Dominic was educated at Lehigh University receiving his undergraduate degree in Business and Economics in 1997. He graduated from Regent University School of Law in 2000 receiving his Juris Doctor.
He is the principal in charge of Souza Roy, which is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. His practice areas include Banking, Business / Corporate, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law / Litigation, Employment Law, Estate Planning / Administration, Franchise, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Profit, Real Estate / Title, Succession Planning, and Trademark / Intellectual Property.
In 2022, Dominic was awarded the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. To be recognized as AV Preeminent, Mr. Souza has earned the highest rating Martindale-Hubbell offers. Less than 10% of the practicing lawyers in the country receive this prestigious honor. Read more here.
During his over 23 years of practice, Dominic has represented numerous businesses, banks, franchisors, developers, and individuals in a variety of different legal and business matters.
Further information regarding Dominic is below:
Areas of Practice
Education
- Regent University School of Law, J.D., 2000
- Lehigh University, B.S. Business & Economics, 1997
- St. Mary’s High School, 1993
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court of Maryland, 2007
- Maryland, 2000
Associations / Memberships
- Maryland State Bar Association, 2000-Present
- Anne Arundel Bar Association, 2000-Present
- Annapolis Yacht Club, 2004-Present
Awards / Honors - Professional
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell 2022
- St. Mary’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award, 2013
- Leading Lawyers, What’s Up Annapolis Magazine, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 (Business Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law, General Practice, Intellectual Properties)
- Legal Elite, SmartCEO Magazine, 2010 (Business Law), 2010
Awards / Honors - Other
- Lacrosse – Lehigh University Varsity, Member, 1993-1997
- Lacrosse – All Patriot League (Midfield), 1997
- Lacrosse – Captain – Lehigh University, 1997
- Lacrosse – Coaches Award – Lehigh University, 1997
- Lacrosse – All Anne Arundel County Lacrosse (Midfield / St. Mary’s High School), 1993
- Lacrosse – St. Mary’s High School Lacrosse “MSA” Championship Team Member, 1993
- Lacrosse – St. Mary’s High School Hall of Fame (1993 Team), 2023
- Lacrosse – Youth lacrosse coach 20+ years
- Dooner Scholar, Regent University, 1997-2000
Civic Relationships
Anne Arundel Community College Foundation, Inc.
- Board of Directors, 2004-2013
- Secretary, 2005-2006
- Treasurer, 2006-2009
- Executive Committee, 2005-2009
- Finance Committee, 2006-2009
- Chair of the Finance Committee, 2006-2009
The Keven E. Reichardt Foundation, Inc.
- Co-Founder, 1995
- Board of Directors, 1995-present
- Vice President, 1995-2011
- General Counsel 2000-present
Annapolis Youth Lacrosse Association (AYLA)
- Board of Directors, 2012-2022
Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce
- Economic Development Committee, 2001-2002
- Government Relations Committee, 2003-2004
Royal Blue Club, St. Mary’s High School Athletics
- Board of Directors, 2016-2022
Personal
Dominic is married to Hillary A. Souza. They have five (5) sons, Gabriel, Nicholas, Nathaniel, Vincent, & Thomas.
