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Gilman, Richard L.

Richard L. Gilman - Landover, MD

Attorney at Gilman & Edwards LLC

Bankruptcy Lawyers in Landover, MD

8401 Corporate Dr. Suite 450 Landover, MD 20785

  • Free Consultation

Landover Bankruptcy Lawyer

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Bankruptcy
  • Tax Controversies
  • Credit Law
  • Debtors Rights
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate
  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Richard L. Gilman is a Principal and Co-Founder of Gilman & Edwards, L.L.C. He works primarily with bankruptcy, tax controversy, credit counseling / debt solutions, general corporate, real estate/mortgage refinance, personal injury/auto accidents and general civil and criminal litigation matters. Mr. Gilman is a former federal trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he prosecuted civil tax cases throughout the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts. While serving in this capacity, he won the "Outstanding Attorney" award in 1996. Before working for the Tax Division, Mr. Gilman was a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing Division. While at HUD, he issued informal opinions regarding the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and prosecuted complaints of discriminatory housing practices on behalf of aggrieved persons.

In 1988, Richard L. Gilman received his Juris Doctorate from the Washington College of Law, The American University. He is a 1985 graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Mr. Gilman is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New York and is a member of the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association.

Also represents clients in Rockville, and throughout Maryland and D.C.


Awards and Honors

Honors

  • "Outstanding Attorney" Award, 1996

Education

  • Legal Education

    • American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1988
      Juris Doctorate
  • Non Legal Education

    • State University of New York at Binghamton, 1985

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Past Positions

  • U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, Trial Attorney
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing Division, Trial Attorney

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland
  • District of Columbia
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Maryland
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Columbia

Other Affiliations

  • Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association (Member)
  • Maryland State Bar Association (Member)

Reviews

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  • 5.0 Value
  • 4.8 Quality of Service
  • 5.0 Professional Competence
  • By Charlie W. on Apr. 30, 2021
    Verified Client
    Hired Attorney 2014-2018
    Recommends this Attorney
    So I have dealt with the Gilman and Edwards law firm sense the year 2014 and have had nothing but the best results during my case. You don't have to believe me, just try them for yourselves and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. They are very knowledgeable in what they do, so I recommend there law firm very highly.
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  • By Jay B. on Apr. 29, 2021
    Verified Client
    Hired Attorney 2016-2021
    Recommends this Attorney
    Richard and his staff held my hand thru a very trying time. The made the process very easy, they explained clearly what my options were and provided a path forward that allowed me to move on to a better place. I highly recommend Gilman Edwards. Thank you guy’s Jay Bremen
    Value: 5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5
    Professional Competence: 5.0 out of 5
  • By Anonymous on Apr. 29, 2021
    Verified Client
    Hired Attorney 2011-2021
    Recommends this Attorney
    Mr. Gilman was consistent in demonstrating professionalism and provided me with his full legal and law expertise. He is always friendly and remained hands-on throughout every step of the process involved with my case. I was able to count on him to communicate every correspondence which assured me the best results with complete satisfaction. If I had to describe Attorney Richard Gilman in words of true expression, it would be "An Attorney that has longevity in the legal arena with a solid legal/law foundation which has afforded me and my family with his personable attention and specialized law experience.
  • By Anonymous on Apr. 23, 2021
    Verified Client
    Hired Attorney 2020-2021
    Recommends this Attorney
    Richard Gilman fully understood the complexities of my situation, and was easy to work with. He ultimately was able to get me a very fair conclusion to my issue.
    Value: 5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Service: 4.5 out of 5
    Professional Competence: 5.0 out of 5

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Landover, MD

8401 Corporate Dr.
Suite 450
Landover, MD 20785

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Phone: 301-965-0994

Fax: 301-731-3072

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Website: http://www.gilmanedwards.com

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