Salisbury Estate Planning & Bankruptcy Attorneys
Robins & Robins, P.A. is a fifth-generation, family-owned law firm proudly serving Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Since 2014, attorneys John B. Robins, IV and Christopher S. Robins have practiced together as partners, continuing a family tradition of legal service dating back to 1899. Today, Christopher S. Robins leads the firm’s active practice, while John B. Robins, IV remains associated with the firm in an Of Counsel capacity. Based in Salisbury, Maryland, the firm provides experienced, personalized legal representation in estate planning, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, elder law, real estate, business matters, and civil litigation. We are proud to continue serving the individuals, families, businesses, and financial institutions of the Eastern Shore.
Trusted by Generations of Eastern Shore FamiliesYou will work with a firm whose family name has stood in this region for generations.
For more than 125 years, the Robins family has been privileged to serve the legal needs of individuals, families, and businesses throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Our practice has been built on lasting relationships, personal attention, and the trust that clients and their families have placed in us for generations. We take pride in the fact that many of our clients return to us throughout their lives and that their children and grandchildren continue to turn to our firm for legal guidance. While the legal profession has changed considerably since our founding in 1899, our commitment to providing thoughtful, practical, and personalized legal representation remains the same.
- Founded in 1899: John B. Robins, Sr. opened a law office in Crisfield, MD, and our family has practiced law for more than 125 years since.
- Five generations of attorneys: Experience has passed from one generation of the Robins family to the next, and it shapes how we handle your matter today.
- Still family-owned: We are among the oldest continuously family-owned law firms still run by the family that founded it.
- Personalized Legal Counsel: Estate planning, creditor matters, real estate, business law, and litigation are all handled under one roof.
How We Can Help
Estate Planning
We prepare wills, trusts, and powers of attorney that decide who receives your property, who makes decisions if you cannot, and who cares for your children. We also update existing plans after marriages, births, deaths, or new property purchases.
Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop collection activity and either erase qualifying debts or set up a court-approved repayment plan. We explain which path fits your situation and guide you from the first consultation through your final court date.
Creditor & Financial Institution Representation
We represent banks, credit unions, and other lenders in Maryland foreclosures, debt collection lawsuits, and claims in borrowers’ bankruptcy cases. We stay involved from the first filing through resolution and keep you informed at each step.
Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Long-term care can drain a lifetime of savings quickly. We help families plan for care, understand Medicaid eligibility (the government program that helps pay for nursing home care), and organize assets and estate documents to protect loved ones.
Asset Protection
We review your property, accounts, and business interests, then recommend practical steps, including trusts and updated estate documents, to keep what you own available for you and your heirs.
Foreclosures & Creditors’ Rights
When a borrower falls behind, we guide lenders through Maryland’s collection and foreclosure procedures. We handle foreclosures, collections, and bankruptcy matters from the first filing through resolution.
Real Estate Transfers & Transactions
We prepare deeds, contracts, and closings for residential and commercial property across the Eastern Shore.
Tax Sales & 1031 Exchanges
We assist owners, buyers, and lenders in county tax sales, and structure Section 1031 exchanges so investors can defer capital gains when trading investment property.
Business Formation & Business Law
We form companies, draft agreements, and advise owners as their businesses grow. When a dispute cannot be settled, we represent you in court.