Richard O. "Rick" Berndt
About Richard O. Berndt
Richard O. Berndt is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Richard O. Berndt is recognized in the following practice area:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Gallagher LLP
Education: University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 1967
Location: Baltimore, MD
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