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. In 2024, the firm of Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP separated, with Peter and Raymond C. Shockley establishing Coastal Law Office, LLC.
Peter also served on the Ocean City Council from 2020 to 2024, when 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, he serves in several community roles, including as a Board Member of Diakonia, Inc., and as both a Board Member and Board Attorney for the Henry Hotel Foundation and the Ocean City Museum Society, Inc.
Raymond C. Shockley is a respected attorney with decades of experience serving Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Born in Berlin, Maryland, on November 23, 1936, he was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1970 after earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Before beginning his legal career, Mr. Shockley served 13 years as a Trooper with the Maryland State Police.
He later served as Assistant State’s Attorney for Worcester County from 1972–1973 and as Attorney for the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners from 1971 to 1980.
Mr. Shockley has been active in both the legal and local business communities. He served as President of the Worcester County Bar Association in 1974 and was a member of the First Judicial Circuit Selection Committee from 2007–2014.
He has also served with the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission and the Attorney Inquiry Board.
Mr. Shockley has held leadership roles with several regional organizations, including Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Eastern Shore Division of BB&T, Chairman of the Board of Atlantic Bank of Ocean City, and a Director of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and Coastal Hospice.
His practice focuses on real estate, corporate law, and probate matters, where he continues to provide trusted legal counsel to individuals and businesses throughout the region.
Miranda K. Buas brings a commitment to her clients and a practical approach to her practice as an Associate Attorney. As a native of Ocean City, Maryland, Miranda is proud to practice law in the community where she was raised and is dedicated to providing thoughtful and personalized legal guidance to those she serves.
Miranda graduated from Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin in 2013 and earned her undergraduate degree in Business from Drexel University in 2017. She received her Juris Doctor from Delaware Law School and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in November 2025.
Before becoming an attorney, Miranda spent five years working as a paralegal with several law firms, gaining valuable insight into the practice of law.
During that time, she worked closely with attorneys and clients, developing experience with legal procedures, case preparation, and client communication. This experience provided her with a practical understanding of the legal process and the importance of being thorough, responsive, and attentive to each client’s needs.
Miranda’s combination of legal education and hands-on experience allows her to approach each matter with care and attention to detail. She is committed to building strong relationships with her clients and providing effective representation while continuing to serve the community she calls home.
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