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Jonathan S Shurberg

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6.7

Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas
  • 35% Personal Injury
    15 years
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    15 years
  • 20% Family
    12 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-48%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($300-$350/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Jonathan S. Shurberg, P.C.
    1317 Apple Avenue
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    Office: 301-585-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Determined Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-11-14 13 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Jonathon represented us on a minor drug charge that was the result of a questionable police stop. He negotiated a very good settlement for us with... more
5 star rating

“Stand-up guy!”

Posted by: db299, 2009-02-03 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Jonathan came to the rescue of an obscure non-profit and worked our campaign to a victory in the High Court. He ran a legal campaign that was the... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 17 years since Jonathan S Shurberg was first licensed to practice law in MD.
  • 16 years since Jonathan S Shurberg was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 18 years since Jonathan S Shurberg was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
American University, Washington College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Georgetown University International Politics BSFS 1985

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Distinguished Service Award District of Columbia Gay and Lesbian Lawyers' Association 2008

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Maryland State Bar Association 1996–present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association 1998–present

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Restaurant Incident, What should I do, Is it...
Jonathan's answer: The key question is proving what lawyers call a causal relationship between the actions of the... more
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Cases
Title:
Jane Doe, et al. v. Montgomery County Board of Elections
Practice Area:
Election Campaign / Political Law
Outcome:
Appellate win in defense of a civil rights law
Description:
After the County Council passed a civil rights law barring discrimination on the basis of gender identity, a small fringe group collected signatures...

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