David Erwin Cahn

David Erwin Cahn

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 20 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI, Foreclosure ... +4 more

8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

Bankruptcy Law areas include Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, loan modification, and more.

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

In addition to DUI cases, the firm also handles a variety of other traffic offenses.

20%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 10%

If you are a business owner who has struggled with overwhelming debts owed by your business to other individuals or businesses, I am ready to help!

10%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is very beneficial to many families throughout the state of Maryland; it helps debtors eliminate a large portion of unsecured debts while giving them enough financial freedom to reorganize their remaining debt.

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

One of the most common form of bankruptcy. This allows a debtor to eliminate a large portion of his or her debt in a relatively quick manner by liquidating assets. Giving an individual more funding available to pay debts.

10%
Debt Collection 10%

You have rights as a debtor, protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and having a bankruptcy attorney on your side can help you understand more about these rights.

10%
Foreclosure 10%

Have you recently been served a notice of default on your loan or even a warning of foreclosure? I know the many strategies that debtors use to successfully save their home from foreclosure, which can be applied to your case if necessary.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 18 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of David Cahn

8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

The Law Office of David Cahn

129 West Patrick Street, Suite 10, Frederick, MD, 21701

The Law Office of David Cahn

240 South Potomac St., Suite 100C, Hagerstown, MD, 21740

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David Erwin Cahn's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angel | January 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

10 STARS In My Book!

After calling other bk lawyers for their services which were marginal and fees over-inflated, I took to Google and found David Cahn. I personally spoke with him, he was reasonable, and he outlined a plan for me to overcome a scheduled lawsuit by a creditor. I was skeptical at first--but, was soon ...very assured with his professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile. The plan succeeded! Even down to the wire David exceedingly did what he said he would do, as I too committed to my part, I emerged from the depths of drowning to a new life-line and peace-of- mind. I highly recommend David Cahn, he is an awesome lawyer, who is a devoted professional, capable, willing, and on-top-of-his-craft to assist anyone who is in need of his services. He is 10 STARS in my book if only these recommendations offered it!

Posted by Jill | April 30, 2015

Highly Recommend

Mr. Cahn was very professional and provided the guidance that I needed. I felt comfortable around him. He was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend him without reservation to anyone!

Posted by Laura | April 16, 2015 | Business

Wish I Could Give Him 6 Stars!

We have relied on David's law expertise for years, and with a variety of business-related and personal issues. He has thoughtfully & thoroughly explained the various considerations of each specific situation and given sound, reliable advice time and time again. With his guidance, we have been able to... navigate issues with ease and success. If there were 6 stars I'd be more than happy to give him every one. To find a lawyer who is not only highly knowledgeable about the law, but thoughtful, kind, respectful, understanding, AND affordable (!) is a very special thing. We are incredibly grateful to have him on our side, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for council.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Highly Recommended Bankruptcy Attorney

Hello folks out there, if you ever think of getting a bankruptcy Attorney, David Cahn is the right Attorney. Cahn Law is a law firm that gets the job done, very transparent process and ensures clients are well informed of the whole process. One thing I immensely appreciated is being on the known for... what I was doing. David Cahn is easily reached and very knowledgeable, always available to update clients with information and useful advice; detail oriented and gets the job done. If you need professional Attorneys for your bankruptcy case, contact David Cahn for an excellent and satisfactory result.

Posted by Aubrey | April 03, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great attorney!

After receiving a payable traffic violation, I was unsure whether or not to fight the ticket in court or just pay the fine. Mr. Cahn advised me that paying the ticket, admitting guilt, and accruing points on my driving record could result in my car insurance going up, and advised that I take the chan...ce to go to court and fight the ticket. His advice helped save me hundreds of dollars, as well as helping to maintain my clean driving record. I am very grateful for Mr. Cahn's straightforward and individualized advice, and will certainly consult him first for any future legal problems I may encounter.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

N/A

Archibald R. Murray Award, Fordham University School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of David Cahn

2006 - 2008

Assistant District Attorney, Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

District of Columbia Bar

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland

Member

Education

2006

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Maine

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2004

Fordham International Law Journal Homeless for Generations

Languages

English

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