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Atty. Richard A. Detar

Atty. Richard A. Detar

Richard A. Detar is a lawyer practicing commercial & business litigation, real estate transactions, land use & development and 2 other areas of law.

Easton Easton 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Detar at a glance

Richard A. Detar is a Member based in Easton, Maryland, practicing at McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989) and Maryland (1992). Educated at Washington College of Law of the American University (J.D., 1989) and Allegheny College (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Easton, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A. Detar is a lawyer practicing commercial & business litigation, real estate transactions, land use & development and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Richard practices at McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC in Easton, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Detar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Detar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Richard A. Detar is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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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 Easton 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 Richard A. Detar

Where is Richard A. Detar's law office located?
Richard A. Detar's law practice is located in Easton, Maryland. The firm is McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Detar handle?
Richard A. Detar focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Richard A. Detar practiced law?
Richard A. Detar has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Richard A. Detar go to law school?
Richard A. Detar earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Richard A. Detar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law of the American University
- 1989
B.A.
Allegheny College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
Maryland
Admitted: 1992

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