About

James J. Gorney, a former insurance adjuster and graduate of George Mason University School of Law, has over 25 years of experience in civil litigation, specializing in real estate, personal injury, and more.

James J. Gorney is a highly experienced lawyer based in La Plata, Maryland. With a background as a former insurance adjuster and a law degree from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia, he brings a unique perspective to his practice. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Mr. Gorney\s primary focus is on civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on real estate, personal injury, commercial litigation, title insurance litigation, wills, and estates.

Mr. Gorney is an active member of the legal community, holding memberships in the Maryland State Bar Association and serving as the treasurer of the Charles County Bar Association. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Laplata. In addition, he is a member of the Lawyer Grievance Commission of Maryland–Peer Review Committee and the Charles County Judicial Nominating Committee.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Gorney has been appointed as a Settlement Conference Facilitator with the Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland. He has also shared his expertise as a speaker with the Maryland Land Title Association. Outside of his professional commitments, Mr. Gorney is actively involved in community service, volunteering with the Honor Flight Network and maintaining a long-standing membership with the Greater Waldorf Jaycees for over 20 years.

Mr. Gorney\s dedication to his clients extends beyond Maryland, as he is also licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and Virginia.

Legal Issues

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Collections

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants Rights

Nursing Home Abuse

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

• 1031 Exchanges
• Car Accidents
• General Civil

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Languages

• English

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