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Gregory Birney

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Licensed for 6 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

I am an attorney licensed and actively practicing in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. I have appeared in Court in all four states and have a broad base of experience in a variety of areas of the law. Prior to law school, I was among the youngest liquor licensees in Maryland, having been licensed at age eighteen (18). After over a decade as a retailer, I pursued a law degree specifically to advise those in the alcoholic beverages industry. During law school, I clerked for Attorney John Connell whose practice focuses on licensing and regulatory issues facing the industry. While awaiting bar exam results, I worked as a temporary legal assistant in the legal department at The Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams. Since launching my own practice in 2016, I have advised retailers and producers on various matters, including license renewals/transfers, wholesaler termination, and even Anti-Money Laundering. As part of my practice, I have assisted a number of clients with selling their businesses, both within the alcoholic beverages industry and in other industries. In addition to advising the alcoholic beverages industry, I also enjoy estate planning and administration, assisting businesses with various legal issues, and advising consumers in debt collection cases. In addition to practicing law, I volunteer in the community by serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors of CASA of Cecil County, Inc., a non-profit with the mission of assisting foster children in Cecil County, Maryland. I regularly provide pro bono services through organizations, specifically Delaware Volunteer Legal Services. 

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Language

English

Contact

Office Hours by AppointmentThe Darley House3701 Philadelphia PikeClaymont, DE, 19703

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Reviews

Sean
September 14, 2020

Thank you for leading down the right path for help. Since I now have legal help I can focus on my healing. Thanks again.

Fiona
August 31, 2019

I was and still at struggling with a theft incident and legal issues. I did hours of research that had little to no information most which were pessimistic. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I can move on and not worry about what has happened .

Wilma
August 11, 2019

Greg has been our attorney through selling a business, selling a commercial building, lease negotiations, and advised on several other issues. He was with me at the settlement table and reviewed and commented on all documents before I signed and followed up to be sure documents were filed and monies deposited. Greg was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and got results.

Harry
August 3, 2019

We were selling an independent pharmacy to a buyer who kept postponing the settlement. Greg pursued their attorney to find out why the delays. When he could not get an answer he suggested we cancel the deal. Very intuitive on his part we confronted the buyer and found out that he was just using us until he completed another deal. Then Greg was our attorney for the next deal with a chain corporation. The corporate lawyer was not familiar with Maryland law and tried to delay the process by citing antiquated laws. Greg informed the attorneys supervisor and had the process expedited. If it was not for Greg’s legal acumen we would probably still be in negotiations. I have dealt with many attorneys over the years and I sincerely believe Greg was the best in his professionalism and tenacity to get the deal done.

Adam
August 2, 2019

Before I go into my review of Greg, let me give some background on why I hired him: I just finished a high conflict custody case for my 4 y/o son, which lasted approximately six months. These six months were hell on earth as my son's mother filed multiple false allegations as a means to get an advantage during the custody battle. Apparently, false allegations are more common than you may think during high-conflict custody battles, especially those involving alleged domestic violence. These false allegations were very, very serious (some of which were felonies) and even enabled her to get full custody of my son for a few months. This was obviously a very difficult and scary period of time for me. From the very initial interaction, Greg was incredibly professional, patient, efficient and tactful when handling my complex PFA and custody cases / petitions / responses. He was quick to respond to phone calls and emails, even outside normal business ours. This is saying something because I was a very, very requiring client for those long six months (if he reads this, I guarantee he'll get a chuckle out of it). Long story short, I was ultimately able to get 50/50 custody of my son which was all that I wanted from the beginning. All of my criminal charges were dropped outright. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone experiencing anything remotely close to what I went through. He consistently demonstrated empathy and patience during those long six months. Greg's got the background, experience and strategy to get you the most favorable outcome. He definitely had my best interest in mind the entire time and I cannot thank him enough for it.

