Brian Wayne Ritter

About

Brian Wayne Ritter is a distinguished attorney based in Maryland, specializing in Elder Law and Long-Term Care at Ritter Elder Law & Estate Planning. With a comprehensive practice that encompasses all facets of estate planning, he adeptly serves a diverse clientele, including high net-worth individuals, ensuring their unique needs are met with precision and care. Brian's expertise extends to navigating the complexities of probate, guardianship, and trust administration, making him a trusted advocate in these intricate legal areas. In the realm of elder law, Brian is particularly skilled in addressing long-term care Medicaid issues, guiding families through the challenging processes of application, asset spend-down, and effective asset protection planning. His dedication to his clients is evident in the extensive support he provides to families grappling with the realities of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Brian’s extensive experience includes providing estate planning solutions for clients with estates valued from a few thousand dollars to upwards of twenty million. He has successfully represented numerous personal representatives in probate cases involving significant estates and has played a crucial role in countless guardianship matters, whether as a petitioner, court-appointed counsel, or permanent guardian. An accomplished speaker and educator, Brian has authored and lectured on vital topics related to Medicaid, the guardianship process, and Social Security benefits planning. His commitment to advancing legal knowledge is exemplified by his role as a Continuing Legal Education provider, where he has shared his insights with fellow attorneys through various bar associations and educational organizations like Lorman Education Services. Brian earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2011 and holds a B.A. magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina, obtained in 2007. He is actively licensed in the State of Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. As a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Calvert County Bar Association, Prince George’s County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and WealthCounsel, Brian remains deeply engaged in the legal community, consistently striving to enhance the lives of his clients through his dedicated practice.