Atty. William Mckay Shipp

Atty. William Mckay Shipp

William Mckay Shipp is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate, zoning and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Greenbelt Greenbelt 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About William Mckay Shipp at a glance

William Mckay Shipp is an Attorney based in Greenbelt, Maryland, practicing at O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1986). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1985) and George Washington University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Prince George's County (Chairman, Chamber of Commerce Former Chairman, Historic Preservation Commission) and Maryland State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Greenbelt, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Mckay Shipp is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate, zoning and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A. in Greenbelt, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William Mckay Shipp's Areas of Practice

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

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 Mckay Shipp is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Land Use & Zoning

William Mckay Shipp is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Greenbelt 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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Where is William Mckay Shipp's law office located?
William Mckay Shipp's law practice is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. The firm is O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Mckay Shipp handle?
William Mckay Shipp focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William Mckay Shipp practiced law?
William Mckay Shipp has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Mckay Shipp go to law school?
William Mckay Shipp earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact William Mckay Shipp for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Mckay Shipp received?
William Mckay Shipp's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1985
B.A.
George Washington University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1986

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