anonymous
April 3, 2018

I was initially referred to Greg via the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the Boston Bar Association, after I was served a complaint by a collections agency claiming that I owed them money from a debt they claimed to have acquired from a major US Bank / creditor. Greg took careful consideration of all facets of my case, and offered several options regarding how we could proceed. He struck a fine balance between advising and allowing me to make the decisions that would ultimately impact my life. He was very careful in his effort to gain all relevant information about the case, without prying into any personal information. His correspondence regarding new information he obtained, or questions that I had were always timely and thorough. His attention to detail was impressive, and it was abundantly clear that he is passionate about about his craft. I felt as though I was his only client throughout the duration of my case. Overall, I was extremely pleased with Greg's professionalism, as well as his ability to cover all angles (even those that seemed unlikely). I felt like I was in very good hands throughout the entire process, and never doubted his ability or motives. I felt able to trust Greg from the start, and I'm very pleased with the overall outcome of the case. If you're in need of defense for a debt collection case, I would highly recommend contacting Greg.

Larry
October 7, 2017

I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Greg over the past few months. He was brought on to help with two cases of mine through another attorney, who told me at the time “Greg is the best”. How right he was. The vigor which Greg delved into the many forms and correspondence I had received over ten years was truly impressive. He painstakingly combed through them, found the flaws, and acted upon them. The resulting agreements were way beyond my expectations. To just say I’m happy with Greg’s services would be a gross understatement. I can never thank him enough for the kind attention he showed me, the expert advice he gave me throughout, and the ultimate resolutions of my cases. Thanks again Greg!

Jose
August 7, 2017

Mr Byrney is very professional and knows his craft very well, I retained him to represent me due to a number of credit issues that required court appearances etc, I firmly believe that without his counsel and expertise the outcome of my cases would have been very different without a doubt., He is very detail oriented, follows through with everything very closely, works with the client closely to make sure every move is well thought out and plans well ahead to make sure the outcome is the best possible and beneficial to his clients., I highly recommend him, and would not hesitate to engage his services anytime should the need arise.,

Sean
September 14, 2020

Thank you for leading down the right path for help. Since I now have legal help I can focus on my healing. Thanks again.

Fiona
August 31, 2019

I was and still at struggling with a theft incident and legal issues. I did hours of research that had little to no information most which were pessimistic. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I can move on and not worry about what has happened .

Wilma
August 11, 2019

Greg has been our attorney through selling a business, selling a commercial building, lease negotiations, and advised on several other issues. He was with me at the settlement table and reviewed and commented on all documents before I signed and followed up to be sure documents were filed and monies deposited. Greg was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and got results.

Harry
August 3, 2019

We were selling an independent pharmacy to a buyer who kept postponing the settlement. Greg pursued their attorney to find out why the delays. When he could not get an answer he suggested we cancel the deal. Very intuitive on his part we confronted the buyer and found out that he was just using us until he completed another deal. Then Greg was our attorney for the next deal with a chain corporation. The corporate lawyer was not familiar with Maryland law and tried to delay the process by citing antiquated laws. Greg informed the attorneys supervisor and had the process expedited. If it was not for Greg’s legal acumen we would probably still be in negotiations. I have dealt with many attorneys over the years and I sincerely believe Greg was the best in his professionalism and tenacity to get the deal done.

Adam
August 2, 2019

Before I go into my review of Greg, let me give some background on why I hired him: I just finished a high conflict custody case for my 4 y/o son, which lasted approximately six months. These six months were hell on earth as my son's mother filed multiple false allegations as a means to get an advantage during the custody battle. Apparently, false allegations are more common than you may think during high-conflict custody battles, especially those involving alleged domestic violence. These false allegations were very, very serious (some of which were felonies) and even enabled her to get full custody of my son for a few months. This was obviously a very difficult and scary period of time for me. From the very initial interaction, Greg was incredibly professional, patient, efficient and tactful when handling my complex PFA and custody cases / petitions / responses. He was quick to respond to phone calls and emails, even outside normal business ours. This is saying something because I was a very, very requiring client for those long six months (if he reads this, I guarantee he'll get a chuckle out of it). Long story short, I was ultimately able to get 50/50 custody of my son which was all that I wanted from the beginning. All of my criminal charges were dropped outright. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone experiencing anything remotely close to what I went through. He consistently demonstrated empathy and patience during those long six months. Greg's got the background, experience and strategy to get you the most favorable outcome. He definitely had my best interest in mind the entire time and I cannot thank him enough for it.

