$ 300-300 per hour
also known as Brian Ritter, Jr.
I practice in all aspects of estate planning, including planning for high net-worth clients, handle nearly any type of probate, guardianship and trust administration case, and is very experienced in handling a vast array of elder law and long-term care Medicaid issues, including application and asset spend-down. In addition to my elder law/estate planning practice, I also represent physicians in a wide array of legal matters, including employment contract review and negotiations.
In his practice, I have provided: (1) estate planning services to numerous individuals whose estates range from a few thousand dollars to around twenty million, (2) represented many personal representatives when probating estates ranging into the millions, (3) either been the petitioner, court-appointed counsel, or been the permanent guardian in countless guardianship cases, and (4) helped families navigate the difficult waters of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, the Medicaid application and approval process, Medicaid spend-down, and asset protection planning.
I have written and lectured on legal topics relating primarily to Medicaid rules, application, and spend-down strategy, the guardianship process in general, guardianship and Medicaid and how they interact with each other, and Social Security benefits planning. I am also accredited to provide Continuing Legal Education and have done so on multiple occasions, including presenting for various bar associations and teaching other attorneys for Lorman Education Services.
I earned my J.D., Magna cum laude, in 2011 from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and my B.A., Magna cum laude, in 2007 from the University of South Carolina. I am admitted to the bars of the State of Maryland, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. I am a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Calvert County and Prince George’s County Bar Associations, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and WealthCounsel.
$ 300-300 per hour
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Acquired: 2012
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Acquired: 2011
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30 Industry Lane, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678
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Posted by William and Heidi Ricci | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I can’t say enough good about Brian. Brian helped us with a petition to sell in lieu of partition case. Usually trust and lawyer aren’t used in the same sentence but in this case it is. We trust this lawyer. He’s honest, reliable and on top of his game. He an expert in estate law, knows the playe...
Posted by Chris | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Dealing with a sensitive elder-care issue before meeting Brian was scary, frustrating, and ineffective. Once I engaged Brian to assist things became a lot better. His expertise with the law and recommendations on viable-options really helped us develop a course of action that worked for everyone. ...
Posted by Nancy | April 4, 2015
While I have never been a Guardian, Brian was helpful in explaining what my position would be and how the process was to work on behalf of my cousin. He was factual and was able to give me the time and attention that was needed when it come to the law. I was given great customer service and attention...
Posted by Megan | August 14, 2012
Brian really helped me out. I needed my Will and Powers of Attorney done before I went out of the country on a mission trip and he did them for me in less than a week. He was very helpful and very thorough. He spent a lot of time getting my information and explaining what the documents do and how ...
Posted by Cheryl | August 14, 2012
Mr. Ritter handled our wills, medical power of attorney, and living wills. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to work with him on these legal matters. He listened attentively and answered all of our questions. Mr. Ritter's responses were on time or ahead of projected d...
"I have known Brian Ritter for over 13 years. He is one of the most honest and hard working lawyers in the community. He truly cares about his clients and has become the "go to" lawyer for Elder law, estates and similar matters. I strongly endorse Mr. Ritter."
"I highly recommend and endorse Brian in Elder law and estate planning. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and courtesy when dealing with life planning. I have referred clients to him, have sought his expertise on elder law issues, and he is a true asset to the profession and field. He can provide you with the assistance and guidance that you need."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2011
Assistant Managing Editor, University of Baltimore Law Forum
2010
Annual Health Law Award, American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
2018 - Present
Owner, Ritter Elder Law & Estate Planning
2017 - 2018
Of Counsel, ERA Law Group, LLC
2015 - 2017
Managing Attorney - Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Group, Ferrante & Dill
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Byrd & Byrd, LLC
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, the Johns Hopkins Hospital
2010 - 2012
Analyst in the Department of Appeals Operations, Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
2010 - 2010
Clerk, Medval, LLC
2015 - Present
Community Foundation of Southern MarylandMember, Board of Directors
2012 - Present
Prince George's County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Calvert County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2011
Juris Doctor
2007
Bachelors of Arts
2016
Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning
2016
Ethical Issues In Elder Law - Panel
2015
Maryland Medicaid Overview and Case Studies
2014
Guardianship and Medicaid and its Interplay
2014
2013
Understanding and Maximizing Your Social Security Retirement Benefits
2012
Elder Law and Estate Planning
2012
What is Elder Law and What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
2012
Estate Planning Basics
2012
Understanding and Maximizing Social Security Retirement Benefits
2014
2014
2014
2014
English
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