Francisca I. Otero
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Francisca I. Otero has been with the Firm since 1999. She was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 2002 and to the District of Columbia bar in 2008. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, and received her Juris Doctor from American University, Washington College of Law. She is also fluent in Spanish.
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- Creating limited liability entities
- Negotiating leases
- Drafting vendor contracts
- Registering and protecting trademarks
- Answering subpoenas and garnishment writs
- Responding to tax inquiries
- Solving employment law problems
- Counseling on regulatory compliance
Prior to joining the Firm, Francisca worked at non-profit organizations focused on mental health, developmental disabilities, and access to health services.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
- Tax Compliance and Research
- Trust & Estate Administration
Present Memberships
- District of Columbia Bar, Section of Estates, Trusts, and Probate Law
- Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Council
- Co-chair, Arrangements Committee (2016-2020)
- American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
- Tax Compliance and Research
- Trust & Estate Administration
Admitted to Practice
- District of Columbia Bar, Section of Estates, Trusts, and Probate Law
- Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Council
- Co-chair, Arrangements Committee (2016-2020)
- American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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