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Brian R Gormley
About Brian
Biography
Customer service and aggressive client advocacy are my touchstone legal values. I have represented the full continuum of clients ranging from large institutions engaging in complicated financial transactions, to individuals trying to complete a simple will or defend their home from foreclosure. From all of this experience, I have found that the most rewarding feeling is to be able to help someone in need.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Probate
50%
20 years
Estate Planning
30%
20 years
Wills and Living Wills
15%
20 years
Real Estate
5%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virginia for 6 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2019
Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
Licensed in Maryland for 22 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
Law Offices of Brian Gormley, Esq.
10605 Concord St., Ste 420, Kensington, MD, 20895
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Brian R Gormley's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Legal service poor
I had Brian write a will for my husband. My previous attorney who had assisted us with a plan for long-term health care expenses advised me to put a clause in the will which I asked Brian to include. My husband was in rehab and I didn’t take the time to review the will as I should have. Becaus...
Posted by Sabina Cole | June 16, 2016 | Landlord & Tenant
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I asked a legal question from Brian regarding my responsibility for my rents and his responses were very swift and helpful. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Brian R Gormley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked opposite Brian on a highly contentious tenant matter that had potential spillover into other matters. Through much discussion and negotiation we were able to reach a settlement which avoided what would have been costly and long litigation for all parties. He was at all times professional, reachable, and eager to work towards solutions."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked opposite Brian in a housing-related contract dispute case. He replaced another attorney somewhat far into the litigation, and was able to come quickly up to speed on the case and to turn the lawsuit from a litigation posture toward settlement, which seemed to be in the interests of all parties. He's a knowledgeable attorney who was a good negotiator and represented his client's interests well."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Andrew Kirtley
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Suren Adams
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Reprimand issued in MD, 2024
updated on 05/13/2025Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Foreclosure Defense, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
2006
Montgomery County, Best Lawyers
2002
Certificate of Merit, University of Michigan Law School
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Brian Gormley, Esq.
2010 - 2016
Pro bono attorney, Maryland Legal Aid Bureau
2006 - 2016
Attorney/broker, Cornerstone Properties
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Eichner & Norris
2003 - 2003
Associate, Ohio State Attorney General
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Cadwalader, Wichersham & Taft
2002 - 2002
Associate, Department of Justice
2001 - 2001
Associate, Urban Institute
Associations
2007 - Present
Maryland Association of RealtorsMember
2007 - Present
GCAARMember
2003 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2003 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Moore v. Jackson
Pending
Permian v. Real Time Resolutions
settlement
Jackson v. Ullah
pending
Higgonbotham v. White
settlement
Atlantic v. Dixon
overturn foreclosure
McCabe v. Kocchar
settlement
Education
2003
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy
MPP
1999
Cornell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Maryland organizations (state)
Contracts and title insurance
2016
Title insurance
Title insurance
2016
PGCAR course
Contracts
2016
Maryland
Contracts
2016
Assorted
Keeping the Golden Years Golden
2016
Assorted
Estate Planning for Real estate agents
2015
Assorted REIA's, Boards of Realtors, Brokerages
Short Sales
Publications
2010
Credit Card Management Magazine
Deficiency Judgments and Common Pitfalls to Short Sales: A Response
2003
Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
Appraising Detroit: A Follow-up to HUD’s ‘Barriers to the Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing’ Study
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a landlord withhold a tenants security deposit for cleaning excessive filth left behind ?
06 Mar 2018
Q&A
Rental Property Move out inspection?
07 Mar 2018
Q&A
Can I evict my fathers widow as PR if the property is going into foreclosure? Her name is on nothing and its been over a year
07 Mar 2018