Douglas R. Gorius

Douglas R. Gorius is an Essex, Maryland, bankruptcy lawyer who helps clients address consumer bankruptcy, debt settlement, and related financial problems. He has been a member of the Maryland bar since 1998 and previously served as a staff attorney to a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. His practice emphasizes Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and debt relief, along with personal injury, wills and estates, deed preparation, workers’ compensation, disability, and DUI/DWI matters.

Gorius earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1998. He also received a B.B.A. from Loyola College. His legal education and business background support his work with clients facing financial pressure, creditor disputes, and important legal decisions. This training helps him evaluate debt issues, explain available options, and guide clients through legal processes with practical judgment.

Gorius brings direct bankruptcy trustee experience to clients facing wage garnishment, foreclosure, automobile repossession, collection calls, and debt collection concerns. He assists clients with Chapter 7 matters that may help address unsecured debt and creditor actions. In Chapter 13 cases, he helps clients evaluate repayment plans designed to manage mortgage arrears, car payments, and other financial obligations while seeking a more stable path forward.

Douglas R. Gorius is known for practical guidance in consumer bankruptcy and related legal matters across Essex, Baltimore, and nearby Maryland communities. His background with Chapter 13 trustee work helps clients understand the process, protections, and timing involved in bankruptcy cases. By combining local experience with careful case evaluation, he helps individuals pursue debt relief and address legal problems with clear direction.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Douglas R. Gorius
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola University Maryland
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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