About Daniel
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.
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 70%
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 .
32 years
- Litigation: 20%
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.
32 years
- Intellectual property: 10%
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.
31 years
Languages spoken
English
Contact
Chung & Press, P.C.
Suite 200
6718 Whittier Avenue
Mc Lean, VA, 22101
- Office (703) 734-3800
- Fax (703) 734-0590
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1994 | 10/05/2021 |
| DC | Good Standing | 1989 | 02/09/2021 |
| MD | Active | 1989 | 10/28/2021 |
| Legal answers | 1127 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Award | National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
| Magna Cum Laude | Georgetown University Law Center | 1988 |
| James McTigue Writing Award | Georgetown University Law Center | 1987 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Chung & Press, P.C. | 1993 - Present |
| Associate | Whitman & Ransom | 1992 - 1993 |
| Associate | Spriggs & Hollingsworth | 1989 - 1991 |
| Law Clerk | U.S. District Court, District of Puerto | 1988 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association | Director | 2014 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
| Consumer Bankruptcy Section, Md. State Bar | Board Member | 2008 - Present |
| American Bankruptcy Institute, Consumer Bankruptcy Committee | Education Director | 2012 - 2014 |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | DC State Chair | 2010 - 2013 |
| McLean Bar Association | Director/Treasurer | 1998 - 2012 |
|---|
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal | Who Gets the Money? The DIP Account, Liquidation Test and Conversion in Individual Chapter 11 Cases | 2014 |
| Lexis Nexis Publishing | Chapter 11 for Individual Debtors: a Collier Monograph | 2012 |
| Review of Banking & Financial Services | Contract Claims Arising from FIRREA's Goodwill Provisions | 1991 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D., Magna Cum Laude | 1988 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | B.A. | 1985 |
| Bishop Walsh High School | N/A | 1982 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northern VA Bankruptcy Bar Association | New Chapter 13 Plan | 2017 |
| NACBA Annual Convention, Orlando | When a Chapter 13 Needs to be a Chapter 11 | 2017 |
| Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association | Issues in Dischargeability Proceedings | 2016 |
| Getting to Success: Chapter 13s in the Eastern and Western Districts of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court | Ethical Issues in Chapter 13 | 2016 |
| Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association | How to (Not Get Not) Paid | 2015 |
| NACBA Annual Convention | Involuntary Conversion to Chapter 11 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association | Hot Topics in Individual Chapter 11 | 2014 |
| NACBA Convention | Beyond the Border: Foreign Debtors, Foreign Assets | 2014 |
| NACBA Convention | HOT TOPICS IN INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER 11 CASES | 2014 |
| North Carolina Bar Bankruptcy Institute | Individual Chapter 11 after Maharaj | 2013 |
| Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camps | Individual Chapter 11 Boot Camp | 2013 |
| ABI Winter Leadership Conference | Taxes in Chapter 13 | 2013 |
| NACBA Annual Convention | Issues in Individual Chapter 11 Cases | 2012 |
| Members Workshop | Workshop on Individual Chapter 11 | 2012 |
| Boot Camp | Chapter 11 for Individual Debtors | 2012 |
| Va. State Bar Bankruptcy Section Annual Spring CLE | Foreclosure: Can I save my house and if not, does bankruptcy automatically follow? | 2011 |
| Va. CLE Telephone Seminar | Case Law Update | 2011 |
| Joint Meeting of MSBA Taxation and Consumer Bankruptcy Sections | Tax Liens in Bankruptcy | 2011 |
| Civil Justice Network Roundtable | Effects of the Stern v. Marshall Decision on Consumer Bankruptcy Litigation | 2011 |
| 2011 Minnesota Bankruptcy Institute | Chapter 11 for Individuals | 2011 |
| Va. CLE Telephone Seminar | Bankruptcy Cases That Every Practitioner Should Know | 2010 |
| NACBA Annual Convention | Objection! Using the Rules of Evidence to your advantage | 2010 |
| MSBA Annual Meeting | Top 10 Mistakes Lawyers Make with Bankruptcy Cases | 2010 |
| MICPEL CLE Seminar | Getting your Chapter 13 Plan Confirmed | 2010 |
| Brown Bag seminar | Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy | 2010 |
| BBA Spring Break Seminar | Individual Chapter 11 Cases | 2010 |
| VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference | Mortgage Modifications in Bankruptcy | 2009 |
| NACBA Annual Convention | Your First Peek At Chapter 7 & 13 | 2009 |
| MSBA Brown Bag Seminar | Taxes in Bankruptcy | 2009 |
| MSBA Annual Convention | Taxes in Bankruptcy | 2009 |
| BBA Monthly Seminar | Administrative Expenses | 2009 |
| NACBA Members Workshop | Bankruptcy Litigation | 2008 |
| BBA Spring Break Seminar | Bankruptcy and Divorce | 2008 |
| BBA Monthly Seminar | Chapter 11 for Individuals | 2008 |
| MICPEL Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Law Seminar | Hot Topics | 2007 |
| ABI Winter Leadership Conference | Taxes in Chapter 13 | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| In re Mort Ranta | Social security not included in disposable income |
| In re Friedman | Reversed; absolute priority rule held not to apply to individual debtors. |
| In re Fernandez Rosado | Reversed; discharge granted. |
| In re Grunauer | Held that future tax refunds do not need to be turned over to the trustee |
| U.S. v. $6,976,934.65 | Dismissal of Claim Reversed |
Attorney endorsements
(20)
Evan Farr, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 13, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
William Fitch, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. The advise given on AVVO is solid.
Evan Farr, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 13, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
William Fitch, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. The advise given on AVVO is solid.
David Ruben, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
David Mahdavi, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Dorothy Bunce, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Gary Bollinger, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 31, 2013
Relationship: Other
A caring, knowledgeable attorney who strives to give the best advice for a favorable outcome. I endorse this lawyer.
Raymond Schimmel, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
Juan Milanes, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Susanne Robicsek, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
Relationship: Other
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.
Ramiro Munoz, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Slominski, Litigation Attorney on Sep 14, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Russell Adams, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 10, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Paula Sinclair, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Feb 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney.
Robert Weed, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 7, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Daniel Press is the smartest bankruptcy lawyer in Northern Virginia.
Mark Markus, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 16, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Stanley Lockhart, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 9, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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...
James Wilson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 1, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Edrie Pfeiffer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 6, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Dan for several years as a fellow member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. During that time I have seen that Dan is the attorney that other attorneys turn to with questions. He is extremely knowledgeable about bankruptcy laws and the application of other laws in bankruptcy cases. I have referred clients to him that lived in his area and have been pleased with his representation of those clients. I would strongly recommend him to anyone.
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