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Marc Robert Kivitz

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Baltimore, MD

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  • Licensed for 44 years
    State MD
    Acquired 1979
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Marc

Learn Marc’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Bankruptcy and debt
    25%

    44 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    25%

    44 years, 85 cases

  3. Chapter 13 bankruptcy
    25%

    44 years, 680 cases

  4. Chapter 7 bankruptcy
    25%

    44 years, 1,944 cases

Representing creditors and debtors in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Liquidation, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Reorganization, and commercial law generally. 

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Marc R. Kivitz
201 North Charles Street
Suite 1330
Baltimore, MD, 21201-4107

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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Offices of Marc R. Kivitz
  • 1981 - Present
  • Law Clerk to Honorable Harvey M. Lebowitz
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
  • 1979 - 1980

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1979
  • University of Maryland
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1976

Legal Cases

  • Top Roofing Inc., et al v. Roy Kirby & Sons, Inc., et al.
  • Greenfeld v. Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A., et al.; Health Management Resources, Inc.
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court
  • Preston Moore, Sr., and Eileen Moore v. Edward Groh, Esquire, et al.
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court
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Associations

  • Chizuk Amuno Congregation Brotherhood
  • Executive Committee Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • American Cancer Society
  • Speaker
  • 1997 - Present
  • Bankruptcy Bar Association, Inc.
  • Subcommittee for 25th Anniversary of Bankruptcy Code
  • 1980 - Present
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City
  • Lawyer Referral Information Service
  • 1980 - Present
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Consumer Bankruptcy Section
  • Legislative Affairs Committee Vice-Chair
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Consumer Bankruptcy Section
  • Executive Committee
  • 2003 - 2007
  • Maryland Jewish Choral Society
  • Bass
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Jewish Community Center
  • Basketball Coach
  • 1998 - 1999
  • Citizens Action Board, Maryland MVA
  • Member
  • 1997 - 2000
  • Shaare Zedek Baltimore
  • Executive Board
  • 1993 - 1996
  • National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
  • Member
  • 1990 - 1996
  • United States Panel of Chapter 7 Trustees
  • Member
  • 1980 - 1996
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Belsky Award
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Consumer Bankruptcy Section
  • 2013

Publications

  • The Trustee's Report
  • Interest Under Rake v. Wade
  • 1998

Speaking Engagements

  • Consumer Bankruptcy Section
  • Divorce and Bankruptcy
  • 2014
  • Seminar
  • Lien Stripping and HOA, Condo Fees
  • 2014
  • 18th Annual Spring Break Weekend
  • Recent Consumer Bankruptcy Cases
  • 2014
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Section Seminar
  • HOA Fees, Lien Stripping After Stern v. Marshall
  • 2013
  • Seminar
  • Lien Stripping After Stern v. Marshall
  • 2013
  • 17th Annual Spring Break Weekend
  • Recent Case and Rule Development in Consumer Bankruptcy
  • 2013
  • Seminar
  • Consumer Bankruptcy from Start to Finish
  • 2012
  • Seminar
  • Redemption and Lien Stripping after Stern v. Marshall
  • 2012
  • 16th Annual Spring Break Weekend
  • Recent Consumer Bankruptcy Cases
  • 2012
  • MSBA Brown Bag Series
  • Selected Bases for Lien Stripping in Bankruptcy
  • 2012
  • Seminar
  • Strumpf Extended: Freezing the Bank Account by Non-creditor Bank
  • 2011
  • 15th Annual Spring Break Weekend
  • Residential Mortgage Claims and Liens
  • 2011
  • Seminar
  • Domestic Support Obligations under BAPCPA-Top 10 Errors to Avoid
  • 2010
  • 14th Annual Spring Break Weekend
  • Secured Claims in Consumer Cases
  • 2010
  • Seminar
  • Chapter 13 Practice: Manufacturing the Plan
  • 2010
  • Seminar
  • Chapter 7 or 13: Selecting the Right Chapter for your Client
  • 2010
  • Seminar
  • Consumer Bankruptcy in Maryland
  • 2009
  • Seminar
  • Domestic Support Obligations under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
  • 2008
  • Seminar
  • Nuts and Bolts of BAPCPA
  • 2008
  • Seminar
  • Lien Stripping and Cramdown Under BAPCPA
  • 2008
  • Seminar
  • Recent Maryland Consumer Bankruptcy Cases
  • 2008
  • Seminar
  • Recent Developments in the Hottest Areas under BAPCPA
  • 2007
  • Seminar
  • Homestead and Other Exemptions Under BAPCPA
  • 2007
  • Seminar
  • Recent Developments in Bankruptcy-Supreme Court and 4th Circuit Cases
  • 2007
  • Seminar
  • BAPCPA Redemption and Reaffirmation
  • 2006
  • Seminar
  • Extending Automatic Staty
  • 2006
  • Seminar
  • Exemptions
  • 2006
  • Seminar
  • Domestic Support Obligations
  • 2005
  • Seminar
  • Consumer Practice under BAPCPA
  • 2005
  • Seminar
  • Means Testing Under BAPCPA
  • 2005
  • Seminar
  • Lien Stripping Under BAPCPA
  • 2005
  • Seminar
  • Redemption and Reaffirmation Under BAPCPA
  • 2005
  • Maine State Bar Association
  • A Bankruptcy Nightmare
  • 2005
  • 9th Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
  • Lien avoidance in bankruptcy
  • 2005
  • 9th Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
  • Determination of Cramdown interest rates Under Till v. SCS Credit Corp
  • 2005
  • 9th Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
  • Surrender of Property in Chapter 7 and 13 of which the debtor does not have possession
  • 2005
  • Advanced Topics for Real Estate Professionals
  • Effect of Bankruptcy on Real Estate Transactions
  • 2004
  • Maine State Bar Association
  • Lien Stripping and Lien Avoidance in Bankruptcy
  • 2004
  • Seminar
  • Revised Article 9 UCC in Maryland and related Bankruptcy Code Issues
  • 2002
  • Seminar
  • Cutting Edge Bankruptcy Issues
  • 2002
  • Seminar
  • Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy
  • 2001
  • Seminar
  • Basic Bankruptcy and Current Issues in Legislation 2001
  • 2001
  • Seminar
  • Representation of Creditors' Committees
  • 1995
  • Seminar
  • Chapter 7 and Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994
  • 1994
  • Seminar
  • The Effect of the Bankruptcy Code Upon Condominium and Homeowners Associations
  • 1992
  • Seminar
  • Conflicts of Interest and Selected Issues in Employment of Professionals
  • 1990
  • Seminar
  • Determining the Need for Bankruptcy or Reorganization
  • 1990
  • Seminar
  • The Automatic Stay
  • 1987
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Attorney endorsements

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Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Marc is one of the most knowledgeable bankruptcy attorneys in the region. He has a real command of bankruptcy law and procedure. Your really can not do better if you are in the need for top flight bankruptcy representation."
Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney | Nov 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I highly recommend Marc Kivitz. I have worked with Marc on several bankruptcy matters. He is extremely smart, incredibly knowledgeable and always helpful. Put simply, he is a first rate bankruptcy attorney."
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