Atty. William J. Gessner

Atty. William J. Gessner

William J. Gessner is a lawyer practicing real property, business, commercial real estate and 8 other areas of law.

Potomac Potomac 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About William J. Gessner at a glance

William J. Gessner is a Member based in Potomac, Maryland, practicing at William J. Gessner. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1990). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1982) and Frostburg State University (B.A., 1973). Active member of Maryland State (Member, Real Property and Business Sections) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J. Gessner is a lawyer practicing real property, business, commercial real estate and 8 other areas of law
  • William J. received a B.A. degree from Frostburg State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William J. practices at William J. Gessner in Potomac, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Gessner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Gessner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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Probate

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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.

William J. Gessner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

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 Potomac 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 William J. Gessner

Where is William J. Gessner's law office located?
William J. Gessner's law practice is located in Potomac, Maryland. The firm is William J. Gessner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Gessner handle?
William J. Gessner focuses on residential, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William J. Gessner practiced law?
William J. Gessner has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William J. Gessner go to law school?
William J. Gessner earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William J. Gessner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1982
B.A.
Frostburg State University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1990

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