Atty. William Schofield Beard

Atty. William Schofield Beard

William Schofield Beard is a lawyer practicing elder and disability rights, estate planning, estates & trust law and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Dundalk Dundalk 58 Years Experience 58 year
Call (443) 290-6400

Profile Summary

About William Schofield Beard at a glance

William Schofield Beard is a Member based in Dundalk, Maryland, practicing at William S. Beard. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1968). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1967) and University of Maryland (B.S., 1963). Serves clients in Dundalk, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Schofield Beard is a lawyer practicing elder and disability rights, estate planning, estates & trust law and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • William practices at William S. Beard in Dundalk, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William Schofield Beard's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William Schofield Beard is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

William Schofield Beard is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

William Schofield Beard is one of 115,645 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.

William Schofield Beard is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Schofield Beard is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Dundalk 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 venue, 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.

Looking for additional Maryland attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Dundalk or all attorneys in Maryland.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Schofield Beard

Where is William Schofield Beard's law office located?
William Schofield Beard's law practice is located in Dundalk, Maryland. The firm is William S. Beard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Schofield Beard handle?
William Schofield Beard focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William Schofield Beard practiced law?
William Schofield Beard has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did William Schofield Beard go to law school?
William Schofield Beard earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact William Schofield Beard for a consultation?
You can contact William Schofield Beard 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1967
B.S.
University of Maryland
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1968

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.