anonymous
April 3, 2018

I was initially referred to Greg via the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the Boston Bar Association, after I was served a complaint by a collections agency claiming that I owed them money from a debt they claimed to have acquired from a major US Bank / creditor. Greg took careful consideration of all facets of my case, and offered several options regarding how we could proceed. He struck a fine balance between advising and allowing me to make the decisions that would ultimately impact my life. He was very careful in his effort to gain all relevant information about the case, without prying into any personal information. His correspondence regarding new information he obtained, or questions that I had were always timely and thorough. His attention to detail was impressive, and it was abundantly clear that he is passionate about about his craft. I felt as though I was his only client throughout the duration of my case. Overall, I was extremely pleased with Greg's professionalism, as well as his ability to cover all angles (even those that seemed unlikely). I felt like I was in very good hands throughout the entire process, and never doubted his ability or motives. I felt able to trust Greg from the start, and I'm very pleased with the overall outcome of the case. If you're in need of defense for a debt collection case, I would highly recommend contacting Greg.

Larry
October 7, 2017

I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Greg over the past few months. He was brought on to help with two cases of mine through another attorney, who told me at the time “Greg is the best”. How right he was. The vigor which Greg delved into the many forms and correspondence I had received over ten years was truly impressive. He painstakingly combed through them, found the flaws, and acted upon them. The resulting agreements were way beyond my expectations. To just say I’m happy with Greg’s services would be a gross understatement. I can never thank him enough for the kind attention he showed me, the expert advice he gave me throughout, and the ultimate resolutions of my cases. Thanks again Greg!

Jose
August 7, 2017

Mr Byrney is very professional and knows his craft very well, I retained him to represent me due to a number of credit issues that required court appearances etc, I firmly believe that without his counsel and expertise the outcome of my cases would have been very different without a doubt., He is very detail oriented, follows through with everything very closely, works with the client closely to make sure every move is well thought out and plans well ahead to make sure the outcome is the best possible and beneficial to his clients., I highly recommend him, and would not hesitate to engage his services anytime should the need arise.,

Sean
September 14, 2020

Thank you for leading down the right path for help. Since I now have legal help I can focus on my healing. Thanks again.

Fiona
August 31, 2019

I was and still at struggling with a theft incident and legal issues. I did hours of research that had little to no information most which were pessimistic. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I can move on and not worry about what has happened .

Wilma
August 11, 2019

Greg has been our attorney through selling a business, selling a commercial building, lease negotiations, and advised on several other issues. He was with me at the settlement table and reviewed and commented on all documents before I signed and followed up to be sure documents were filed and monies deposited. Greg was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and got results.

Harry
August 3, 2019

We were selling an independent pharmacy to a buyer who kept postponing the settlement. Greg pursued their attorney to find out why the delays. When he could not get an answer he suggested we cancel the deal. Very intuitive on his part we confronted the buyer and found out that he was just using us until he completed another deal. Then Greg was our attorney for the next deal with a chain corporation. The corporate lawyer was not familiar with Maryland law and tried to delay the process by citing antiquated laws. Greg informed the attorneys supervisor and had the process expedited. If it was not for Greg’s legal acumen we would probably still be in negotiations. I have dealt with many attorneys over the years and I sincerely believe Greg was the best in his professionalism and tenacity to get the deal done.

