Atty. Bruce Howard Cherkis

Atty. Bruce Howard Cherkis

Mr. Bruce Howard Cherkis is a lawyer practicing small claims/collection.

Gaithersburg Gaithersburg 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Bruce Howard Cherkis at a glance

Bruce Howard Cherkis is a creditor rights attorney based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974), District of Columbia (1980), and Maryland (1984). Educated at University of Baltimore J.D. (—) and University of Maryland B.A. (—). Serands clients in Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Bruce Howard Cherkis is a lawyer practicing small claims/collection
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Bruce practices in Gaithersburg, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Howard Cherkis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Howard Cherkis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Creditor Rights & Collections

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gaithersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Bruce Howard Cherkis's law office located?
Bruce Howard Cherkis's law practice is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Howard Cherkis handle?
Bruce Howard Cherkis focuses on creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Bruce Howard Cherkis practiced law?
Bruce Howard Cherkis has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Baltimore J.D.
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University of Maryland B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
Maryland
Admitted: 1984

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