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Blaustein Building, Suite 1214, One North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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Posted by Anna | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellence in the field
Mr. Portney is excellent at his job. He is thorough, precise and explains any process with detail. I truly believe he loves the law and is there to offer guidance to his clients. Always the professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal counsel.
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Would highly recommend!
From the moment I walked in his office, he was kind, explained in layman's terms what my options were for bankruptcy. As I had never thought I would be in this situation, he made a horrible situation bearable. Took the time to explain in great detail what the outcome would be and assured me that "I w...
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Bankrutcy Chapter 13
David Portney is an excellent attorney and very knowledgable. David explains every detail about what is expected and how things are. He will fight and do everthing possible to make sure you are comfortable in your journey that can be very frustrating in a scary moment. All I can say he is the best. M...
Posted by Arnetta | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great Job
Mr. Portney worked hard on my case and his dedication was amazing. Through all our difficulties he never gave up and we appreciate his steadfastness.
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...
"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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