Adam
August 2, 2019

Before I go into my review of Greg, let me give some background on why I hired him: I just finished a high conflict custody case for my 4 y/o son, which lasted approximately six months. These six months were hell on earth as my son's mother filed multiple false allegations as a means to get an advantage during the custody battle. Apparently, false allegations are more common than you may think during high-conflict custody battles, especially those involving alleged domestic violence. These false allegations were very, very serious (some of which were felonies) and even enabled her to get full custody of my son for a few months. This was obviously a very difficult and scary period of time for me. From the very initial interaction, Greg was incredibly professional, patient, efficient and tactful when handling my complex PFA and custody cases / petitions / responses. He was quick to respond to phone calls and emails, even outside normal business ours. This is saying something because I was a very, very requiring client for those long six months (if he reads this, I guarantee he'll get a chuckle out of it). Long story short, I was ultimately able to get 50/50 custody of my son which was all that I wanted from the beginning. All of my criminal charges were dropped outright. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone experiencing anything remotely close to what I went through. He consistently demonstrated empathy and patience during those long six months. Greg's got the background, experience and strategy to get you the most favorable outcome. He definitely had my best interest in mind the entire time and I cannot thank him enough for it.

anonymous
April 3, 2018

I was initially referred to Greg via the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the Boston Bar Association, after I was served a complaint by a collections agency claiming that I owed them money from a debt they claimed to have acquired from a major US Bank / creditor. Greg took careful consideration of all facets of my case, and offered several options regarding how we could proceed. He struck a fine balance between advising and allowing me to make the decisions that would ultimately impact my life. He was very careful in his effort to gain all relevant information about the case, without prying into any personal information. His correspondence regarding new information he obtained, or questions that I had were always timely and thorough. His attention to detail was impressive, and it was abundantly clear that he is passionate about about his craft. I felt as though I was his only client throughout the duration of my case. Overall, I was extremely pleased with Greg's professionalism, as well as his ability to cover all angles (even those that seemed unlikely). I felt like I was in very good hands throughout the entire process, and never doubted his ability or motives. I felt able to trust Greg from the start, and I'm very pleased with the overall outcome of the case. If you're in need of defense for a debt collection case, I would highly recommend contacting Greg.

Larry
October 7, 2017

I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Greg over the past few months. He was brought on to help with two cases of mine through another attorney, who told me at the time “Greg is the best”. How right he was. The vigor which Greg delved into the many forms and correspondence I had received over ten years was truly impressive. He painstakingly combed through them, found the flaws, and acted upon them. The resulting agreements were way beyond my expectations. To just say I’m happy with Greg’s services would be a gross understatement. I can never thank him enough for the kind attention he showed me, the expert advice he gave me throughout, and the ultimate resolutions of my cases. Thanks again Greg!

Jose
August 7, 2017

Mr Byrney is very professional and knows his craft very well, I retained him to represent me due to a number of credit issues that required court appearances etc, I firmly believe that without his counsel and expertise the outcome of my cases would have been very different without a doubt., He is very detail oriented, follows through with everything very closely, works with the client closely to make sure every move is well thought out and plans well ahead to make sure the outcome is the best possible and beneficial to his clients., I highly recommend him, and would not hesitate to engage his services anytime should the need arise.,

Sean
September 14, 2020

Thank you for leading down the right path for help. Since I now have legal help I can focus on my healing. Thanks again.

Fiona
August 31, 2019

I was and still at struggling with a theft incident and legal issues. I did hours of research that had little to no information most which were pessimistic. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I can move on and not worry about what has happened .

Wilma
August 11, 2019

Greg has been our attorney through selling a business, selling a commercial building, lease negotiations, and advised on several other issues. He was with me at the settlement table and reviewed and commented on all documents before I signed and followed up to be sure documents were filed and monies deposited. Greg was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and got results.

