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Thomas Sessa

Thomas Sessa Co-Founder and Estates & Trusts Attorney
Co-Founder and Estates & Trusts Attorney

Tom Sessa is known for taking great care of his clients and their individual needs. He ensures that his clients’ concerns are heard and that all their wishes are fully taken into consideration. His clients often remark that Tom removes the burden of worrying about what the future holds to allow them to focus on the present and what is important to them right now.  Tom’s goal is to help his clients ensure that their assets are a blessing to their families and the community.

Tom handles all aspects of estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration. He has extensive experience working with professionals, business owners, and families with special needs children. Tom finds special needs planning particularly gratifying because he knows how much relief his clients feel when they are able to navigate the laws in this area.

He also assists with multi-generational planning and business succession planning. Tom often serves as an independent trustee for many of his clients. In addition, he helps clients navigate probate matters, preparation of federal and state estate tax returns and advising trustees and personal representatives in carrying out their fiduciary duties.

Tom started Sessa & Dorsey with Cheri because he wants to create a space that is both welcoming but highly professional. He loves working with his clients to build a long, trusting relationship over the course of theirs and their loved ones’ lives.

Outside of the office, Tom is a Host Team Leader at Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland, and he and his wife are kept busy managing the schedules of their three children.

Professional and Civic Involvement

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Estates and Trusts Section
  • Member, Baltimore County Bar Association
  • Member, Hunt Valley Business Forum
  • Member, Baltimore Estate Planning Council
  • Member, Catholic Business Network of Baltimore
  • Member and Care Chair, ProVisors Baltimore
  • Past President, Current Board of Directors, Arts for Learning Maryland

Awards & Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell, Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement (2021-2023)
  • The American Registry, America’s Most Honored Lawyers (2020-2022)

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1996 Staff Editor, Law Review
  • B.A., Loyola College, 1993

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 1996
  • Florida, 2022

Publications, Interviews, & Lectures

Client Testimonials

“Tom Sessa & the professionals at Sessa & Dorsey took great care of us. We had an extremely difficult estate with many claims that required us to keep the estate open for 3 years. Tom took the time to explain everything to us & helped us navigate through all the different issues until we were able to close the estate. I am so impressed with Tom that I engaged him to prepare my own will.”

Estate Administration & Planning Client

“I remember the first time meeting Tom and being impressed by his professionalism, legal expertise, and his ability to present the legal options and ramifications in a manner easily understood. He immediately put me at ease. I consider Tom a trusted advisor with whom I have built a long term relationship and who I know will be by my side every step of the way. Tom removes the burden of worrying about what the future holds and allows my siblings and me to focus on the present.”

Estate Administration & Planning Client
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