Colin M. Gaynor advises clients on a variety of real estate matters, with an emphasis on representing lenders in commercial real estate financing transactions.
Before joining Ballard Spahr, Colin worked in Fixed Income and Equity Operations at Morgan Stanley and worked in the Legal Department at T. Rowe Price Group.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Colin has participated in Wills for Heroes events in Maryland at which he and other Ballard Spahr attorneys assisted first responders and veterans in completing estate planning documentation.
Colin has participated in the Bar Association of Baltimore City Small Business Clinic at which he provided legal advice to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Colin has participated in the Bar Association of Baltimore City Small Business Clinic at which he provided legal advice to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. John G. Turnbull II and Hon. Paul J. Hanley, Circuit Court for Baltimore County, 2013-2014
Professional Activities
American Bar Association
Maryland Bar Association
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Real Estate Law (Baltimore), 2023-2025
Board Memberships & Community Service
Young Lawyers' Committee for Lawyers' Campaign Against Hunger
NCAA College Football Official, American Athletic Conference
Credentials
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. 2013, cum laude)
University of Baltimore, Merrick School of Business (M.B.A. 2013)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (B.A. 2006)
Captain, Men's Varsity Baseball Team
Admissions
Maryland