Laura Thomas
About Laura Thomas
Laura Thomas is a lawyer based in Columbia, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Laura Thomas is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, Maryland
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Legacy Legal Planning LLC
Education: Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 2011
Location: Columbia, MD
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