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Blaustein Building, Suite 1214, One North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Best value in a lawyer ever
David walked me through the intricacies of a chapter 7 filing and did great work on my behalf. He presented my case competently and with great care. His fees were extremely reasonable and the amount of time and attention he paid to my case was extraordinary. I would recommend using him in any ...
Posted by A. J. J. Delehanty | November 13, 2014
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As client, gave me good answers to multiple questions. He is patient and understanding of my situation.
Posted by Linda | November 07, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Accessible, Informative, Honest, Persevering, Creative, Committed - Great lawyer!
Life knocked me to my knees last year and David Portney extended his hand in the form of knowledge and legal expertise and lifted me back up. My husband of 22 years abandoned our family leaving me and our four children devastated and under a mountain of debt. When I walked into the offices of Grossba...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
First and Best Lawyer Experience, Mr. Portney Helped Us Reclaim Our Financial Future!
I was recommended the law offices of Grossbart and Portney from a close friend who had undergone a divorce and was having financial troubles and as a result she had filed bankruptcy. I had also found myself in over my head after my husband lost his job and was unemployed for almost 1 year. Our house...
Posted by Larry | July 29, 2014
David Portney Review. Excellent!
Attorney Portney exemplifies the best of the best! His professionalism in handling our situation could not have been better. From start to finish he kept us informed and candidly presented the facts to us each step of the way. He and his staff are excellent and can be recommended without hesitation....
"I endorse Dave Portney. As a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee, Dave has appeared before me on numerous occasions. Dave is a highly competent lawyer who provides quality representation to his clients."
"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."
"I have know David for over 15 years and have always found him to be thoroughly prepared to represent his clients. He has a deep knowledge of bankruptcy laws, but also cares about his clients."
"David Portnoy is extremely knowledgable in the area of bankruptcy and debt management. He was kind enough to spend an hour of his time free of charge to educate me. I will definitely be recommending him to my clients who need to address their ailing financial circumstances."
Personal injury lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
2012
Law Firm of the Year, Maryland Volunteer Legal Service
1997 - Present
Partner, Grossbart, Portney and Rosenberg, PA
2016 - 2017
Adjunct Professor-Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic, University Of Maryland School Of Law
1986 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Buettner and Cooper, P.A.
1986 - 1989
Criminal Attorney, Office of the Public Defender for Baltimore County
2005 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of MarylandMember
1986 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
Bankruptcy Bar AssociationExecutive Council
1986 - 1997
Maryland Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Mr. Raskin is able to avoid the Susquehanna Lien on his undivided interest in the marital home.
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.
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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1978
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1972
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