Peter S. Buas is a local attorney with a primary office in Ocean City, Maryland, serving clients throughout Worcester County and the Eastern Shore. As a partner at Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP, his practice focuses on Real Estate Law, Estate Administration, Business Law, Tax Sale Foreclosures, and Landlord-Tenant Matters. Peter is also a licensed real estate broker and previously served on the Ocean City Council. Whether you’re buying property, handling probate, or forming an LLC, Peter offers trusted legal guidance with a personalized approach. Known for his responsiveness and deep understanding of local laws, he provides tailored legal services for individuals, families, and businesses, helping you navigate each step with confidence. Schedule a consultation today.
Peter S. Buas brings a wealth of legal knowledge and local insight to his practice, offering clients trusted guidance across a range of real estate and estate-related legal matters. A native of Ocean City, Maryland, Peter is deeply committed to serving the needs of his community, both in and out of the courtroom.
Peter graduated from Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin in 2009, the University of Maryland, College Park in 2013, and the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2016. After being admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2016, he served a two-year clerkship with the Circuit Court for Worcester County. There, he worked closely with several respected judges, gaining valuable experience in litigation, administrative law, and courtroom procedure.
In 2018, Peter joined the law firm of Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP, where he was elected as a partner in 2023. He also served on the Ocean City Council from 2020 to 2024, where he was the top vote-receiver in the 2020 municipal election and chaired several key bodies, including the Police Commission, the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, and the Risk Retention Committee.
In addition, Peter also serves in several community roles, including as a Board Member of Diakonia, Inc., and as both Board Member and Board Attorney for the Henry Hotel Foundation and the Ocean City Museum Society, Inc.
Peter’s depth of experience in local issues, real estate, and policy has given him institutional knowledge across all matters involving real estate transactions, zoning, and regulatory processes in the region.
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Serving Worcester County, Maryland and surrounding areas, Peter is known for his attention to detail, responsiveness, and deep understanding of local laws. In addition, Peter is a licensed Real Estate Broker.
