Raymond B. Via
About Raymond B. Via
Raymond B. Via is a lawyer based in Columbia, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Raymond B. Via is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, Maryland
- Community Association Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP
Education: University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Columbia, MD
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