I represent consumer debtors in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13, as well as debtors and creditors in business cases. I help people get a fresh start, save homes from foreclosure, save businesses, resolve tax issues, and avoid liens. I also do bankruptcy litigation, including preference, dischargeability, and lien avoidance litigation. I practice primarily in Virginia, Maryland and D.C., but also do complex cases and litigation in other courts around the country .
I handle litigation matters in state and federal courts in Va., Md., and DC., and around the country, including intellectual property (patent, copyright, trademark, domain name), commercial, international, and other general litigation.
I handle patent, trademark and copyright litigation, and trademark and copyright registration matters. I have represented small inventors to some of the world's largest companies on patent litigation involving electronic technology, mechanical devices, consumer products, and business methods.
Daniel M. Press is a lawyer with the law firm of Chung & Press, P.C., in McLean, Virginia, and Greenbelt, Maryland. A 1988 magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, he was an editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. He received his B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University. After graduating from law school, Mr. Press served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Jaime Pieras Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.
Mr. Press practices in the Bankruptcy and Federal District Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, the 4th and D.C. Circuit Courts of Appeals, as well as other U.S. Appellate, District and Bankruptcy Courts around the country. He is a Director of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, a member of the Section Council of the Consumer Bankruptcy Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, and a Director of the Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association. Along with his partner Brett Weiss, he is the author of Chapter 11 for Individual Debtors, published by Collier/Lexis-Nexis. He is a regular speaker on bankruptcy and litigation topics at Continuing Legal Education seminars and programs sponsored by groups such as the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), the Virginia Bar Association, Virginia CLE, the Maryland State Bar Association, and the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland.
He is the best Attorney. He is honest very knowledgeable, trustworthy. I highly recommend him.
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Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 03
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"The answers of Mr. Press are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and are customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 13
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"Dan is one of the most knowledgeable bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia and the DC Metro area. I have referred all my bankruptcy cases to him for over 20 years. Highly endorse."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Dec 03
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"Dan is one of the most knowledgeable bankruptcy attorneys in the state of Maryland. He is the lawyer other attorneys reach out to when they have difficult cases. He is simply the best. I highly endorse him to anyone searching for a bankruptcy attorney."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Sep 24
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"Daniel Mark Press is a valued member of the Avvo community and provides "spot on" and practical answers to the legal questions of the parties asking questions about the law. I am proud to offer Mr Press my endorsement."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 11
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"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is smart and sharp. I have discussed legal issues on a regular basis with Dan and found his level of expertise as extraordinary. Dan is a top bankruptcy lawyer and a true client advocate"
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 03
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"I know Dan Press through a national professional organization and have had occasion to speak with him often regarding legal matters, as well as attend continuing education courses that he presented. He presents a thorough knowledge of case law and bankruptcy law, and is highly respected by me and among other attorneys in our organization."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 10
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"I worked for/with Dan for 15 years as an associate an then as a partner and he is by far the most knowledgeable attorney (not just in Bankruptcy) that I have ever worked with or against. I consider myself to be an extremely good bankruptcy attorney, but I still consult with Dan regularly. Five stars."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 11
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"A bankruptcy attorney of exceptional competence who advises accurately and protects the interests of his clients aggressively, and who is highly respected by his fellow NACBA colleagues like myself."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 16
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"Daniel's reputation as an attorney is beyond reproach, both in his local area and nationally. I have known him and exchanged legal questions and answers, from the esoteric to commonplace, for almost 15 years and there is no one more knowledgeable."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 09
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"As good as they come. Dan Press is very highly respected among the entire membership of the NACBA, the National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys. Dan Press is one of the few litigating Bankruptcy Attorney. Dan can Press your Case to the limit of the law and beyond.
Dan is a capable of pushing a case to make new law or expand the areas of protection provided by BAPCPA.
I would characterize Dan Press as one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the Bankruptcy field both in Process and Procedure, law and rules.
When other Bk attorney don't know or can't help, we call on DAN PRESS..."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 01
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"Dan is a highly regarded bankruptcy lawyer among his peers. He is known for his well-informed and insightful opinions and valuable contributions to attorney listservs and continuing education for lawyers."