Mr. Burgess is a Baltimore native and was educated at The Manlius Pebble Hill School. He went on to attend Hamilton College to receive his B.A. and attended the University of Maryland where he obtained his J.D. Mr. Burgess first served as a law clerk to the Honorable Austin W. Brizendine in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, and has practiced in Baltimore for over 40 years.

Mr. Burgess’ clients include families who need help with estate administration, probate, wills, trusts (including revocable living trusts), powers of attorney, advance directives and living wills.

Mr. Burgess is well regarded as an attorney for many families, and has assisted, on an on-call basis, these families over the years with their estate planning needs.