Baylaw, LLC – J. Dirk Schwenk is a Maryland-based law firm specializing in real estate, waterfront, and maritime law, with a strong focus on litigation and dispute resolution. The firm stands out for its deep expertise in niche areas such as riparian rights, vessel documentation, and marine-related legal issues, serving clients both locally and internationally with precision and dedication.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, emphasizing professional excellence, thorough preparation, and strategic planning. With extensive experience representing corporations, individuals, property owners, vessel owners, insurance companies, marina operators, boat-builders, and surveyors, Baylaw is particularly sought after for its focused knowledge in Maryland-specific real estate and maritime matters. Their effectiveness in achieving favorable settlements and trial outcomes is consistently praised by clients and co-counsel alike.
Services Offered
- Trial attorney services
- Real estate law
- Waterfront law
- Planning and zoning
- Maritime law
- Admiralty law
- Civil litigation
- Dispute resolution
- Riparian rights and property disputes
- Homeowners associations representation
- Vessel purchase and sale
- Boat tax planning
- Offshore flagging
- Vessel documentation
- Boat lien sales
- Marina collections
- Small business advocacy
- Partition actions
- Easements and rights of way
- 1031 exchanges involving boats
The firm serves clients in Maryland, the Mid-Atlantic region, and around the world, handling cases that require specialized knowledge in both real estate and maritime legal frameworks. Their practice is supported by a reputation for reliability and results-driven representation in complex litigation and transactional matters.
