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St. Mary's County is home to quiet farms, busy base jobs, and long drives. The Law Office of William Burgess PA helps St. Mary's County residents with personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. Our St. Mary's County lawyers serve you from our La Plata office.

Legal Help for St. Mary's County Families 

Many people here work at or near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Others commute north on Route 5 toward Charles County and the Washington area. Long commutes add up to many hours on the road.

Three Notch Road and rural two-lane roads can be dangerous, especially at night. A crash can leave you with injuries and lost work.

Cases We Handle in St. Mary's County 

  • Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Wrongful death claims
  • Child custody and child support
  • Divorce and separation agreements
  • Criminal charges and traffic offenses

Rural Roads and Night Driving 

Many St. Mary's County roads are narrow and dark. Deer, farm vehicles, and sharp curves add risk. Route 5 and Three Notch Road also carry heavy commuter traffic.

If a crash left you hurt, you may be able to recover for your medical bills, lost income, and pain.

Family Law in St. Mary's County 

Work and family schedules can be hard to manage. We help St. Mary's County parents with custody, visitation, and support plans. We also help with divorce and protective orders.

Criminal Defense in St. Mary's County 

Our lawyers defend DUI, assault, drug, theft, and traffic cases. We explain what to expect in court. We also protect your rights during every step.

Courts in Leonardtown 

Leonardtown is the county seat of St. Mary's County. Cases are often heard there. William Burgess has practiced in Southern Maryland since the early 1990s. He knows how our regional courts work.

Communities We Serve in St. Mary's County 

We help clients across the county, including:

  • California
  • Charlotte Hall
  • Great Mills
  • Hollywood
  • Leonardtown
  • Lexington Park

When the Insurance Company Calls 

After a crash, an adjuster may call within a day or two. They may ask for a recorded statement. They may offer a quick check.

Be careful before you say yes. Talk with a lawyer first. We can handle those calls for you.

Why Clients Choose Us 

William worked for an insurance company before he represented injured people. He knows how adjusters think. We use that insight to build stronger cases.

For injury cases, you pay nothing unless we recover for you. For family and criminal matters, we explain our fees up front. Hundreds of clients have left us five-star reviews.

Let Us Hear Your Story 

Work and family schedules can be tight. We make it easy to start with a call. Tell us what happened, and we will talk through your options.

Common Questions From St. Mary's County Clients 

  • Do You Meet Clients Outside La Plata?

    We start by phone. We will explain whether you need to come to our office. We want to make it easy for you.

  • How Do I Get Started?

    Call (301) 645-3261 or use our contact page. Tell us what happened. We will go over your options and next steps.

  • What if I Cannot Take Time Off Work?

    We know work schedules can be tight. We handle much of the paperwork and many of the phone calls for you. We also try to set meetings at times that work for you.

Need help in St. Mary's County? Call the Law Office of William Burgess PA at (301) 645-3261 to get started.