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Blaustein Building, Suite 1214, One North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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Posted by Edwin | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Knowledgeable and professional
When we went for the consultation he asked us a series of questions about our situation and the reason for bankruptcy and we explained everything. After reviewing the situation we were in he was very specific and detailed over the entire process that we would go through during the bankruptcy. Then c...
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very thorough from start to finish.
Mr. Portney did an excellent job with my case from start to finish. I had a very difficult case with changes throughout, but David hung in there with me until we both were happy with the result. My questions were answered in a way I could understand and if I didn't he framed the answers in a way I un...
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 | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
case was transferred to Mr. Portney's firm
Our secured attorney was promoted and no longer able to provide the services that were paid in full. Mr. Portney was of great assistance to us after receiving our case that was several years old. We greatly appreciate his prompt return calls, emails and willingness to meet with us when we requested...
"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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