Atty. Matthew S. Ballard

Atty. Matthew S. Ballard

Matthew S. Ballard is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate, estate administration and 8 other areas of law.

Annapolis Annapolis 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew S. Ballard at a glance

Matthew S. Ballard is a Partner based in Annapolis, Maryland, practicing at Bagley & Rhody, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2004) and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2007). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of South Carolina (B.A. Political, 1997). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Anne Arundel County Bar Association. Serands clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew S. Ballard is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate, estate administration and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices at Bagley & Rhody, P.C. in Annapolis, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew S. Ballard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew S. Ballard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Matthew S. Ballard is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

Matthew S. Ballard is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

Matthew S. Ballard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew S. Ballard is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Annapolis 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 Matthew S. Ballard

Where is Matthew S. Ballard's law office located?
Matthew S. Ballard's law practice is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm is Bagley & Rhody, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew S. Ballard handle?
Matthew S. Ballard focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Matthew S. Ballard practiced law?
Matthew S. Ballard has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew S. Ballard go to law school?
Matthew S. Ballard earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. Political, 1997).
How can I contact Matthew S. Ballard for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew S. Ballard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew S. Ballard received?
Matthew S. Ballard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law
- 2004
B.A. Political
University of South Carolina
- 1997

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2007

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