Raymond G. Truitt is known for his work in commercial real estate financing, leasing, development, and restructuring.
Ray is Ballard Spahr's Managing Partner, Finance and Operations and is a member of the Executive Team of the firm's Management Committee.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
Maryland State Bar Association, past Chair, Section of Real Property; past Chair, Section's Code Revision Committee
American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), Board of Governors, 2020; Treasurer, 2022
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Chair, 2014 ICSC U.S. Law Conference (Co-Chair, 2013); member, ICSC U.S. Law Conference Program Committee
Recognition & Accomplishments
Maryland Bar Association, Distinguished Maryland Real Property Practitioner for 2018
Chambers USA, real estate law (Maryland), highest ranking (band one), 2003-2015, 2018-2019; "Eminent Practitioner," 2016-2017, 2020-2023
The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (Baltimore), 1999-2024
Legal 500, Real Estate and Construction - Real Estate, 2014, 2015, 2017
Speaking Engagements
Various presentations for ACREL, ICSC, and Maryland Institute for the Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers
Board Memberships & Community Service
American College of Real Estate Lawyers, Secretary; past member, Board of Governors
Loyola College (Loyola University Maryland's school of arts and sciences), Board of Advisors
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, Edward St. John Department of Real Estate, past member, Advisory Board
Georgetown University Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute, past member, Advisory Board
Publications
Contributor to various American Bar Association and International Council of Shopping Centers publications
Credentials
Education
University of Virginia School of Law (J.D. 1982)
Judge Hardy Cross Dillard Legal Writing Fellow, 1981-1982
Loyola College (now Loyola University Maryland) (B.A. magna cum laude, 1979)
Admissions
Maryland