About
David L. Thurston is a Catonsville, Maryland, real estate lawyer who handles matters involving commercial acquisition and development, contract negotiation, taxation, elder law, asset protection, wills, probate, living trusts, powers of attorney, reverse mortgages, and estate planning. He also assists with title insurance and multi-state commercial and residential settlements. Clients rely on his guidance when real estate, tax, and planning issues require careful review and practical legal judgment.
David graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Business and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. His business and legal education support his work with real estate transactions, title matters, contract issues, and planning concerns. This background helps him evaluate financial details, structure legal documents, and guide clients through decisions that involve property, taxes, ownership, and long-term protection.
David has built extensive experience in the real estate title industry and has worked with clients that include a real estate investment trust, the State of Maryland, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Fannie Mae. He has also represented builders, developers, investors, national lenders, and residential and commercial buyers and sellers. His practice connects transactional planning with practical knowledge of real estate closings and title-related concerns.
David L. Thurston is also connected to several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the American Land Title Association, the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, the Maryland State Bar Association, the Maryland Land Title Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Washington, D.C., Bar Association. His work reflects a long-standing focus on real estate law, estate planning, taxation, and dependable client service.
Law Office Affiliations
- President, The Law Offices of David L. Thurston
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Land Title Association
- Member, Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors
- Member, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Maryland Land Title Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Washington DC Bar Association
Licensed State
- Maryland
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Baltimore School of Business
Graduate
Awards & Badges





- Commercial Real Estate
- Land Use & Zoning
- Landlord & Tenant
- Residential Real Estate
- Title & Boundary Issues




