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Most Important Notice
Admitted in Maryland Only
Russell Roby is admitted to practice law in Maryland only. NFA matters arise under federal law, and trust documents for clients outside Maryland are provided as a document preparation service. For matters governed by state law, legal representation is limited to Maryland, and individuals located elsewhere may be referred to counsel licensed in their jurisdiction.
No Legal Advice
The content on this website — including articles, guides, checklists, frequently asked questions, and educational materials — is general information about legal topics. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the particular facts of your situation.
Laws change, and their application varies with individual circumstances. Do not act or refrain from acting based on anything on this website without first seeking counsel qualified to advise you.
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Visiting this website, reading its contents, submitting an inquiry through a contact form, or sending an email does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with Russ Roby Law, PLLC is formed only upon execution of a written engagement agreement.
Do not send confidential or sensitive information through this website or by unencrypted email before an engagement agreement is in place. Information transmitted before that point may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege.
Jurisdiction and Scope of Practice
Russell Roby is admitted to practice law in Maryland only. Nothing on this website should be construed as a representation that Mr. Roby is admitted to practice law in any jurisdiction other than Maryland.
The scope of services available depends on the nature of the matter:
Federal firearms law. NFA matters arise under federal law. Guidance on federal NFA requirements is provided where permitted by applicable law and rules.
State-law matters. For matters governed by state law, including estate planning, state firearms law, and general legal advice, legal representation is limited to Maryland. Individuals located elsewhere may be referred to counsel licensed in their jurisdiction.
Document Preparation Services
NFA trust documents prepared for clients outside Maryland are provided as a document preparation service. They do not constitute legal advice regarding the laws of any state other than Maryland, and no attorney-client relationship is formed with respect to the law of any other jurisdiction.
Purchasers of out-of-state trust documents are responsible for confirming that the document meets the requirements of the state where the trust will be administered, and for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local firearms laws. Federal and state firearms law carries significant criminal penalties. Consult counsel licensed in your state before acquiring, transferring, or possessing any regulated firearm or item.
No Guarantee of Results
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Descriptions of past matters, general experience, or outcomes obtained for other clients do not constitute a promise or prediction regarding your matter. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
ATF application decisions rest with the agency. No attorney can guarantee the approval of any ATF application or the outcome of any regulatory determination.
Independence of Views
The views expressed on this website are those of Mr. Roby in his individual capacity as an attorney. They do not represent the views of any employer, client, agency, or organization with which he is or has been affiliated, and nothing on this site should be read as an official position of, or as endorsed by, any government agency.
Nothing on this website reflects or discloses classified or otherwise protected information.
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Statutes, regulations, agency guidance, and court decisions referenced on this site were accurate as of the date of publication and may since have been amended, superseded, vacated, or reversed.
This disclaimer was last updated August 2026. Questions about this disclaimer, or about whether Mr. Roby is available to assist with a matter in your jurisdiction, may be directed through the contact page.
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