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Brian R Della RoccaProbate Attorney in Washington, DC
Clark Hill
ProbateEstate PlanningFinancial PlanningPersonal InjuryTax
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Contact
Email
Phone
(888) 547-2114
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, US
Professional
About
Brian R. Della Rocca is a distinguished attorney at Clark Hill, specializing in estate planning, financial planning, personal injury, probate, tax, and tax planning. With over a decade of legal experience, he has established himself as a trusted advisor in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, adept at navigating the intricacies of estate and trust planning. His commitment to providing tailored solutions enables him to address the complex needs of his clients in a cost-effective manner. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned both his LL.M. and a certificate in 2009, as well as his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America in 2003, Brian's educational foundation is robust. His expertise is further complemented by his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta. As a sought-after speaker, Brian regularly lectures on estate planning topics, sharing his knowledge with fellow attorneys, certified public accountants, and financial advisors. His insights are also featured in various publications dedicated to estate and financial planning, reflecting his status as a thought leader in the field. Brian R. Della Rocca's dedication to client service and his extensive legal knowledge make him an invaluable resource for those seeking guidance in the often complex world of estate and tax planning.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2009 Georgetown University Law Center LL.M - Master of Laws 2009 Georgetown University Law Center Certificate 2003 Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 State University of New York at Oneonta BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 Estate Planning Rising Star, Bethesda Magazine 2018 Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers 2018 Super Lawyer, District of Columbia Super Lawyers Magazine 2017 Super Lawyer, District of Columbia Super Lawyers 2017 Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
Publications
2011 Money Magazine Quoted in Inheritance: How to Handle a Million Dollar Windfall by George Mannes with Donna Rosato 2010 Journal of Financial Planning Quoted in A Life to Plan for After a Death by Shelley Lee 2010 FPA Headlines - A publication of the Financial Planning Association of the National Capital Area (FPA NCA) Adding Value: How Collaboration with an Estate Planning Attorney Can Help Your Clients 2009 Tax Talk (Volume XVII, No. 1) Federal Tax Treatment of Employer-Provided Health Insurance for Domestic Partners
Associations
2017 - Present The Lido Civic Club of Washington, DC Co-Chair of the President's Advisory Council 2016 - Present Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, Maryland Member 2009 - Present Lido Civic Club of Washington, DC Member 2008 - Present Bar Association of the District of Columbia Member 2003 - Present Montgomery County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2017 Seminar Planned Giving Programs: Why Planned Giving Programs are Needed and How to Start One 2017 Advanced Estate Planning Institute A Primer on Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) 2014 Estate Planning Oddities and Challenges Estate Planning for Single Parents 2013 Estate and Trust Day for the Association of Practicing CPAs Do New Portability Rules Eliminate the Benefits of Bypass Trusts? 2012 Suburban Hospital Estate Planning Journal Club Disclaimers, Disclaimers, Disclaimers: How and when to use them and what to look out for
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Updated: May 25, 2026