Francis J. "Frank" Gorman
About Francis J. Gorman
Francis J. Gorman is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Francis J. Gorman is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Gorman & Williams
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1969
Location: Baltimore, MD
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