Richard A. Burton, Jr., Esq.

Mr. Burton has years of experience helping families all over Maryland protect themselves and plan for the future.  He was raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland and graduated from Quince Orchard High School.

As a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Society of Financial Service Professionals, he has developed a reputation as a strong advocate and counselor. He works closely with other professionals in finance and accounting to deliver the best results for his clients.

Mr. Burton was admitted to practice law in Maryland in 2016. Since then, he has focused exclusively on Estate Planning and Elder Law which comprise diverse and ever-changing bodies of law.

He is an accomplished jazz pianist and in college was the pianist for Synthesis, the premier jazz ensemble at Brigham Young University.

Mr. Burton lives in Gaithersburg with his wife and two children.

Brigham Young University,

  • Bachelor of Science, Economics, 2009

University of Michigan Law School

  • Juris Doctor, 2014
  • Contributing Editor, Michigan Journal of International Law
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Society of Financial Service Professionals
Maryland, 2016
Estate Planning and Elder Law

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Our Paralegal

Angelos Valis

Angelos Valis is our paralegal.  He grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland and graduated from Northwest High School where he was on the varsity basketball team.

He graduated from Montgomery College with an associate degree in business and from the University of Maryland with a bachelor degree in Economics. He is passionate about D.C. sports, golfing, and snowboarding.