Atty. David Kevin Gildea

Atty. David Kevin Gildea

Mr. David Kevin Gildea is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, shopping center development, zoning, planning and land use and 8 other areas of law.

Towson Towson 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David Kevin Gildea at a glance

David Kevin Gildea is a Member based in Towson, Maryland, practicing at Smith, Gildea & Schmidt, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1993), District of Columbia (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1993) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Baltimore County and Maryland State Bar Associations International Council of Shopping Centers. Serands clients in Towson, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Kevin Gildea is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, shopping center development, zoning, planning and land use and 8 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Smith, Gildea & Schmidt, LLC in Towson, MD

Practice Areas Explained

David Kevin Gildea's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Kevin Gildea handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Towson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Kevin Gildea

Where is David Kevin Gildea's law office located?
David Kevin Gildea's law practice is located in Towson, Maryland. The firm is Smith, Gildea & Schmidt, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Kevin Gildea handle?
David Kevin Gildea focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has David Kevin Gildea practiced law?
David Kevin Gildea has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Kevin Gildea go to law school?
David Kevin Gildea earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David Kevin Gildea for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Kevin Gildea received?
David Kevin Gildea's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1993
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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