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About David
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 95%
I have been practicing primarily consumer bankruptcy (Chapters 7&13) since 1997. My office has represented approximately 12,000 clients in consumer bankruptcy since 1990. I also represent clients in debt collection matters.
31 years, 12,000 cases
- Personal injury: 3%
From 1986 to 1997 I practiced law primarily in the area of personal injury i.e. automobile accidents and workers compensation. I have successfully represented thousands of clients in this area. When currently consulted for personal injury matters I co-counsel with professional colleagues.
31 years, 5,000 cases
- Family: 1%
From 1986-1997 I represented approximately 150 clients in Family Law matters. I do not currently practice in Family Law cases but refer clients to professional colleagues
4 years
- Criminal defense: 1%
From 1986 to 1989 I was a Public Defender in Baltimore County, Maryland. I represented thousands of clients in that time. I do not currently practice in criminal cases but refer clients to professional colleagues.
4 years, 3,000 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Active | 1986 | 11/30/2015 |
| Legal answers | 5 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firm of the Year | Maryland Volunteer Legal Service | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Grossbart, Portney and Rosenberg, PA | 1997 - Present |
| Adjunct Professor-Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic | University Of Maryland School Of Law | 2016 - 2017 |
| Associate Attorney | Law Office of Buettner and Cooper, P.A. | 1986 - 1997 |
| Criminal Attorney | Office of the Public Defender for Baltimore County | 1986 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
| Bankruptcy Bar Association | Executive Council | 2011 - 2013 |
| Maryland Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1986 - 1997 |
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| In re Raskin Case No.: 11-27484 | Mr. Raskin is able to avoid the Susquehanna Lien on his undivided interest in the marital home. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In re: Griffin 12-19863 | The Court found that the "Reverse Mortgage" could be modified under the chapter 13 plan and allowed Mr. Griffing to modify the mortgage and pay it off through the chapter 13 plan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thomas v. Litton Loan Servicing, LP AW-10-373 | Judge Williams of the U.S. District Court reversed the bankruptcy Judge's ruling. The bankruptcy Judge subsequently approved the Motion to Avoid the Second Mortgage and turn it into unsecured debt. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Eagle | Debt Worries Not Just A Financial But An Emotional Issue | 2013 |
| Dundalk Eagle | "Underwater" Mortgages Remain An Issue | 2013 |
| Dundalk Eagle | Options, Limits In Addressing Student Loan Debt | 2013 |
| Dundalk Eagle | Mortgage Companies Suing Homeowners | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Baltimore School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
| George Washington University | Special Education | MA - Masters | 1978 |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Secondary Education | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1972 |
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| Annual Spring Forum | Recent Consumer Cases | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Bankruptcy Bar-Brown Bag Lunch | Avoid Judgment Using Homestead Exemption | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bankruptcy & Foreclosure in Maryland Training | How to Prepare Means Test-Chapter 13 & 7 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual Spring Forum | Conflicts When Representing Married Couple In Bankruptcy | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual Spring Forum | Ethical Issues Regarding Retainer Fees | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional Seminar | Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by-Line Workshop | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bankruptcy Bar Association Spring Forum | Ethical Considerations in Marketing a Bankruptcy Practice | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Judicial Forum | What Judges and Trustees Want You To Know | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Attorney endorsements
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William Cooper, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I have known David since `1957. He worked in my office for 10 years. He is very knowledgeable and competent and diligent. I highly recommend him as a lawyer in our community.
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Blaustein Building, Suite 1214
One North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD, 21201