Harry
August 3, 2019

We were selling an independent pharmacy to a buyer who kept postponing the settlement. Greg pursued their attorney to find out why the delays. When he could not get an answer he suggested we cancel the deal. Very intuitive on his part we confronted the buyer and found out that he was just using us until he completed another deal. Then Greg was our attorney for the next deal with a chain corporation. The corporate lawyer was not familiar with Maryland law and tried to delay the process by citing antiquated laws. Greg informed the attorneys supervisor and had the process expedited. If it was not for Greg’s legal acumen we would probably still be in negotiations. I have dealt with many attorneys over the years and I sincerely believe Greg was the best in his professionalism and tenacity to get the deal done.

Adam
August 2, 2019

Before I go into my review of Greg, let me give some background on why I hired him: I just finished a high conflict custody case for my 4 y/o son, which lasted approximately six months. These six months were hell on earth as my son's mother filed multiple false allegations as a means to get an advantage during the custody battle. Apparently, false allegations are more common than you may think during high-conflict custody battles, especially those involving alleged domestic violence. These false allegations were very, very serious (some of which were felonies) and even enabled her to get full custody of my son for a few months. This was obviously a very difficult and scary period of time for me. From the very initial interaction, Greg was incredibly professional, patient, efficient and tactful when handling my complex PFA and custody cases / petitions / responses. He was quick to respond to phone calls and emails, even outside normal business ours. This is saying something because I was a very, very requiring client for those long six months (if he reads this, I guarantee he'll get a chuckle out of it). Long story short, I was ultimately able to get 50/50 custody of my son which was all that I wanted from the beginning. All of my criminal charges were dropped outright. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone experiencing anything remotely close to what I went through. He consistently demonstrated empathy and patience during those long six months. Greg's got the background, experience and strategy to get you the most favorable outcome. He definitely had my best interest in mind the entire time and I cannot thank him enough for it.

anonymous
April 3, 2018

I was initially referred to Greg via the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the Boston Bar Association, after I was served a complaint by a collections agency claiming that I owed them money from a debt they claimed to have acquired from a major US Bank / creditor. Greg took careful consideration of all facets of my case, and offered several options regarding how we could proceed. He struck a fine balance between advising and allowing me to make the decisions that would ultimately impact my life. He was very careful in his effort to gain all relevant information about the case, without prying into any personal information. His correspondence regarding new information he obtained, or questions that I had were always timely and thorough. His attention to detail was impressive, and it was abundantly clear that he is passionate about about his craft. I felt as though I was his only client throughout the duration of my case. Overall, I was extremely pleased with Greg's professionalism, as well as his ability to cover all angles (even those that seemed unlikely). I felt like I was in very good hands throughout the entire process, and never doubted his ability or motives. I felt able to trust Greg from the start, and I'm very pleased with the overall outcome of the case. If you're in need of defense for a debt collection case, I would highly recommend contacting Greg.

Larry
October 7, 2017

I’ve had the great pleasure of working with Greg over the past few months. He was brought on to help with two cases of mine through another attorney, who told me at the time “Greg is the best”. How right he was. The vigor which Greg delved into the many forms and correspondence I had received over ten years was truly impressive. He painstakingly combed through them, found the flaws, and acted upon them. The resulting agreements were way beyond my expectations. To just say I’m happy with Greg’s services would be a gross understatement. I can never thank him enough for the kind attention he showed me, the expert advice he gave me throughout, and the ultimate resolutions of my cases. Thanks again Greg!

Jose
August 7, 2017

Mr Byrney is very professional and knows his craft very well, I retained him to represent me due to a number of credit issues that required court appearances etc, I firmly believe that without his counsel and expertise the outcome of my cases would have been very different without a doubt., He is very detail oriented, follows through with everything very closely, works with the client closely to make sure every move is well thought out and plans well ahead to make sure the outcome is the best possible and beneficial to his clients., I highly recommend him, and would not hesitate to engage his services anytime should the need arise.,