Attorneys
Gary D. Altman
Founder and Chair
Gary Altman is the Founder and Principal Attorney of the estate planning law firm, Altman & Associates, practicing law since 1980.
Brenda H. Bosch
Managing Attorney
Brenda has been with Altman & Associates for over twenty years. Brenda oversees the estate planning practice area and mentors junior associates.
Sydney P. Helsel
Associate
Sydney P. Helsel, Esq., is an Associate Attorney at Altman & Associates, where she focuses her practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters across Maryland. Sydney joined…
Katherine Ruesch
Senior Attorney
Katherine Ruesch is a Senior Attorney at Altman & Associates, bringing nearly two decades of legal prowess to the firm’s estate practice group. With a unique dual background in civil litigation and…
Danielle Lendino
Senior Attorney
Danielle Lendino, Esq. is a Senior Attorney at Altman & Associates, bringing over two decades of sophisticated legal experience to the firm’s estate planning practice. Serving clients throughout…
Andrew White
Senior Attorney
Andrew White, Esq., is a Senior Attorney at Altman & Associates, bringing over two decades of sophisticated legal experience to the firm’s Washington metropolitan practice. Since 2001, Andrew has…
Staff
Leyli Khosroshahi
Director of Finance, Trust Administration
Leyli Khosroshahi serves as the Finance Director for Altman & Associates, where she has been a cornerstone of the firm’s operational success for over a decade. Her role extends beyond traditional…
Michele A. Conward
Director of Client Service
Michele has over 10 years of administrative legal experience and joined the firm in August, 2007.
Elizabeth G. Glines
Director of Marketing
With over 30 years of professional, investment and legal/trust experience, Liz manages marketing and business development for the law firm.
Jackie Ohh
Para-Legal 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.
Mikhael Barklaev
Para-Legal Trusts and Estates
Mikhael “Misha” Barklaev serves as an Estate Planning Paralegal at Altman & Associates, providing integral support to our legal team and clients across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. With a…
Cris Galvez
Administrative Assistant
Cris Galvez serves as an Administrative Assistant at Altman & Associates, where he holds a vital role in the firm's daily operations. Since joining the team, Cris has leveraged his extensive…
Alexis Gunn
Legal Administrative Assistant
Alexis Gunn serves as an Administrative Legal Assistant at Altman & Associates, providing specialized support to both the estate planning and trust/probate administration teams. Since joining the…
Kimber Isaacs
Para-Legal Trusts and Estates
Kimber Isaacs is a Senior Paralegal at Altman & Associates, where she provides integral support to our Probate and Estate Administration team. Joining the firm in 2026 after relocating from Delaware,…
