Brian Della Rocca, Ll.M. (Taxation) Email & Phone Number

United States

As the Founder and Principal of his firm, Brian is dedicated to developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that protect and grow wealth. His extensive capability in supervising complex estates, advising on international tax issues, and guiding charitable organizations through planned giving programs makes him an invaluable trusted partner. Brian’s work has been recognized by peers and media alike, with features in Money Magazine and the Journal of Financial Planning, and an AV Preeminent Rating on Martindale-Hubbell.Serving clients in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the Washington, DC metro area, Brian has consistently been named by Super Lawyers as one of the best in his field. His specialization in advising high-net-worth clients on income tax, charitable, estate, and gift tax, and asset protection underscores his commitment to safeguarding your assets and future. Brian and Della Rocca Law offer a comprehensive range of services, including Domestic and International Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Family Office Services, and Estate and Trust Litigation. They also specialize in Business Succession, Business Tax, International Tax, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, Tax Representation before the IRS, and IRS Whistleblower Representation.

Maryland, United States

In 2020, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Brian was approached to join Compass Law Partners (CLP). Under Brian’s leadership, CLP experienced unprecedented growth, which included increasing the client base by more than 10-fold and expanding the number of employees in the firm. Through his innovative leadership, he diversified the wealth of services provided by CLP. Additionally, while at CLP, Brian broadened the network of attorneys with whom he continues to collaborate on domestic and international estate, trust, and tax issues.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

In 2018, Brian was approached to establish and lead Clark Hill’s Washington, DC Estate and Trust practice group. While there he continued to work with his long-standing clients and attracted new clients offering them personalized guidance. Brian also collaborated extensively with the firm’s other estate and trust attorneys worldwide. While working at Clark Hill, Brian honed his knowledge of working with international clients on estate, trust, and tax matters.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Prioritizing his clients above all, Brian established a sole proprietorship during the interim between departing KDR Law Group, P. A. and joining Clark Hill PLC, ensuring uninterrupted service and support.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

After building his successful solo law practice, Brian was presented with the opportunity to merge his practice with a colleague and create the KDR Law Group. While at KDR Law Group, Brian grew the firm by bringing in four additional attorneys, two of whom had 50+ years combined experience in estate planning. Recognizing the firm's need to be more easily accessible to clients in the DMV area, Brian spearheaded the firm’s relocation from Silver Spring, Maryland to Rockville, Maryland.

Rockville, Maryland

Brian’s first foray into his solo law practice proved extremely successful. After spending many years under the tutelage of some of the best attorneys in the Washington DC-Metropolitan area, Brian felt compelled to provide his personal touch to working with clients. While practicing at Della Rocca Law, Brian’s vast estate planning experience was recognized when he was nominated to serve as a voting member on the Estates and Trusts Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association as well as to co-chair the Maryland Estate and Gift Tax Study Group.

Rockville, Md

Served as independent counsel in real estate settlements for a full-service title company serving Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.

Rockville, Maryland

While at Stein Sperling, Brian continued to develop his estate and trust knowledge and abilities but also gained significant exposure to business planning and federal income tax planning through his work with some of the top business and tax attorneys in the Washington DC-metropolitan area. Brian also worked closely with the litigation department on estate and trust litigation matters allowing him to develop comprehensive strategies to help his clients avoid litigation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

While with Pasternak & Fidis, Brian gained invaluable experience by working with some of the top estate planning attorneys in the country. The firm’s high net worth client base required Brian to focus on learning and growing as an estates and trusts practitioner.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Ll.M., Taxation

Certificate In Employee Benefits

Jd, Law

Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon