Stephen W. Lutche - Bel Air, MD
Attorney at Snee, Lutche & Helmlinger, P.A.
Land Use Lawyers in Bel Air, MD
112 S Main St Bel Air, MD 21014
Bel Air Land Use Lawyer
Updated: 04/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Land Use
- Estate Planning
- Estate & Trust Administration
- Real Estate
- Business Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Stephen W. Lutche has developed a reputation in Harford County for his legal work in real estate and contracts, but also maintains successful business, probate and estate planning practices.
Mr. Lutche concentrates his practice primarily on land development matters, estate planning, and estate administration. He represents clients in commercial and residential subdivision and construction projects, leasing, and general real estate matters. His business practice includes the acquisition or sale of a business, the formation of business entities, and business licensing and regulatory matters.
He is a lifelong resident of Maryland who grew up in Harford County and worked for the County as an attorney early in his career. During that time, he developed extensive experience providing counsel to the Department of Public Works and became well versed with the local construction and development industry. He carried his public experience into private practice where he now represents local developers, builders, contractors, and businesses.
Mr. Lutche has worked at the law firm for over 25 years and is a Shareholder. He has helped support a number of large commercial, residential, and recreational developments in Harford County and Cecil County that benefit any number of residents on a daily basis.
Outside of the office, Mr. Lutche is most often surrounded by athletics and can be found playing or watching his children or hometown teams play any number of sports. Mr. Lutche and his family are also avid supporters of their local community and a number of charitable organizations.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Harford County Bar Foundation - Volunteer Service Award, 1997
- Western Maryland College - Keynote Speaker - Distinguished Alumni Athletic Banquet, 1989
- Outstanding Young Men of America, 1989
- Harvard University - United Nations Model Assembly Participant, 1986
- Western Maryland College Varsity Soccer Team - Co-captain & Teams' Most Valuable Player, 1986, Selected to All-State Teams, 1985 - 1986, All-Conference Team, 1985, School Career Scoring Record, 1986, 1986
- Western Maryland College Varsity Baseball Team Gold Glove Award, 1987
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Baltimore School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland, 1990
J.D.
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University of Baltimore School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland, 1990
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Non Legal Education
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Western Maryland College,
Westminster,
Maryland, 1987
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List - 1986; Political Science & Prelaw Honor Societies 1985-1987
Major: Political Science - John Carroll High School, 1983
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Western Maryland College,
Westminster,
Maryland, 1987
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- Hertsch, Gessner, Laws and Snee, P.A., Associate Attorney, 1994 - 1995
- Harford County, Assistant County Attorney, 1991 - 1994
- Circuit Court for Harford County, Hon. William O. Carr and Hon. Maurice W. Baldwin, Jr., Judicial Law Clerk, 1990 - 1991
- Harford County Department of Law, Law Clerk, 1988 - 1990
- Security Title Guaranty Corp., Title Examiner
- Circuit Court for Carroll County, Hon. Luke K. Burns, Jr., Judicial Intern, 1987
Pro Bono Activities
- John Carroll High School, Board of Trustees - 2018 – Present
- Harford United Charities, Inc., Board of Trustees, 2001 - Present
- Susana de Moya Foundation, Inc., Counsel to Board of Directors, 2003 - 2008
- Task Force on the Future Growth of Harford County, Member, 1997 - 1999
- Knights of Columbus, Bel Air Council, Member, 1995 - 1996
- Red Star Soccer Club, State Champions, 1993 Maryland Summer League, Columbia League Champions 1992, 1993, Member, 1984 - 1994
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 1990
- U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1991
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1992
Other Affiliations
- Alpha Gamma Tau, 1986 (Vice President)
- Maryland State Bar Association, 1990 - Present (Member)
- Harford County Bar Association, 1990 - Present (Member)
- Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, 1995 - Present (Member)
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1995 - Present (Member)
- Alliance, Inc., 1995 - Present (Board of Directors Member)
- American Heart Association, 1997 - 1999 (Vice Chairman for Annual Gala)
- Harford County Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board, 1996 - Present (Member)
- Task Force on the Future Growth of Harford County, 1997 - Present (Member)
- Harford County Environmental Advisory Board, 1995 - 1997 (Member)
- Knights of Columbus, Bel Air Council, 1995 - 1997 (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Gamma Tau
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Contact
112 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-505-8412
Fax: 410-893-8774
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Website: https://www.slhslaw.com
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