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I attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in English. Following my undergraduate studies, I worked for a mid-size national law firm and then a smaller local law firm in Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia as a legal assistant before attending law school. During my two summers in law school, I worked as a law clerk in the general counsel’s office of two federal government agencies. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Upon graduating from law school, I completed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Philip T. Caroom at the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Maryland Fifth Judicial Circuit. After my judicial clerkship, I practiced law in Anne Arundel County for a few years and then received an appointment from Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler as an Assistant Attorney General. Following my service to the citizens of Maryland in the Office of the Attorney General, I opened the Law Offices of Gary W. Desper. My diverse experience in both private and government practice and with the courts has prepared me well to meet the legal needs of my clients.
I am invested and rooted in the local community. My father was born in Baltimore City and my parents met and married in Maryland. I was born in Washington, D.C. and my first home was in Maryland. In 2005, my wife and I fell in love with Carroll County and chose to settle in Eldersburg. We have four children and all of us are happy to call Carroll County and Maryland our home. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family, running, biking and other outdoor activities. I also am actively involved in my church. I particularly enjoy spending time on the Torrey C. Brown Trail, formerly known as the Northern Central Railroad Trail.
Since 2011, Gary W. Desper has been an appointed Settlement Officer in the Circuit Court for Carroll County, Maryland where he is assigned to oversee mandatory pre-trial settlement conferences in civil cases involving negligence and personal injury, divorce and custody, and real estate disputes.
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Acquired: 2004
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Acquired: 2003
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43 North Court Street, Westminster, MD, 21157-5354
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Posted by Spencer | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Gary just 5 days before my court date and they (Gary and his secretary dawn) were extremely calm and uplifting. I have used Gary in prior offenses and was pleased but this particular case was in need of specific positive noting. Gary then got the case postponed which is what we wanted and...
Posted by Ella | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr Desper far exceeded my expectations. I am beyond grateful for the time and effort he took in my case. I became lost in life and landed in a serious legal situation. He did not degrade me and helped me turn my life around for the good. He is an amazing attorney and just a great person in general. I...
Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Desper represented me in an assault case. With my prior record I was concerned that I would receive a lengthy jail sentenced. Gary relentlessly fought in my corner and got my sentence down to only 6 months. After a period of two months, he put in a motion for reconsideration and got me out of jai...
Posted by Thomas | April 9, 2015
Mr. Desper represented me in a contentious separation and divorce proceeding. He always provided me with excellent counsel, clear interpretation of the law, and an opportunity to be more involved in my case than I expect is typical. He always exhibited integrity in all interactions and understandin...
Posted by Thomas | April 7, 2015
Mr. Desper was very thorough and aggressive with my case. Extremely personable and willing to help. My employment case was turned down my multiple others due to it being complicated but Mr. Desper took it on anyway. I highly recommend his services!
"Gary has a great breadth of experience having worked with the Court, as an assistant attorney general, and now with his own private practice. I have known him for many years and he has always worked hard and been prepared. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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2007 - 2011
Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General Of Maryland
2004 - 2007
Partner, Scherer & Cuttler
2003 - 2004
Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court For Anne Arundel County, Judge Philip T. Caroom
2014 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
2013 - Present
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
2006 - Present
Carroll County Bar Association
2003 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
2012 - 2014
South Carroll Business AssociationDirector
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English