Do you know your rights and your options? There is some legal advice that applies to everyone – whether you have an active legal case or not. This is the page where we put the best of that universally applicable legal advice.
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Legal Guides
Stop Guessing About the Law — Solve Your Legal Problems Today.
You need a lawyer who fights for you in the courtroom, but who also cares about your best interests during the grueling legal process. We never forget our clients are real people with real lives who need help in tough times. You will find we are friendly, helpful, and easy going – not qualities lawyers are usually known for!
Featured Guide
Civil Litigation Guide
The topic of civil laws and civil litigation is very large. It would be impossible to write one generic guide. This guide consist of a series of links to more specific posts on our website. Those posts explain what you need to know about certain civil laws in Maryland. We also have a guide to handling your own small claims case in Maryland.
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Life is risky. We cannot fix that. But we can make it less risky by explaining the 5 things you should do now to protect yourself and your family from avoidable legal problems.
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How can you stop a foreclosure? How can you protect yourself and your family? First, you have to know your options? When you know your options, you can make informed, intelligent decisions, and choose the best path forward.
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Isn’t it time you stop putting this off? Getting your will done is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family. You probably do need a will, and you probably needed it yesterday. Luckily, this is easier than you think.
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Is it just a bad outcome? Or is it medical malpractice? Not every bad medical outcome is malpractice. But you will never know if you were the victim of medical malpractice unless you ask the right questions and get some answers.
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Do you know your legal rights under the Maryland workers’ comp system? Help is there. But you must know your rights, and jump through the correct hoops, to get that help. Protect yourself now. Do not let the insurance company deny your rights under the law.
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Child custody is stressful, with long term effects on your family. Do you know your options? You must make the right decisions now. You can only do that if you know your options and get some answers. Arm yourself with information to make informed, intelligent decisions.
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Divorce is scary and emotional. Do you know your options? Do you have a lot of legal questions? You need answers and you need them now. When you have answers and know your options you can make informed, intelligent decisions.
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Do you need a fresh start? Is it time to look at your options? You cannot take action to protect yourself and your family unless you know your options? When you know your options, you can make informed, intelligent decisions and choose the best path.
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A car accident is a stressful interruption at best. At worst it can turn your whole life upside down. You have questions and need answers now – in plain English – not legalese or insurance jargon. When you have answers you can make informed, intelligent decisions.
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Anna C, Google
We used this firm for our Chapter 13. Mr. Gormley was very knowledgeable and compassionate throughout the whole process. He definitely went above and beyond to take care of us. After the bankruptcy was complete we were invited to a seminar about bouncing back. That invitation and the things that took place from attending have changed the course of our lives. Mr. Gormely was there and answered many questions that we had. Keep in mind, he was giving his time freely. No one really does that anymore...Read MoreACAnna C.
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Mr. Gormley has been my attorney for years due to an extremely turbulent divorce, which lead to a financial breaking point a few years ago. He’s been nothing short of stellar during the entire debacle, consistently providing courses of action when the situation seemed hopeless. He’s helped me deal with every issue imaginable from a former spouse focused on personal destruction, often abusing the court system to further his agenda. Mr. Gormley worked in family law when we met; now his focus i...Read MoreHBHeather B.
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Anna J, Google
I can not say enough about working with this team. Dave Gormley is one of the nicest most knowledgeable, but still down to earth lawyers that I have ever had the privilege of doing business with. He goes above and beyond to help anyone that I have referred to him. Not only is this a law firm that can help you with bankruptcy,wills and so much more. They have Vicki there unbelievable title agent that made what could have been a hard closing seamless. I would highly recommend as I do anyone to see...Read MoreAJAnna J.
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Kenya H, Google
I used the firm for filing my Chapter 7. Mr. Gormely was courteous, professional, knowledgeable and responsive to my inquiries. He took time to explain the process to me and answer all of my questions during the first consultation which was free. The entire staff at Gormley & Clagett were pleasant, professional and very helpful, in particular, Havyn, Louise and Jasmine. They helped to make this process less intimidating and moreso about a fresh start. Mr. Gormley’s wisdom and direction wer...Read MoreKHKenya H.
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Judith K, Google
I want to thank Tucker Clagett of Andrews Bongar Gormley & Clagett for taking my case when other law firms told me I “didn’t have a chance of winning”; well, we did win because Mr. Clagett displays something more than having a JD and experience. He also has a determined personality that lets you know he’s going to get the job done for you. Everyone I’ve met in that firm, especially Mr. Clagett and his paralegals, truly cares about your situation and are on your side. You are in goo...Read MoreJKJudith K.
