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Brett D Weiss

Brett D Weiss

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Bankruptcy / Debt
    26 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA
    6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 400
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
    Office: 301-220-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: Who Am I? I am an honors graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, and I've been helping people and businesses with financial problems for over 20... more

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Rustin Scott Polk

Mr. Weiss is a member of a national bankruptcy attorney organization to which I belong. His contributions to the list are always well thought-out.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rustin Polk , Dallas (TX), About 1 month ago
Sonya A Smith-Valentine

I would recommend Brett Weiss to any person considering bankruptcy. I have referred clients to Brett and they have all come back to say that they... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Sonya Smith-Valentine , Greenbelt (MD), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 26 years since Brett D Weiss was first licensed to practice law in MD.
  • 23 years since Brett D Weiss was first licensed to practice law in DC.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
President and Managing Partner at Brett Weiss, P.C. 1991–2008
Associate Attorney at Adelman & Haldeman, P.A. 1987–1991

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Maryland School of Law Law Juris Doctor (with honors) 1983

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Lewis F. Powell Medal for Excellence in Advocacy National Moot Court Competition 1982
Morris B. Myerowitz Moot Court Award University of Maryland School of Law 1982

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Attorney Civil Justice Network 2005–2008
Member, Presenter, and Presentation Co-Chair National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2005–2008
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 6
Question: Under MD law can a person sell their home while...
Brett's answer: A Motion to Sell would be necessary, which the Court would need to approve. So if all creditors who... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Bankruptcy After BAPCPA Maryland Bar Journal 2007
100+ Blogs on Bankruptcy Issues Bankruptcy Law Network

Cases
Title:
Hernandez v. Suburban Hospital, 319 Md. 226, 572 A.2d 144 (1990)
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Debt
Outcome:
Assignments not dischargeable in bankruptcy
Description:
This case dealt with the question of whether an assignment granted by a client and guaranteed by the client's lawyer survived the client's bankruptcy....

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Ethical Issues in Bankruptcy Cases Bankruptcy Bar Association of Maryland 2008 Convention 2008
Best Practices for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Best Practices for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2008
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