Atty. John Bernard Gontrum
John Bernard Gontrum is a lawyer practicing agriculture law, general practice, land use and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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John Bernard Gontrum is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, zoning, government, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1976). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Duke University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Bernard Gontrum is a lawyer practicing agriculture law, general practice, land use and 7 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P. in Baltimore, MD and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
John Bernard Gontrum's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Bernard Gontrum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Bernard Gontrum is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John Bernard Gontrum is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maryland →
John Bernard Gontrum is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maryland →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John Bernard Gontrum is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
John Bernard Gontrum is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Maryland →
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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 Baltimore 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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