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James Dirk Schwenk

James Dirk Schwenk

Managing Member, Baylaw, LLC
  • Real Estate Law, Maritime Law, Environmental Law
  • Maryland, Maryland
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Biography

Dirk Schwenk is a Maryland real estate attorney focusing on waterfront issues including riparian rights, piers, variances and permits, boundary disputes as well as maritime and marine contracting issues. He also assists with boat purchase, sale and tax issues. He is an honors graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law and has been in private practice in Annapolis since 2000.

Practice Areas
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Maritime Law
    Environmental Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Riparian Rights and Waterfront
  • Land Use, Zoning, Permits
  • Boat Purchase Sale and Tax
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Initial telephone calls are not billed unless the case is taken.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maryland
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Maryland
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Education
University of Maryland - Baltimore
J.D. (1997) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Maryland - Baltimore
J.D.
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Honors: J.D. with Honors
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Awards
Outstanding Service Award
Marine Trades Association of Maryland
Awarded for exceptional advocacy in the area of Maryland boat tax issues.
Clinical Advocacy Prize
University of Maryland School of Law
Awarded to a student that demonstrates exceptional abilities and ethics in clinical advocacy.
Professional Associations
Yacht Brokers Association of America
- Current
Activities: Author, Lecturer, Member
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Mid Atlantic Mariners Club
Member
- Current
Activities: Marine insurance and maritime law
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Maryland State Bar
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Waterfront Property Law
Contact & Map
Office
769 Rolling View Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
Telephone: (410) 775-6805
Cell: (410) 775-6805
Fax: (443) 448-0108