, every single step of the way. Kept me in the loop, provided me with case updates regularly. They got my case dismissed before it even went to hearing.

Special Shout out to Nick Berger for doing an amazing job.

If I could, I would give them 10 stars out of 5.

Okan A

Client testimonials

Professional and effective. Realistic, methodical planning and execution. After no luck with several companies that claimed huge results, I was referred to Frost and Associates, LLC by a friend that had gone though a similar situation. I have been impressed the whole way through. They are prepared with the next strategy when one doesn't go as planned. They are honest and up front about the possible scenarios and are great with communication.

William T.

Exceptionally well presented and chock full of useful information

Albert S.

I found Frost Law Firm online after desperately searching for ways to expedite the long, painful process of getting desperately needed covid-19 pandemic era tax credits in 2024. Their legal team, including Hunter Scott, of this firm literally was one of my life-jackets on the fast-sinking ship of my business. Through their work with the IRS on my behalf, I had 90% of the tax credit refunds in hand by the close of 2025, which helped me turn things around. I highly recommend their expertise when it comes to the tax laws.

Allison W.

Very professional. Settled my issues with excellent results. Always responded immediately to my concerns.

Kat B.

Of Counsel

Laura Thomas

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Estates and Trusts

Precision

Every detail matters in litigation

The difference between winning and losing often comes down to what you noticed that others missed. I don't overlook anything.

Clarity

You need to understand your options

Legal jargon clouds judgment. I explain your situation plainly so you can make decisions with full knowledge of what's at stake.

Of Counsel

Laura Thomas

SCHEDULE A MEETING

Estates and Trusts

Precision

Every detail matters in litigation

The difference between winning and losing often comes down to what you noticed that others missed. I don't overlook anything.

Clarity

You need to understand your options

Legal jargon clouds judgment. I explain your situation plainly so you can make decisions with full knowledge of what's at stake.

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Estates and Trusts

Bar Admissions/Licenses

Maryland
Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

Background & History

Laura Thomas is Of Counsel for Frost Law, where she practices Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Trust Administration. She earned her LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law and her J.D. from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. She also holds a B.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh and a Certificate in Dental Hygiene from the same university.

Laura is admitted to practice law in Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is an active member of the Estate and Trust Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, where she currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Legislative Committee. She is also a member of the American Bar Association's Real Property, Trusts & Estates Section, where she serves as a Vice-Chair for the Business and Entity Planning Committee. She also serves on the Membership Committee. Laura also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Howard County Estate Planning Council.

Laura is also actively involved in her local community. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Howard County Conservancy and a member of the Business Women's Network of Howard County. Laura is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in her field and is committed to providing her clients with the best legal representation possible.

Education

Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, 2016, LL.M., Taxation
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2011, J.D.
University of Pittsburgh, 2008, Dental Hygiene Certificate
University of Pittsburgh, 2006, B.A. History

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

ABA: When the Owners Split: Divorce and Estate Planning Considerations for Married Owners of Closely-Held Companies
MSBA: Business Interests in Estate Planning and Administration
MSBA: Using and Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning - Trusts Qualified to Hold S Corporation Stock
MSBA: Using and Drafting Trusts in Estate Planning - Life Insurance Trusts
DC Bar: Current Developments in Fiduciary Income Tax
MSBA: Estate Planning and Gifting in MD after Federal Tax Reform
MSBA: Preparation of Estate Tax Returns
Montgomery County Bar Association: Maryland Estate Tax Updates

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Maryland State Bar Association Estate and Trust Section Council
- Chair-Elect 2024 – 2025
- Section Council Member 2021 – Present
- Legislative Committee
  - Chair 2024 – 2025
  - Vice Chair 2022 – 2024
  - Member 2016 – Present

Liaison to the Orphans’ Court and Register of Wills 2023 - Present
- Guns in Estates Task Force Member 2021 – 2022
- Intestacy Task Force Member 2022
- Young Lawyer Member 2016 – 2018
- Membership Committee Chair 2016 – 2018
  ‍
American Bar Association
- Real Property, Trusts & Estates Section
  - Business and Entity Planning Committee
    - Vice Chair – 2024 – 2025
    - Member – 2023 – Present
    - Membership Committee Member – 2019 – Present
  - Liaison from the Young Lawyers Division to the Real Property, Trusts & Estates
    - Section September 2019 – 2021
  - Vice Chair, Real Property, Trusts & Estates Committee, Young Lawyers Division, September 2018 - August 2019
    - Member 2015 – Present
Maryland State Bar Association - Member 2011 – Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member 2012 – Present
Howard County Estate Planning Council
- Chair 2024 – 2026
- Vice Chair 2022 – 2024
- Secretary 2020 – 2022
- Board Member 2019 – Present
- Member 2015 – Present

Awards and Honors