Richard Louis Gershberg

Richard Louis Gershberg

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 45 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Owings Mills, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Guardianship ... +4 more

11419 Cronridge Dr Ste 7, Owings Mills, MD

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

While nobody wants to think about death or disability, establishing an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.

40%
Elder Law 10%

Elder Law involves planning for the complex health care, long-term care, and other issues facing elderly and disabled individuals and their families.

10%
Guardianship 10%

If you be­come mentally or physically disabled, such that you are unable to manage your own affairs, the probate court will appoint someone to take control of all your assets and personal affairs.

10%
Probate 10%

Probate is the legal process that occurs following a person’s death who left behind a last will and testament.

10%
Trusts 10%

As the Executor or Personal Representative, as we call in in Maryland of an estate or trustee of a trust, it’s natural to have concerns about making all the right decisions at the right time.

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Estate planning is the creation of a definite plan for managing your wealth while you’re alive and distributing it after your death. These assets may be owned by you separately or jointly with others.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 45 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1980

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Gershberg & Associates LLC

11419 Cronridge Dr Ste 7, Owings Mills, MD, 21117

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Richard Louis Gershberg's Reviews

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Posted by John | March 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

amazing estate planning team!!

I have been a financial advisor for 35 years. I have interacted with many estate planning attorneys during that time. I came across Rick and his team during an interaction that they had with one of my clients. Generally, I am not easily impressed. But I was very impressed with Rick and his team. Rick... is incredibly knowledgeable about estate planning topics. More importantly, he is able to explain those topics in a way that makes it easier for clients to understand. We will be utilizing Rick moving forward. In addition, I have had several interactions with other folks on Rick’s team. They were all very accommodating and friendly. I would highly recommend Rick and his team for any estate planning needs.

Posted by Elliot | January 19, 2024 | Estate Planning

Excellent support on a variety of issues

Rick has provided us with crucial advice on estate planning, immigration, and some commercial issues. We were well prepared thanks to his support, and we avoided major pitfalls as well. He is familiar with a wide variety of topics, and pointed us in the right direction when we needed additional suppo...rt. We highly recommend Rick and his team.

Posted by Jason | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Decision Confidence Delivered

We have been dealing with an emotionally charged Trust dispute. A situation involving multiple state jurisdictions and very different perspectives on all sides. Mr. Gershberg and his team provided us with consistent, experience-backed counsel while assessing our case. He enabled us to overcome emoti...on and confidently plan for the best interest of our loved ones. We offer our highest recommendation for Mr. Gershberg and team.

Posted by Anita | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Gershberg and his associates are outstanding!

Mr. Gershberg and his associates are the best of the best. They have been outstanding professionals - knowledgeable, caring, thorough, and willing to go the extra mile in the best interest of their clients. I recommend them very highly! A+

Posted by James | October 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Rick and his team care about their clients

Gershberg & Associates have been instrumental in getting both our family estate planning, and some important small business needs taken care of. I honestly don't think anyone could have done a better job, or taken more care with what they are doing. Rick and the rest of the team care deeply about doi...ng the best they can for their clients, and they're darn good at it.

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Richard Louis Gershberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ellen LaPlante

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Mills

Immigration lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Rick is an extraordinary attorney! I worked for Rick over 10 years ago and it was one of the best employment experiences of my life. I learned a great deal from him. There is no better immigration attorney anywhere. He works hard and comes up with creative solutions for difficult problems. I couldn't endorse him any more completely!"

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Lawrence Striley

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Other

"I know Rick through our mutual membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is a great guy and an outstanding attorney. I am happy to give him my highest recommendation."

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Norman Sabin

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for several years and have observed his overriding concern to do what is best for his clients. The quality of his work is superb and thorough.."

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Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

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Douglas Michie

Estate planning lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are looking for a trustworthy attorney, then look no further. Richard has a keen mind and is able to understand complex issues quickly. He is client centered and can be counted on to do what is best for his clients. I fully endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1985 - 1997

Founder, Gershberg, Honeyman & Pearl

1980 - 1985

Law Clerk, Gordon & Heneson P.A.

Associations

Maryland Court of Appeals

Member

U.S. District Court of Maryland

Member

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Member

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Baltimore City Bar Association

Member

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Represented the surviving entity in a Merger-Share Exchange

Represented numerous clients in the creation, acquisition and sale of health clubs

Represented numerous restaurant owners

Recovered One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for the victims of a shooting spree

Recovered Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($950,000.00) in cash and accounts from a major bank

Recovered Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00)

Recovered Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000.00)

Recovered Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars for minority stockholders against corporations based on fraud.

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Education

N/A

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Washington University in St. Louis

AB Economics

Languages

English

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