Richard is responsible for managing the ongoing fiduciary needs of significant personal trust clients throughout the U.S. He helps to ensure that each trust is administered in accordance with its specific provisions and that the trust’s terms are carried out with prudent fiduciary oversight.

Richard has over two decades of experience in the legal services industry, specializing in estate planning, trust administration, long-term care planning, and special needs planning. Prior to joining Wilmington Trust in 2022, he worked in private practice for firms in Baltimore, Maryland for almost five years. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a paralegal for 10 years in his practice areas.

He holds a Certificate in Estate Planning and a Juris Doctor from the University
of Baltimore School of Law and earned his bachelor’s degree in legal studies
and gerontology from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He was admitted to the practice of law in 2017 and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Baltimore City, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association.

Richard is very active in several professional organizations, including Maryland Legal Aid, the Baltimore Provider Council, and the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. He has also regularly served as a volunteer attorney and mentor for the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.