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About Hearne & Bailey, P.A.

Attorneys Here to Help You With Your Legal Problems

Conveniently located in Downtown Salisbury, Maryland, Hearne & Bailey, P.A. is one of the Eastern Shore’s oldest law firms. Throughout the years, we have developed a storied reputation of employing some of the region’s most respected and experienced attorneys, including four Wicomico County State’s Attorneys and one Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge. It has always been our goal to provide our clients with high-quality counsel that you can depend on as well as the confidence of knowing that we will be there to see through your issue to the end.

Our attorneys have experience in many areas of law, including:

Should you find yourself in need of legal assistance with a matter in any of these areas, please feel free to call our office today at our number (410) 618-0903 to discuss your case with one of our attorneys.

Our Story

At Hearne & Bailey, P.A., our story begins with Mr. Levin Claude Bailey who commenced his law practice in 1914, prior to serving in the U.S. military during World War I. In 1944, Mr. Bailey was appointed Chief Judge of the First Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy of Judge Benjamin A. Johnson, whose term expired that December. Attorney Ernest C. Clark, who had previously joined the firm, continued operating along with the addition of Charles E. Hearne, Jr. in 1945. In 1950, James P. Bailey, the son of Judge Bailey, also joined the firm.

Today, nearly a century after its inception, Hearne & Bailey’s commitment to the highest level of professionalism follows the tradition established by our founder, Mr. Levin Bailey. We maintain a general practice throughout the State of Maryland, including active practices in Dorchester, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. That means if you have a legal matter you need assistance with, there is a good chance we have an office located close to you that you can visit for help. We are also available by phone, and we pride ourselves on delivering a fantastic client experience.

Meet the Hearne & Bailey Team

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    James L. Otway

    Shareholder

    Year Joined Firm 1986 Areas Of Practice Personal Injury Wrongful Death Car Accidents Medical Malpractice Business Litigation ...
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    Reena Patel

    Senior Associate

    Ms. Patel, a New York City native, moved to Salisbury in 2014 with her husband, a Salisbury local, and has three sons. She ...
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    Kristin N. Gilbert

    Senior Associate

    Areas of Practice Business Litigation Business Transactions Commercial Litigation Banking Personal Injury/Car Accidents ...
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Client Reviews

  • “We have our intellectual property legal matters managed by Hearne & Bailey and are very satisfied with their services.”

    - Jitu P.

  • “Ms. Gilbert was always professional and attentive to my case relevant to the traffic citations I received from a motor vehicle collision on May 4, 2020. Her communication skills are excellent. Ms. ...”

    - Robert R.

  • “I was first introduced to Kristin Gilbert in 2014 when I was involved in an accident. Her availability for an appointment was very quick and I found her to be very professional and personable. Little ...”

    - Cyndi M.

  • “I can count on their work to be accurate and timely. They are pleasant to work with I find them to be a reliable source of information .”

    - Marguerite C.

  • “I am so thankful that I contacted Hearne & Bailey for legal advice.”

    - Traci A.
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